lyungling on December 4th, 2009

Are you looking for a great recital space with an amazing piano?  I highly recommend you check out Clover’s Fine Art Gallery and Cafe on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.  Clover has a beautiful space which is immaculate and spacious enough for 70 guests.  She also has a brand new Petrof Grand piano!  She serves alcohol [...]

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lyungling on November 10th, 2009

I use my iMac and Garageband to record my students’ songs. Then I have them listen to the playback and tell me what they heard, what was great?, what could be improved? They LOVE it! And they improve their listening skills and take greater responsibility for applying the fundamentals of dynamics, counting and phrasing….without me [...]

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lyungling on November 10th, 2009

I’m grateful to a wonderful piano teacher in Wisconsin who enlightened me to the importance of a Studio Policy Statement. She helped me see that it is important to clearly state what is acceptable and unacceptable, what the policy for payment and refunds is, and some of the most important items: Cancellations, terminations and make [...]

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lyungling on November 10th, 2009

I offer a trial lesson before a student can officially sign up for lessons with me. It gives me a chance to meet them, ask them personal questions and see how they interact with their parents. I get a chance to explain my philosophy and approach as well as make it very clear what is [...]

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