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After 3 months of closure during the spring of 2020, our studios have reopened for in-person lessons!
Everyone is encouraged to continue lessons online as long as you want. For more information, please visit our "Online Lessons" page. For those who want to return, we've developed detailed policies in accordance with the state's official "COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Employers." Click here to read our full, detailed policies: 
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Online Lessons
We're committed to providing everyone with continuous instruction and mentoring, whether that's in-person or online!
For those who wish to have in-person lessons, we've implemented social distancing policies in our studios designed to safeguard everyone's health.
Even with the studios open, we know that many of our students and teachers will prefer to continue to connect via video conference. Here's helpful information for those who prefer online lessons.
Video conferencing equipment
In order to participate, you'll need an internet-ready device with a microphone and camera. Most laptops and smartphones are perfect for this.
Video conferencing programs
Your teacher will communicate with you directly to coordinate technology for your online lessons.
Teachers are each prepared to connect with you via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or a similar video conferencing program.
If this is your first time connecting this way, it's normal to have some technical difficulties. To minimize frustration and maximize your lesson time, please prepare in advance by familiarizing yourself with your devices and the program(s) that your teacher offers.
For more information about each program, here are helpful links:
Zoom
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Skype
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11098/how-do-i-get-started-with-skype
FaceTime (only available on Apple devices)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204380
Making the most of online lessons
Be sure to position the camera and microphone in such a way that you are well-lit and easy to hear.
For most instruments, your teacher will need to see your hands in order to give feedback on your technique.
Your teacher may also ask you to send them photos of the music you're using so they can follow along.
Video conferencing has an added bonus: your teacher will be able to see where you normally practice. They may be able to offer advice they wouldn't know to give in the studio, such as how to adjust your seating at home, improve lighting, and so forth.
Thank you for your flexibility!
These are challenging times for us all. Thank you for working with us through all the surprises and obstacles that arise! We wish you good health and good practice time at home.
For those who wish to have in-person lessons, we've implemented social distancing policies in our studios designed to safeguard everyone's health.
Even with the studios open, we know that many of our students and teachers will prefer to continue to connect via video conference. Here's helpful information for those who prefer online lessons.
Video conferencing equipment
In order to participate, you'll need an internet-ready device with a microphone and camera. Most laptops and smartphones are perfect for this.
Video conferencing programs
Your teacher will communicate with you directly to coordinate technology for your online lessons.
Teachers are each prepared to connect with you via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or a similar video conferencing program.
If this is your first time connecting this way, it's normal to have some technical difficulties. To minimize frustration and maximize your lesson time, please prepare in advance by familiarizing yourself with your devices and the program(s) that your teacher offers.
For more information about each program, here are helpful links:
Zoom
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Skype
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11098/how-do-i-get-started-with-skype
FaceTime (only available on Apple devices)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204380
Making the most of online lessons
Be sure to position the camera and microphone in such a way that you are well-lit and easy to hear.
For most instruments, your teacher will need to see your hands in order to give feedback on your technique.
Your teacher may also ask you to send them photos of the music you're using so they can follow along.
Video conferencing has an added bonus: your teacher will be able to see where you normally practice. They may be able to offer advice they wouldn't know to give in the studio, such as how to adjust your seating at home, improve lighting, and so forth.
Thank you for your flexibility!
These are challenging times for us all. Thank you for working with us through all the surprises and obstacles that arise! We wish you good health and good practice time at home.
Tatyana, the school's founder and owner, is currently conducting all piano lessons using Zoom.