Attendance and Tuition Policies for the year 2009-2010
Lynda Lybeck-Robinson   Tuition Fees: call Lynda for rates
  About "Ms Lynda"  
 

*Lessons are 1X per week. Most months you will receive 4 or 5 lessons. Tuition is due regardless of the number of lessons received.

*Tuition is monthly, September through May, whether student is actively taking lessons or not. Students who take a month off or more for vacation, illness, or personal reasons during the school year are still required to have their tuition paid each month in order to retain their place on the student roster and make ups for those weeks are only if there is time available.

*Holidays and school breaks do not affect the tuition.

 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
* BA Music Linfield College, McMinnville, OR    
  Tuition Payments:
  *Tuition is due for the month in advance, by the 5th of each month. Late fees apply after the 5th.
* Classical studies at Western Washington University and Linfield College  
 
  *Due on the 1st- $10 late fee applies to everyone
 
  *Checks payable to Lynda Lybeck-Robinson
* Studied composition with Bruce Colell in Los Angeles, CA, & Randall Giles, Dr. Richard Bourassa Linfield College, Oregon  
  *Lessons will be cancelled after 3 weeks non payment or no-show without arrangements
 
 
*Keyboardist, dancer and singer in int'l performing group Up With People    Cast B 1981-82   Books:
  *Lesson books are ordered by me as needed, and must be paid for before given to the student. Student may order if desired.
 
   
  *Postage is included in the price I charge
*Recording Artist and International Performer Singer/Songwriter  
  Keyboard Requirements:
 
*Film Score composer: "Cartwheel" 1994, John Day "Flowers" 1996    
  If an acoustic piano is not available in the home, an 88 key keyboard is essential. The specifications include: 88 standard size keys, touch sensitive keys, a sustain pedal.
 
 
*Member MTNA (Music Teachers National Assoc) and AMTA (Alaska Music Teachers Association)  
   
  Assignment Binders:
    *An initial 3 ring binder is provided to each new student free of charge. Each week a new assignment sheet will be added. Bring to every lesson. Notice: notes to parents are included on the assignment sheet so do take notice
 
 
 
 
 
 

Requirements of Students/Loss of Student Time Slot:

Students are required to show an effort and desire in learning the piano. Students may be dropped, after discussion with Parents, if they are not practicing, not attending lessons, or if they are actively unhappy in their piano lessons.

Student will lose their lesson time if tuitions are three weeks late with no arrangements made by the parent.

Missed, Make-ups, Extra Help, Moved lessons:
 

*There are no make ups for missed lessons due to school events, extracurricular or church events, and athletic travel. If there is an open lesson time elsewhere in the week you can request an alternate time that week, (or trade with another piano student) but it must be arranged with me before the travel, and subject to openings.

Make-up lessons
*Makeups for illness or emergency absences are at your request and depend on openings.
Extra Help Lessons
*When a student is having a difficult time with lesson understanding and is making an effort to learn, I offer extra lessons as time permits
 
*I am available by email or telephone 7 days a week from 10AM to 9PM for questions from my students regarding their lessons, their theory, or any of our activities. Students- please don't be shy in contacting me. Lots of kids take advantage of this and it helps a lot.  There are no stupid questions
Moved lessons:
Lesson time slots may be moved or traded with other students, with approval and if there are any times available.
Holidays and School Closures:

No Lessons:

Labor Day // Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after Thanksgiving // Christmas Piano Break Dec 7 thru 31 // Spring Break // May Break is the Day after Spring Recital until July 1st
Weather Days:
No school due to weather means there will be no piano lesson that day
Lesson Locations:
* Monday Thru Thursday: Piano studio at PCR upstairs
*Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at the Robinson's studio on Chernofsky Drive
Phone Contact Lynda Lybeck-Robinson:

....Home studio: 581-1542 .....Cel phone: 359-1542

Cel Phones during lessons- school age students:  Students are not permitted to have their cel phone on during the lesson. If you need to reach them during a lesson, call my cel phone

RECITALS

*All students of Mrs Robinson are expected to participate and adult students are invited to participate. Friends, family members and students of other teachers are welcome to participate as duet partners with Mrs Lybeck-Robinsons students with approval.

* Staying throughout the recital shows that you have respect for the other students and their parents. If you must leave, please do so during the applause
*Attire: Winter recital is formal. That means as elegant as you can be. Spring recital is semi formal, which means dress nicely. No tennis shoes or t shirts with writing or art
 

 
New Parent/Teacher workshop Every September: This workshop discusses what it means to be a parent of a piano student. A presentation is made by me, followed by an open forum "in the round" where parents are able to ask each other questions on what THEY'VE done or experienced. In the open forum, parents can openly exchange stories and information.
in the Meantime:
* Reinforce regular practice and theory assignments. Most children need reminders.
*Make sure they are on time and prepared for lessons- remember all books and binder * Call me with any questions you have about their assignment or practice issues
*PRAISE THEM! Parents who stay positively involved in their child's practice and study find that their progress/enjoyment is a significant factor in their success.
 

What We Learn:
1. Music theory (the "thre R's" - Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmatic")
2. Repertoire  (building a collection of learned songs from a wide range of styles, with respect to the composers and their eras)
3. Technique and artistry (Maximizing our musical expression thru good physical habits)
4. Ear Training  (building listening skills)
5. Improvisation and Composition (using what we've learned to have fun with musical expression)