1) Introduction

Welcome to my student/parent family. In the hope that we will have a long and productive relationship I have created this Survival Guide to inform the parents of new students how to assist their child in having a positive experience of learning to play music.

The Survival Guide is based on my years of experience instructing students of all ages. One thing I have learned is that without the support of their parents, their chances of learning to play well are greatly reduced.

• Page 2 discusses the process of music lessons.
• See page 3 for a list of what you will need to get started.
• Page 4 is about practice. It is your job to be the enforcer.
• Page 5 talks about payment and cancellations. This is our contract.
• Page 6 concerns expectations.
• Page 7 describes my on-line activities.
• Read page 8 for an important safety warning.

I hope this manual will help you to get a good start on an exciting adventure.