1123 8th ST NW , Albuquerque, NM 87102
PH:505-369-6512

silverpianostudio@gmail.com

Piano Lessons

• All piano lessons currently taught at Silver Piano Studio are private, individual lessons
• 30-minute or 45-minute
• Beginner to early intermediate students
• Focus on classical and popular music
• Starting age for most students for individual lessons is ages 4 & up
• Beginning students typically start with 30-minute weekly lessons
• Silver Piano Studio uses standard piano method books such as Alfred Basic, Alfred Premier, Piano Adventures & Hal Leonard

Children & Adults

• All ages and abilities are welcome to sign up for lessons.
• Beginner to Early Intermediate

Rates: Please Call 505-369-6512 or email:silverpianostudio@gmail.com

Lesson Books

Silver Piano Studio use the follow books for beginners, other supplementary books may be used. In general, beginner student may complete the first set of book in 4 to 5 months.

For beginning students ages 5 and up:

Primer Level Piano Adventures

(Lesson Book, Theory, Performance, Sight-reading) Total $28.78 ** Top Left

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course

(Lesson Book, Theory, Performance, Technique) Total $30.82 ** Top Right

Succeeding at the Piano-Preparatory Level

(Lesson Book, Theory, Recital, Note-speller) Total $32.58

 

For beginning students ages 11 and up:

Accelerated Piano Adventures

(Lesson Book, Theory, Technique, Performance) Total $31.40 ** Bottom Left

 

Adult:

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course & other supplementary books

(Lesson Book, Greatest Hits) Total $20.22+ ** Bottom Right

 

* Price is for reference only

Instructor:

Loraine Ho, owner and piano instructor, born in Hong Kong provides an unique teaching experience. Loraine was trained to teach theory, fingering technique, ear training and sight reading. Loraine was tested through the Associate Board of the Royal School of Music in the UK.

She has been studying classical piano since the age of 6. Loraine is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at University of New Mexico. Loraine received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Iowa State University.

Loraine taught in Iowa at West Music and Grand Music Studio . She just moved to Albuquerque in March 2012. At Silver Piano Studio, Loraine primarily works with beginner to early intermediate students and those focusing on classical music studies. Loraine has worked with students age from 4 to 40+ years old.

Loraine completed APS background check 8/29/2014

Loraine attended in Music Education certificate, workshop & seminar:

Kodály Level II (2015) University of New Mexico Kodaly Institute

Kodály Level  I (2013) University of New Mexico Kodaly Institute

Refer a friend and Save:

Make a referral and get one free 30 min lesson the next month.

1. Do you know someone who wants to learn piano? Help your family and friends sign up for lessons. Only Silver Piano Studio students may take part in the referral program.
2. How? Enroll in the Silver Piano Studio begin one lesson and refer one person and you will receive one free lesson the following month.

Summer Gift Certificate Special

1. Do you know someone’s birthday is coming up?- Do you know your friends, family members like to learn piano?
2. Contact Silver Piano Studio to get a gift certificate

Did You Know?

“Young children who received a year of musical training showed brain changes and superior memory compared with children who did not receive the instruction.”                                                                             “Los ninos que recibieron un ano de ensenanza musical mostraron cambios cerebrales y major memoria en comparacion con otros ninos que no recibieron dicha instruccion.”

Source: FUJIOKA, T., ROSS, B., KAIGI,R., PANTEV,C., AND TRAINOR, L., BRAIN, A JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY; OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, SEPT. 2006

“A Columbia University study revealed that students in the arts are found to be more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident and better able to express their ideas.”

“Un studio de Columbia University revelo que los estudiantes de alguna disciplina artistic colaboran mas y major con sus profesores y companeros de studios, tienen mas confianza en si mismos y pueden expresar major sus ideas”

Source:BURTON ,J., HOROWITZ, R., ABELES, H. CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE, ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP, 1999

“The skills gained through sequential music instruction, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate and work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace.”

“Las aptitudes adquiridas mediante la instruccion musical periodica incluyendo la disciplina, la capacidad para analizar y resolver problemas, saber comunicarse efectivamente, y el trabajo en equipo son esenciales para el exito en el ambito laboral del siglo XXI.”

Source: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 355, MARCH 6, 2006

Studio Policy

Practicing/ Instrument: Beginning student should practice 10-15 minutes a day. Students must have regular access to a keyboard instrument, preferably within the student’s home.

Lesson books/Materials: Students may be required to purchase materials for lessons subject to the assigned instructor’s lesson plans. Lesson materials may include lesson book, theory book, performance book, technique book, song book, metronome, etc.

Payments: Tuition is due the first lesson of each month. Tuition is paid for on a monthly basis

Re-Schedule Lesson: 24 Hours or More Notice: If a student contacts the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the lesson, the student may request a make up lesson.

Make-Up Lesson:

To make up a lesson, students have the following options:

1. Students can find another day and time for the make up lesson.
2. If scheduling allows, they can request extended lesson for the following 2 or 3 regularly scheduled lesson.
3. No Show: If a student does not show up for a lesson and fails to contact the instructor, the student forfeits that lesson.
4. Discontinue Lesson: 2 week notice is appreciated.