Top 5 Questions for Fall 2020 Semester Piano Classes
/Will Diaz School of Piano be open for Fall Semester 2020? Yes! Group Classes and Individual Lessons will begin starting Monday, September 14, 2020.
Will you have in-person options available? Yes. Group classes will be offered at the piano studio and individual lessons will be available both at the piano studio as well as at students’ homes.
Will you have online options available? Yes.
E-packets: downloadable electronic packets of music, worksheets, and assignments for students to work on each week.
Digital Feedback: Students can share video/audio recordings of their performances with their teacher and then receive feedback via email, video message, or audio message.
“First Notes” Videos: a 5-8 minute instructional video that includes an introduction to the piece, helpful practice tips for learning the music, and a teacher playing the piece.
Group Class Replays: Some group classes will be recorded and available for students to watch later in the week.
What precautions will you take to help keep students healthy and safe? The health and safety of students and teachers are of highest priority. Here are a few precautions that we are using at the studio:
Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes available in each room.
Each student has their own keyboard/workstation. Keyboards disinfected between each class and lesson.
Student wellness self-screen of symptoms prior to entering studio.
Class sizes of 8 or under with students at least 6’ apart.
Performance Time (the last 10 minutes of class where students share their music on the grand piano with classmates & family) will be temporarily discontinued.
Class sessions will be shorter (50 minutes, as opposed to 60 minutes) to account for Performance Time being temporarily discontinued. Students will have the opportunity to share their music via video or audio recording.
Face coverings worn during group class instruction.
I’m interested in signing up for one of the options, what do I do next? Please send a message and let Mr. Ben know which option(s) you’re interested in! We are working this week on finalizing the schedule and procedures and the 2020 Fall Semester Schedule, Enrollment Registration, and updated Fee Schedule will be available on Tuesday, September 1.
