Piano Lessons at Huakailani School

Offered by Caroline Kaltenhauser Ph: 585-8200 Email: songthathealz@hotmail.com

Qualifications:
• B. Music & B. Ed After Degree: Secondary Music Ed. & Piano Performance
• 20 years teaching experience in music, band and choir in K – 12 public/private
schools in US and Canada
• 25 years private piano teaching ages 4 thru adult
• Produced two CDs of classical and popular music
• Teaching is one-on-one and covers all learning styles and ability levels.

Lessons:

Piano lessons have been shown to help with concentration, cognitive development and hand-eye
coordination. Learning a musical instrument helps students to be well-rounded, developing their
creative and artistic side along with technical skills. Playing for others also builds self-esteem.

Weekly lessons would consist of playing the piano and also focus on ear training, proper
technique, sight reading, and music theory. I work closely with the Alfred's Method which is
also very visual and introduces the idea of chords much sooner than most other methods. Lessons
are fun, challenging, and always tailored to the ability of your child. I enjoy working with
beginners as well as advanced students. Your child will learn technique, improve their music
reading and rhythmical skills and have fun playing pieces they enjoy!

I encourage parent participation in helping with reading directions (if applicable) setting time
aside each day in their regular homework schedule for practice, and making sure that the proper
books are brought to school each week. Practice times can range from 5 to 30 min/day
depending on age and level. However, consistency of practice is more important than duration.
Lessons are one half hour in length.

Books needed for Piano Lessons:

1. Beginner Piano Students:

Alfred’s Lesson and Theory Books - Level 1A and 1B or:
Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course for Children, Book 1
These books may be purchased at Harry's Music and other music stores, or on line
at: http://sitecorestaging.alfred.com/AlfredPiano/PianoMethods.aspx
Composition Book (for weekly teacher/student/parent communication)
2. Non-beginner Students:
Bring what was used in previous lessons; purchase of additional book(s) may not be required.
Composition Book (for weekly teacher/student/parent communication)
Tuition

This year, parents may opt to either:

1. Pay by the month as they go @ $30/lesson (same as last year)
2. Pay $250 per Quarter, (a $50 savings) which also includes 1 bonus lesson each quarter
This adds convenience and ensures consistency of lessons to your child!
Bonus
Lessons Cost/Qtr. Cost/Lesson Lessons:

Q1 7 250.00 30.00 Q1 13-Oct

Q2 9 250.00 30.00 Q2 5-Jan

Q3 10 250.00 30.00 Q3 23-Mar

Q4 9 250.00 30.00 Q4 1-Jun

Total 35 1,000.00 1,050.00

Schedule

Piano lessons will be offered every Wednesday, during the school day. Preference will be given
for grades K-2 students in the morning hours and grades 3-5 students in the afternoon. However,
all teachers will be aware of your child's lesson schedule and will ensure that he/she is caught up
on any work missed.

Missed Lessons:

The parent must give 24 hours notice if a lesson is to be missed or the lesson may be
forfeited.

If notice is given, a make-up lesson will be offered within 15 days of the missed lesson.

Any cancellation on the day of the lesson due to sickness or an emergency, then the above
applies.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
I look forward to introducing the gift of music to your child!

Caroline Kaltenhauser