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Piano Lessons In Hamilton, Ontario:
GOALS of Piano Lessons

At The Piano Studio, Hamilton, we believe the first goal of piano lessons in Hamilton, Ontario, as elsewhere, is to equip the pupil, lesson by lesson, with the knowledge and skills necessary for the life-long enjoyment of the confident and competent making of music.

cover of Etude magazine, 1924 The Piano Studio, Hamilton, endorses the mutual effort of teachers, parents and students in establishing reasonably consistent work habits, specifically regarding the preparation of the assignments provided at piano lessons. Parents and piano teachers should make every effort to nurture enthusiasm and to motivate the pupil.

Parents and piano teachers should work together towards achieving the goals of private piano lessons in Hamilton. It is also most important for the pupil to perceive a "team effort" between the parents and the piano teacher.

On one hand, the professional and experienced guidance of the teacher should be respected, in planning a program of lessons suited to the unique needs and tastes of each pupil. On the other hand, the piano teacher must carefully consider any suggestions or concerns expressed by the parents.

The pupil's observation of the instruction of the teacher is assumed, both at piano lessons, and in at-home practice sessions. However, in unusual cases, piano lessons may become less productive than anticipated by both teacher and parents. The problem should be addressed, in the hope of mutually seeking a positive resolution.

Sometimes pupils who are identified by the teacher as "gifted" may require very unique Learning Programs. In such instances, an understanding of the nature of the gifted, and their specific needs, should be sought by the parents.

A pleasant and productive rapport between the piano teacher and the pupil should be established, and is a critical factor in the pupil's success. The Piano Studio, Hamilton, Ontario makes piano lessons in Hamilton an enjoyable experience!

Leahy Music Camp, 2008: Erin Leahy and Fredrick Pritchard at the piano
Special thanks to photographer Keith Herron for contributing this picture.

Fredrick Pritchard and Erin Leahy join in a piano duet at the "Grand Jam" of the Leahy Music Camp. Far right: Donnell Leahy on the fiddle.
Approximately 225 gifted students attend the camp, coming from California to Nova Scotia to Belgium.

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