ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LESSONS
PIANO LESSONS IN ROSWELL (Near MILTON) Zip code 30075
Tailored Lessons
Natale creates tailored lessons for each student to fit his or her interests, goals, abilities, budget and schedule. The methods used are based on the ABRSM curriculum; however, Natale pulls from many different sources to bring her students a well-rounded piano education. To keep costs down, Natale tries to find free, legal, online music or creates the music using music software. She already has a large database of original compositions that she uses in her lessons. There is no need purchase books and sheet music for the first two years of lessons. Natale has high expectations for her musicians and always wants to challenge them with new pieces and concepts.
About Natale
Natale has taught piano to students of all ages and levels for over 30 years. She has an Undergraduate Degree from the University of Missouri and a Masters Degree in Teaching through the University of Southern California. She enjoys teaching, composing, performing, accompanying, and reading, and writing.
Using Technology
Technology is used during the piano lessons. Students are encouraged to take audio or video of themselves throughout the week for feedback and encouragement! Weekly lesson plans are kept up to date using shared Google Docs for parents and students. Besides owning a beautiful grand piano, Natale has two electric Yamaha Clavinova pianos in her home studio that keep students engaged with the hundreds of sound samples and recording options. In addition, short music theory videos with worksheets are introduced into lessons, as well.
Performance Opportunities
Recitals are held twice a year in Natale's home, which gives students a chance to perform in front of others and to demonstrate what they have learned. In addition, she hosts Soirees for adults and Piano Parties for kids as a means for students and friends to gather socially and share their enthusiasm and appreciation for the piano. Additional opportunities to perform include venues such as senior homes and the Steinway Gallery.
Recitals
Piano recitals for school-aged students are scheduled twice a year in Natale's home. This year there will be two VIRTUAL recitals(All Girls and All Boys).
The dates are still to be determined.
Piano Parties
CANCELLED due to COVID-19
Student Piano Parties are informal gatherings for my younger students and the community. We play games and perform our songs for each other. They are always held on Sundays from 3-4 pm at my house. These are free, but an RSVP is required. The dates for these are:
Soireés
Soireés are scheduled for adults and older teens on occasional Sunday evenings for students and music lovers in the nearby community. Natale's older students prefer to play in front of other adults at these fun, social gatherings. It is not just piano being heard , but all kinds of music; singing, guitar, violin, etc.- and there are even poetry readings and story telling! All are welcome simply by sending an RSVP to pianonatale@gmail.com or to the contacts page of this web site.
The next VIRTUAL Soiree is scheduled for :
NOVEMBER 8th, 2020 at 5pm
To request an invitation please contact Natale at:
Plans
STANDARD PLAN:
one lesson a week with four lessons a month on a set reserved day and time
30 minutes: $30
45 minutes: $45
60 minutes: $60
FLEXIBLE PLAN:
Occasional lesson times; based on availability
30 minutes: $ 45
60 minutes: $ 75
Accepts
VENMO
BANK DEPOSIT
CASH
CHECK
PAYPAL (add $3 for fees)
SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020
SEMESTER 1: (16 lessons)
AUGUST 19th, 2019 - DECEMBER 19th, 2019
SEMESTER 2: (20 lessons)
JANUARY 6th, 2020 - MAY 31st, 2020
SEMESTER 3: (8+ lessons)
JUNE 1st, 2020 - AUGUST 16th, 2020
SEMESTER 4: (16 lessons)
AUGUST 17th, 2020 - DECEMBER 20th, 2020
Lessons still occur on Labor Day, Columbus Day, Halloween, Election Day, MLK Day, and President’s Day.
No Lessons on Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, and Spring Break (Fulton County Schools).
Policy
1) Two payment plans are available: The STANDARD and FLEXIBLE plans. See below for details.
2) For the STANDARD plan, all lessons for the month must be paid by the first lesson of each month to avoid a $5 late fee.
3) For the FLEXIBLE plan, students pay the day before coming using an online payment platform like Venmo or Pay Pal.
4) To cancel a lesson, please email, call or text 24 hours in advance (except for emergencies).
5) If a cancellation is made formally, there is no refund, but the student will be given a voucher to get one free lesson in the next semester.
6) This free lesson is only available for ONE cancellation per semester. If a slot is available by chance as shown on the calendar, it might still be possible to switch a lesson when needed.
7) “No show” lessons cannot, unfortunately, be refunded or moved to an available time.
8) Any cancellations made by the teacher will be rescheduled as soon as possible or money will be refunded.
9) Students who decide to stop taking lessons should wait until the end of the month (please send a courtesy call, email, or text stating that the student wishes to discontinue lessons).
10) Lessons still occur on Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, MLK Day, and President’s Day.
11) No Lessons will occur on Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, and Spring Break (Fulton County Schools).
SHEET MUSIC AND SUPPLIES
Most sheet music and books will be available for FREE from my own music book and database. Some sheet music can be found from online sources or purchased online.
Students should bring a notebook and a 3-ringed binder every day to the lesson along with any music books they are working on.
SUMMER SEMESTER (JUNE 1st- mid-August 2021)
Summer semester lesson times are flexible and can be arranged by sending an email to pianonatale@gmail.com with suggested times and dates. Current students who want to reserve a spot for the following school year must take at least eight lessons (minimum 30 minutes) during the summer semester. Students can already reserve their next year spot once the eight summer lessons are chosen, confirmed, and paid for.
WHAT AGE SHOULD MY CHILD START PIANO LESSONS?
When should my child begin piano lessons?
Five to six years is the best age to start piano lessons. Of course, there are always exceptions! Children should at least know left from right, letters and numbers, and be able to sit still for 10-20 minutes at a time.
How can I prepare my child for piano lessons?
To prepare your your child for piano lessons, listen to all kinds of PIANO music, dance, clap, and sing with him or her! There are tons of OPPOSITES in piano music that you can teach your child at home: black vs. white keys, groups of two black vs. three black keys, numbers vs. letters, loud vs. quiet, fast vs. slow, up vs. down, high vs. low, right vs. left, sharps vs. flats, treble clef vs. bass clef, lines vs. spaces, melody vs. harmony, major vs minor. You can also teach your child that each finger is a number. For example, Thumb is #1, Pointer is #2 , Middle Finger is #3, Ring Finger is #4 and Pinky is #5. Check out the Lesson Plans for beginners on this website, too!
