Stanley Do

PIANO TEACHER

INCLUSIVE

STUDENT CENTERED

IN-HOME PIANO LESSONS

  • Music should be accessible to everyone. I can say with full confidence that students of ALL abilities are welcome. Neurotypical? No problem. Adult? It’s never too late to start. Neurodiverse? I don’t just “try my best” with students with special needs or disabilities, I am equipped, trained, and thrilled to work with them.

MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

  • JOY IS PRIORITY

    Learning music should be fun! Students are more engaged and motivated when they are enjoying themselves and playing music that they like. When we focus on the joy of making music, students won’t even realize that they are developing motor skills, learning patterns, and becoming musicians.

  • PRESUME COMPETENCE

    Every student is unique with their own way of learning. I don’t focus on deficits and drill endlessly to “overcome” them. I seek out strengths and teach to those. I don’t shy away from stims or “different” ways of moving and communicating, I embrace and accommodate them. I talk to students in age appropriate language and expect them to succeed.

  • STUDENT CENTERED

    My approach focuses on the student’s strengths and interests to guide our way. Your kid loves Tik Tok music? Youtube tutorials? Pop songs? Let’s do it. I realize that the student’s unique interests are the gateway into the world of music and keeps them motivated to practice and improve.

IN-HOME LESSONS.

I provide lessons in the comfort of your home, where students can feel at ease in an environment they are used to and where mobility is not an issue. Lessons are offered once a week in 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute increments. You can choose either a flat monthly rate for students who plan to attend class reguarly or pay per lesson for busy students or anyone who prefers to take it one lesson at a time.

Each student must have either an acoustic piano or an 88-key digital piano, set up in a quiet space away from distractions.

30 MINUTES

  • $250 per month or $68 per lesson

    $50 Trial Lesson

  • One 30 minute lesson per week offered at either a flat monthly rate or pay-per-lesson.

    Flat monthly rate is due at the first lesson of each month. Any vacations or holidays will be deducted from that month’s tuition.

    Lessons that are canceled within 24 hours are eligible for a rescheduled make-up lesson or credit towards next month’s tuition.

45 MINUTES

  • $300 per month or $80 per lesson

    $65 Trial Lesson

  • One 45 minute lesson per week offered at either a flat monthly rate or pay-per-lesson.

    Flat monthly rate is due at the first lesson of each month. Any vacations or holidays will be deducted from that month’s tuition.

    Lessons that are canceled within 24 hours are eligible for a rescheduled make-up lesson or credit towards next month’s tuition.

60 MINUTES

  • $350 per month or $95 per lesson

    $80 Trial Lesson

  • One 60 minute lesson per week offered at either a flat monthly rate or pay-per-lesson.

    Flat monthly rate is due at the first lesson of each month. Any vacations or holidays will be deducted from that month’s tuition.

    Lessons that are canceled within 24 hours are eligible for a rescheduled make-up lesson or credit towards next month’s tuition.

Book an appointment.

Before we have a trial lesson, let’s schedule a phone call or Zoom meet-and-greet where we can both get to know each other. I can recommend which lesson length would work best. Things like age, experience, and attention span all play a factor. Then we can book a trial lesson and see if it will be a good fit.