GORETTI'S PIANO STUDIO

How is Goretti’s Piano Studio different from other studios?

Ms. Goretti is young, energetic, easy-going and lively. Young children like the fun environment the Studio provides, and the many sticker and candy awards they receive. When teaching, Ms. Goretti is patient with students in explaining the various aspects of music. Ms. Goretti frequently attends seminars on new music materials and innovative teaching methods, ensuring her students benefit from the latest technology and resources.

 

What is a good age for my child to start private piano lessons?

There isn’t an absolute answer to this question. Since Ms. Goretti provides one-on-one lessons at the piano, the two main factors are attention span and reading ability. Beginning piano lessons are generally 30-minute sessions, will your child be able to sit in one place and be attentive for 30 minutes? Will he or she be interested to practice outside of lesson time? Learning music involves exploring the musical languages, for example, the alphabets of the keys, dynamic notations…Will your child be ready to learn the music terminology? Typically a child at aged 5 or 6 is ready!

 

Do you accept beginning students? How about adults?

Yes! Ms. Goretti finds the most joy in teaching beginning students, including adults! She finds special motivation in adults who want to fulfill a lifelong dream, who wish to rediscover their old hobbies, or who desire to learn something completely brand new. Ms. Goretti will have the tools to get them there.

 

Is it required to have a keyboard for practice at home?

Students will need access to an adequate instrument for practice. An acoustic upright or grand piano, tuned and maintained properly, is highly encouraged. A good digital, electronic keyboard is fine to begin with, however, students may find an acoustic piano more helpful in advancing technically.

 

How much time should be spent on practicing?

Ms. Goretti recommends practicing a few times a week for approximately the same duration as the lesson each time. Progress is directly related to the consistency and amount of focused practice.

Yet, practice should never feel like punishment!  After all, music is fun!  For smaller children, setting up music practice charts is often helpful as they look forward to earning stickers after each practice. 

 

Do you travel to students’ homes for lessons?

No. Ms. Goretti encourages lessons to be conducted at the studio because: 

• At an early stage, students should understand that no two pianos are the same. Having lessons at the studio will give the students a weekly opportunity to play on a different piano. This will be an effective preparation for future performances and competitions.

• Students will be able to focus better without distractions from normal home activities.

• Lessons will be taken more seriously if they are not conducted in the comfort of their own homes.

 

Do students of the Studio participate in any performance?

Ms. Goretti's students participate at the annual studio recital in December at First United Methodist Church in Ventura. Other opportunities may include Holiday Festival, Ensemble Festival, and other activities held by Music Teacher Association of California.