Harmony Studio

There are some very important dates for the calendar coming up! 

April 29^th-May 1^st  Adjudication ( Location to be determined )
Some students may be scheduled for May 3rd
If you would like your level 2 or up student to receive a lesson with a piano professor, then please let me know so we can fill out the appropriate forms.  I will be asking for you to pre-pay for the event with your March payment.  ( I have to submit the forms by March 25^th )

May 4^th – Piano Festival ( Location to be determined )
This is a competitive event where students have an opportunity to be evaluated by a piano professor and to receive medals based on their performance.  I will be asking for you to pre-pay for the event with your March payment.  ( I have to submit the forms by March 25^th )

May 5^th – 2:30 p.m. Honor and Gold Medal Concert ( Location to be determined )
Concert featuring those who won gold medals in the previous festival event.

Spring Recital Friday May 24^th  6:30 p.m. Hamilton Acres Baptist Church
This event is for all students and will feature the theme “Tell Me A Story”…descriptive music. You may invite as many guests as you like. Please bring some cookies to share.

Please let me know if you do / do not intend to take lessons next school year.  I have been receiving inquiries, and my studio is almost full for next year.  It would help me to know what to expect from returning students.  Also, if you are interested in summer lessons, please let me know so I can work on a schedule.

Your Piano Teacher,
Autumn Posey B.A. NCTM

Dates for your calendar:

Spring Break
March 30 – April 6
This is standardized testing week, and my students usually appreciate having the week off.

Spring Recital
Thursday May 24th – 6:30 p.m. Hamilton Acres Church
All students should plan to participate in this formal recital featuring “dance” music.  Invite your family and friends!

Adjudication
2nd or 3rd week of June
An event for students levels 2 and up who would like to be adjudicated by a professional educator. Cheryl Green has been a mentor to me, and currently teaches in Spokane, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for students to perform their recital pieces, or other prepared pieces, for her feedback.

Rates will be $17.50 for 20 minutes.  Please let me know if you would like to be included in this event.

Summer Lessons
I will be offering summer lessons June-August. Closer to spring, I will be handing out a calendar with select dates that I will be available. I will not be teaching September 2012, since I will be on maternity leave. I hope to begin lessons in October, and organize our annual Christmas event.

Adjusted Rates
I will be advertising at the IDEA curriculum fair, a popular event for home educators, since I am losing several wonderful military families this year. The quoted rate is higher than I am charging currently. (I am charging less than the going rate for my education level.)  However, students who took lessons from me 2011-2012 will remain at the same rate 2012-2013. I have the most wonderful group of students, and I want to reward each of you for your special attention to Isaiah. We BOTH appreciate it very much!

Dear Students and Parents,
We have had a wonderful start to the new school year of lessons!  Thank you to my students for making this year of teaching a pleasure!  I want to let you know about some upcoming events.  Please mark your calendars.

Christmas Break
December 19-January 1 (lessons begin January 2)
I will not be teaching between these dates.  Please have a wonderful Christmas!

December 16th – 3:00-4:00 p.m.
All students are asked to participate in a Christmas program for the residents of the Denali Center.  (The Denali Center is the “old folks’ center” attached to the hospital.  )  Beginning in late October/Early November students will begin learning a Christmas song for the occasion.  This is a casual performance opportunity, and also a chance for students to bless the residents of the center.  Please make plans to attend.  Please have your student dress “festive”.

Parents, please set aside $5.00-$10.00 with November’s payment to cover the cost of a Christmas book for your student(s).

Just a winter reminder:  If the weather is 45 below or colder, I will notify you whether I am teaching or not.

I would like 2 new students next semester.  If you have friends who would be interested, please let them know about my studio.  Thank you!

Hope you all have a wonderful winter season, and I look forward to working with each of you toward a more musical future!

Sincerely,
Autumn Posey

There are some very important dates for the calendar coming up!  Please be sure to mark the following dates as they apply!  Thank you!

March 10-11 Thursday/Friday
I will be out of town.  Thursday and Friday students please adjust your payment accordingly.  Thank you!

Adjudication April 25-28 
For students levels 3 and above.  This event will feature adjudicator Deborah Ingram Cleaver.  I will let interested students know at a later date about their performance place/time.  Average cost is $30.00-$40.00.  

Spring Recital Practice Day Wednesday May 18 4-6 p.m.
This event is for all students who would like to try out the Hamilton Acres Church Piano before the recital event.  A sign up sheet for afternoon time slots will be made available at a later date.

Spring Recital Saturday May 28 1:00-3:00 p.m.
This event is for all students and will feature popular American and patriotic music.  More information will be available at a later date.  Please pay $10.00 per student for recital fee with May’s payment to cover costs. 

I wanted to let you all know about this great web-site for note learning! 
Thanks to Tonya and  Devanie Plass!
http://pedaplus.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=7&Itemid=142

I would greatly advise all students to consider every week or every other week lessons during the summer.  In particular, first year students should consider this option.  I know that we all have busy schedules in the summer, and I am willing to be more flexible. 
Please let me know if you are planning to take summer lessons.

Due to a large number of my students who will be moving away or graduating this year, I am looking for about 7 new students.  Please let your friends know about these openings.  I have had a wonderful teaching experience this year, and I would love to continue teaching like-minded families.  Last year I had to turn students away, so please let your friends know about these openings now before I begin advertising.  Thank you!

Your Piano Teacher,
Autumn Posey B.A. NCTM

Dear Students,

We have had a wonderful start to the new school year of lessons!  Thank you to my 25+ students for making this year of teaching a pleasure!  I want to let you know about some upcoming events.  Please mark your calendars.

November 24th – End of January
I will not be teaching between these dates.  Thank you for understanding my need for a break.  I will call each of you in January to let you know when I will be teaching again.

December 6th – 3:30-4:30 p.m.
All students are asked to participate in a Christmas program for the residents of the Denali Center.  ( The Denali Center is the “old folks’ center” attached to the hospital.  )  Beginning in late October/Early November students will begin learning a Christmas song for the occasion.  This is a casual performance opportunity, and also a chance for students to bless the residents of the center.  Please make plans to attend.  If you cannot make it by 3:30 but can come at 4, please let me know.  Thank you!

Parents, please set aside $5.00-$10.00 with November’s payment to cover the cost of a Christmas book for your student(s).

Just a winter reminder:  If the weather is 45 below or colder, I will notify you whether I am teaching or not.

Hope you all have a wonderful winter season, and I look forward to working with each of you toward a more musical future!

Sincerely,
Autumn Posey

Dear Parents:
If you would like your student to earn a trophy this year, please let me know, and check the box on your application.  Trophies are $10.00 and include an engraved name. 
Please include the $10.00 with Augusts’ payment.  
To earn the trophies, I will assign students challenges such as:  flashcards in one minute; superior counting for 20 weeks; etc…..

 Thank you! 
Autumn Posey

Projected move sometime between 2^nd and 4^th wk of August

Directions to new location:

 Take the Steese Highway North
Turn right at the Chena Hot Springs Road Exit
7.2 mi. Turn right at Green Acres Dr.
Turn at the first right on Big Spruce
Driveway is on the right:
Yellow house between two similar houses

On March 5, 2010 I received my MTNA, Music Teacher’s National Association, certification. This was a two year endeavor that required a great deal of academic work and professional development. To learn more about my recent certification please read the following article.

 Why MTNA Professional Certification?