Materials

Students are responsible for the purchase of their own books and other materials needed for the lessons they are receiving. Every student is required to bring a 3-ring binder, pencil, and spiral notebook (or paper) to all lessons to take notes on topics covered in lessons. Students are also strongly encouraged to keep a record of their weekly practice time. The Online Portal (https://www.davissursomusic.com/Portal-Login) contains a practice log where students can keep track of their time, take notes, and ask their teacher questions during the week. It also enables students and parents to see notes taken by the teacher during their lessons. We hope that all students will take advantage of this tool for keeping track of progress in lessons.

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Recording

D.S. Music has set up security cameras in each teaching studio to ensure the safety of both students and teachers while working together in one-on-one lessons. All music lessons may be video and/or audio recorded by the studio for review outside of the lesson by students, parents, and teachers. This valuable reference material helps ensure continued progress in private lessons. We will make these recordings available through the portal upon request in order to help manage the size of these many videos. Students are encouraged to record each lesson on their own device to practice exactly as instructed during lessons.

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Preparedness

Students are expected to prepare their lesson material to the best of their ability. This is your homework! Regular practice is the only way to ensure continued development of your musical skills and will make the entire experience of learning music more enjoyable.

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Social Media Release

We reserve the right to use and publish student photographs and videos with first name for educational and promotional purposes without compensation.

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Student/Teacher Relationship

Please understand that the relationship between teacher and student is something we work diligently to build and sustain. This connection helps to make students feel more comfortable when sharing something vulnerable like their voice or instrument. Taking regular lessons from a primary teacher is best for singers and instrumentalists until well into college when their technique is more fully developed. If a second teacher is incorporated too early it often causes confusion for the student that derails technical elements currently being pursued with the primary teacher. We are happy for students to take part in masterclasses and want to help prepare for them, but if a student is considering an additional teacher, D. S. Music must be advised in order to ensure the best outcome for the student’s development.