FAQs
Q: Where is your piano studio?
A: I teach from my studio in my home in Foothill Ranch. I also teach in students' homes on certain days of the week who lives within 5 miles from Foothill Ranch.
Q: How long should my child practice per day?
A: It depends on the child's age and level of maturity. For younger children from ages 5-6, I would recommend 5-10 minutes, age 7-8, for 15-20 minutes, ages 9 and above for 20-25 minutes of mindful practice per day.
Q: Should my child take the 30, 45 or 60 minutes lesson?
A: For younger children aged 5-7 or elementary level students, I would suggest taking a 30 minutes class for once or twice a week. For any older students or intermediate students who are working towards piano examination, I would recommend taking 45-60 minutes lesson.
Q: What is the trial lesson like?
A: The trial lesson is a way for me to introduce myself to the student and/or their parents. If the student is a complete beginner, I would start off by introducing parts of the piano and we would learn our first notes on the piano together. For transfer students, they are welcome to play their favorite pieces to me and we would work on areas that we could improve on. At the end of the trial lesson, I would provide feedback and an assessment of the student for the parents. I would also be happy to answer any questions that the student or parents might have.
Q: Do you organize any recitals or examinations?
A: Recitals are held twice a year in the summer and winter. The venue will mostly likely be at a recital hall.
Student and parents can choose a path of a piano book method (such as Piano Adventures) or participate in the Royal Conservatory of Music certification program. My RCM profile is https://www.rcmusic.com/find-a-teacher?place=ChIJ09vZigzC3IARJqS55bq8K4s&fullName=Elaine%20Ho&id=362861&uid=362861_336888-117671
Q: What is the tuition cost for your lessons?
A: My rates for a 30/45/60 minutes in studio lessons are $40/$55/$70 or in home at $50/$65/$80 respectively. Discounts are given for siblings and students who join the loyalty program. Please inquire about tuition for intermediate students.
Q: You don't have any availability at my preferred time. Do you have a waitlist?
A: Certainly! Please let me your contact information at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10lFAtl__Yoe3KnZhaRxfFGWt-aELperOIXGeaVwSQDo/edit and I will contact you when there is an opening at your preferred time and date.