pianist, teacher – lessons, recitals, performance

Welcome to New Students

It is back to school! (or almost!) I would like to welcome the following new students to the studio:

Alexa, Cole & Moises Willis, Sara Pittel, Sonja and Nadia Muirhead, Sasha Willis, Sam, Sofia & Thien-Sa Luyen.

Farewell

Adalee and CJ Koshiel have relocated to Minnesota, and Caleb Patrick to San Diego. We wish them well in their new homes and schools!

Renting or Buying a Piano

Online classifieds: It is possible to find well maintained, used pianos on websites such as craigslist. If you find something you like, send Yiyi the link with pictures and other details such as price, make, and year, and I will give you an idea if it is a good buy. DO NOT buy without seeing the instrument in person! If you need peace of mind, invest in a piano technician to check out the instrument before purchasing.

Shop: Right now is a great time to buy or rent a piano from a reputable piano shop. They have something for every budget, and you can rent a piano for as little as $29 a month. I recommend The Piano Warehouse in San Marcos, as several students have purchased from this shop and I have been impressed with the quality of their instruments and the service they provide. Remember to mention Yiyi Ku Piano Studio when you visit and get a discount coupon (also available at the studio).

Studio Policy

The Studio Policy is that during the summer months (July and August), students may take vacations and adjust their monthly tuition accordingly. From September to June, tuition will remain fixed from month to month, regardless of the number of lessons attended. If you can not make your lesson due to conflicts (sports, school tests, family emergency, etc), you can request to reschedule. I will also reschedule missed lessons due to sickness and holidays, provided notice is given before the day of the lesson. If you need to take a break from lessons, I understand, and you are welcome to return anytime, with the following understanding: 1. Registration fee is due again. 2. Your lesson time slot can not be guaranteed. 3. Your tuition fee will be what is current on the studio website when you return. 4. You will not be eligible for state or national auditions and other outside opportunities, until the next school year (you are welcome to participate in all other studio events and recitals). For more details on Studio Policy, please visit Studio Info. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Yiyi.

MTAC Teachers Recital

Yiyi performed at the MTAC Music Teachers Recital on July 25. Yiyi is performing again on August 22 at The Merc, Old Town Temecula Theater at 3pm.

CAPMT Piano Auditions

CAPMT Piano Solo and Ensemble Auditions – registration form and new 2010-2011 syllabus available online. Temecula Valley district audition will be held in November. Interested students please complete registration form. Registration deadline: Aug 31.