The Peterson Studio
- Non scheduled studio closures
- Snow Days
WE PREFER USING FACETIME OR GOOGLE MEETS AS THEY HAVE PROVEN TO BE A HAVE A MORE RELIABLE CONNECTION, SOUND AND PICTURE. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, WE WILL TRANSITION TO ZOOM.
PLEASE NOTE: Please make sure your email and cell number are updated in your student portal on my website so that you will receive your lesson without delay.
1) Try to limit how many other devices are being used during the lesson time
2) Try to eliminate background noise
3) Have the camera facing all the keys and the student's face if possible
4) The student should be ready with all books, materials and PENCIL
5) Try to be near your router and always work on the newest device possible
6) If we are using Zoom, please make sure to check the box in Zoom settings that says “Enable Original Sound”
SNOW DAY PROCEDURES
- The studio DOES NOT CLOSE just because school closes. Often the districts need to make decisions very early in the morning and by the time the afternoon comes, roads are clear.
- I will be sure to contact you via email, Facebook, Instagram and there will be a notification on my website IF we are closed and transitioning to remote lessons.
- If there is an early dismissal and your child normally comes that day off the bus, DO NOT SEND THEM ON THE BUS. We teach students all day so lessons cannot be moved up.
- In most all cases, we do offer remote lessons if the studio needs to close. We will first attempt FaceTime and Google Meets - if they are not working, a Zoom link will be sent to the email you registered with on my website. Please log in to your portal to review the email you have on file and update it if necessary. Please also make sure your cell number is up to date for FaceTime and Google Meets.
- Please confirm that you received your link. If we close in the morning and do not hear from you by 12:00 Noon we will assume you do NOT want a remote lesson that day and you will be marked absent and we will issue you a makeup credit. If we make a decision to close later in the day we will need to hear from you by 3:00PM.
- Please note that group class members will have lessons in 20 minute increments and will be encouraged to practice after their lesson as they do in class.
- Please be aware that lesson times might be moved around somewhat as it takes more time to teach remotely than it does at the studio.
- Please have your child ready to go with all books, pencils and materials ON TIME. Set up the camera so that we can see the full keyboard. Side angles are preferred.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO!
ANNUAL PIANO RECITAL
The Recital will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Chapel at the Mount Academy in Esopus. Learning to perform is an integral part of learning an instrument. All students are encouraged to participate, however, it is not mandatory. The recital is free and open to the public.
SUMMER PIANO SESSION
The Peterson Studio offers a seven week session throughout the summer. A minimum of two lessons per summer is required for continuity in practice and to hold open your spot for Fall. Schedules are posted in the Spring. Group class is 1 hour and Private Class is 1/2 hour.
HUDSON-CATSKILL MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PIANO AUDITIONS FESTIVAL
This annual festival will occurs November 8-10 at SUNY New Paltz. Students can enter either in the Competitive or Evaluative categories. Students prepare three pieces of music along with scales. Winners in the Competitive Category are eligible for monetary prizes and participation in the Honors Recital that takes place the same weekend. For more information, contact the studio.
MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP CLASS
This one hour class explores all aspects of music, including rhythm, note reading, ear training, keyboard harmony, sight singing, history, composition and ensemble playing in a relaxed, game-based group setting. Perfect for the home-schooled student who has flexibility in their schedule and a desire to enhance special-area content.
WUNDERKEYS PRESCHOOL PIANO PROGRAM
The Peterson Studio proudly offers the WunderKeys Piano for Preschool program. WunderKeys was developed to provide one-on-one piano lessons to children ages 3-4, and combines beginning piano skills with a foundation in math; creating connections that facilitate mathematical understanding in the future and a love of the arts! Please call the studio to sign up!
TESTIMONIALS:
LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PETERSON STUDIO!
"Maria has an amazing reputation and is highly skilled in instructional piano. She is one in a million."...Alison G.
"I wasn't sure my children would be interested in lessons, however, it turns out that they love going! I'm so happy we found The Peterson Studio!"...Assunta N.
"I wondered if my daughter would stick with piano lessons and like it or if she would be deterred from music, however, at The Peterson Studio, everyone is encouraging and loving. My daughter has grown so much from her two years of lessons.".....Robin S.
"We chose The Peterson Studio first because of proximity to our home, but once we started talking to friends, it came highly recommended by everyone."....Danielle B.
"As a 6 year old , our son needs to work with a teacher who is interested in teaching young students. The Peterson Studio welcomes students of all ages and has a robust youth program. The trial lesson was a great, no-pressure way for me to get a feel for how he would do at the Studio.".....Jackie G.
"I wondered if my kids would have a hard time learning and give up, but they love working with Miss Maria and she makes it fun and easy yet pushes them to learn.".....Dan M.