About Perry Piano Studio_
Each year the Perry Piano Studio comprises 10 to 20 students, including elementary, intermediate, and advanced students. Although many students are musically gifted, there are students of average abilities as well. What the students have in common is that each one truly enjoys playing the piano, and is taking piano lessons to fulfill his or her own desire. This self-motivation helps to provide an atmosphere of positive peer interaction and a feeling of community within the studio.
All students are encouraged to participate in non-competitive festivals and the Perry Piano Studio’s annual recitals. A student’s participation in competitive events will be supported as well, if that student can demonstrate ability and preparation that is well above average, along with a temperament that can handle the intensity associated with these events.
Along with repertoire appropriate for each individual, the studio emphasizes the building of basic learning skills, music theory, sight-reading and technical development.
All students are encouraged to participate in non-competitive festivals and the Perry Piano Studio’s annual recitals. A student’s participation in competitive events will be supported as well, if that student can demonstrate ability and preparation that is well above average, along with a temperament that can handle the intensity associated with these events.
Along with repertoire appropriate for each individual, the studio emphasizes the building of basic learning skills, music theory, sight-reading and technical development.
Teaching Methodology
Dr. Iris Perry teaches essential principals from the Suzuki Method, an approach which incorporates ear training along with note reading right from the beginning creating a holistic musical learning experience. Here are some important points:
(1) Students - The method focuses on the student, their individual goals, interests and learning style.
(2) Parents - The parent is fully engaged as a partner in the process. At the same time, the parent is relieved of primary responsibility for the process and is thus freed to enjoy music with their child. Participation in practice, which decreases naturally as the student progresses, is supportive and non-confrontational. When disagreements arise concerning a specific issue, the teacher can be counted on to mediate.
(3) Listening - Students learn and discover the subtleties of musical sound through listening to recordings and recognizing the variety of sounds they are capable of creating themselves.
(4) Caring - Working always at a pace comfortable for the student, I will demonstrate methods of sound production which minimize stress and maximize fun. This not only shows concern in the moment; but also allows for long-term, healthy involvement with the instrument.
(5) Commitment - Teachers and Parents demonstrate true commitment to both the student and the process by maintaining high standards of participation for themselves throughout the lessons and practices.
(1) Students - The method focuses on the student, their individual goals, interests and learning style.
(2) Parents - The parent is fully engaged as a partner in the process. At the same time, the parent is relieved of primary responsibility for the process and is thus freed to enjoy music with their child. Participation in practice, which decreases naturally as the student progresses, is supportive and non-confrontational. When disagreements arise concerning a specific issue, the teacher can be counted on to mediate.
(3) Listening - Students learn and discover the subtleties of musical sound through listening to recordings and recognizing the variety of sounds they are capable of creating themselves.
(4) Caring - Working always at a pace comfortable for the student, I will demonstrate methods of sound production which minimize stress and maximize fun. This not only shows concern in the moment; but also allows for long-term, healthy involvement with the instrument.
(5) Commitment - Teachers and Parents demonstrate true commitment to both the student and the process by maintaining high standards of participation for themselves throughout the lessons and practices.