1: Sharon Renkes Piano Studio / Private Piano Lessons

"Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul." -- Plato

Sharon Renkes has provided private, high quality, multi-sensory piano lessons in central Ohio since 1987. She welcomes students ages five to adult and develops personalized lesson plans to meet each student's attention span and sensory needs. Learning atmosphere is calm and positive, with lesson content focused on each student's individual learning styles, needs and goals. Student experience includes both digital and acoustic pianos, rhythm instruments, music themed games and manipulatives, solo and ensemble playing, singing, and body movement. The studio is open and affirming to students and families of all backgrounds. Parents and adult caregivers are always welcome in the studio and may observe their child's piano lesson at any time.

Sharon's formal study of piano began at age 4 and continued with organ, brass and voice through college. Classes at ONU included piano performance, theory, ear training, composition, music history and pedagogy with an added emphasis on music education for young children. Community involvement includes professional music organizations, music provider of public events, accompanist for school musicals and church services, vocal and handbell choir participation along with yearly continuing education classes and clinics. She has been teaching group and private piano classes in Columbus since 1987. Many of her students continue their music involvement through college and into grad school with some choosing to become music majors and are now successfully employed in the professional music field.

Students are exposed to a variety of repertoire and music styles, theory, ear training, basic music history, beginning composition and improvisation, along with performance opportunities for sharing music with the studio family and the community. The curriculum is designed as an introduction to the world of music past and present, develop appreciation for music and artistic skills, learn to play the piano expressively and to read music fluently. Student requests for a favorite keyboard piece, music style or composer are frequently integrated into lesson repertoire. Weekly lessons can also include piano music to be performed with school jazz band, orchestra, concert band, vocal choir and other academic musical groups.

All piano instruction takes place in the teacher's personal home studio at 118 E Pacemont Rd, 43202, in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Free on-street parking is available. Major nearby roads include North High Street, East North Broadway and Weber Road with easy access to I-71 and SR-315. Nearest COTA #2 bus stops are High Street & Pacemont northbound, High Street & Lakeview southbound.

During the school year (Sep 1-May 31) each K-12 student has a weekly 30 or 45 minute lesson. Individualized goals and instructions for home practice are taught and reviewed at each lesson. Students receive a list of Piano Holidays. Payment of tuition and fees is due by the first lesson of each month. The total cost for the Sep 1-May 31 term is divided into 9 equal payments with new music costs added as needed. There is no refund of tuition, fees or music costs when the student misses a scheduled lesson or withdraws from studio enrollment. Options for rescheduling are available for lessons missed or canceled by the student. All lessons canceled by the teacher will be rescheduled or credited to the student's account.

Summer lessons (Jun 1-Aug 31) for 30 or 45 minutes use flexible scheduling and flexible practice expectations to allow for vacations, camps, sports, etc. Attendance at 6-8 summer lessons ensures a steady progression of music skills and provides extra time to focus on a student's specific music interest, sight reading, ensemble playing, improv, composition, ear training, rhythm, theory and music history. Monthly cost is determined at the "per lesson" rate and due the first lesson of each month. There is no refund of tuition, fees, or music costs when the student misses a scheduled lesson or withdraws from studio enrollment. Rescheduling options for missed lessons are available. Lessons canceled by the teacher will be rescheduled or credited to the student's account.

Adult students have flexible scheduling and are billed monthly at the "per lesson" rate. Weekly lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length with age appropriate content that includes specific music the student prefers. There are no refunds of tuition, fees or music costs when the student misses a scheduled lesson or withdraws from studio enrollment. Rescheduling options are available for missed lessons. Lessons. canceled by the teacher will be rescheduled or credited to the student's account.

It is expected that students will have an acoustic piano, tuned and in good working condition, or a digital piano with 88 full-sized and fully weighted keys with attached legs or an X-stand, sustain pedal, power cord and bench in their homes for daily practice. Keyboards with less than 88 keys are not acceptable. Practice requirements vary according to the student's age and skill level. Time spent practicing can range from 10 minutes for a young beginning student to 30-60 minutes for an older intermediate to advancing student. All students should practice 5-7 days per week. Elementary aged students should have an adult or older student nearby for any needed help and supervision. Please monitor the volume if student practices while wearing headphones.

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sharon@srenkespianostudio.com

(614)306-1246

Private piano lessons for ages 5 - Adult

Beginning through Early Advanced Levels

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