Sandy Hull, NCTM

Piano Studio

2054 City View St

Eugene, OR. 97405

541-206-0538

hullpiano@gmail.com

websight:  hullpianostudio.duetpartner.com
Zoom ID:  266-380-9482

 

2026-2027 Piano Studio Policy Summary

 

Teaching Calendar

  • 36 lessons from September through June
  • Holiday schedule based on Eugene Public School District calendar
  • See studio schedule for teaching days; I do teach on most no school days
  • Enrollment includes a commitment to study for the full year
  • One month’s notice and tuition will be required if a student withdraws midyear
  • Summer lessons are strongly encouraged and may be scheduled through July
  • No make-ups or rescheduling of summer lessons

 

Tuition and Fees:

  • Tuition is billed quarterly (every 3 months for 12 lessons each quarter) and due the first lesson of each quarter in September, December, and March.
  • Monthly installments must be made no later than the first lesson of each month and payable September through June.  Make checks payable to Sandy Hull and mail to PO Box 24242, Eugene, OR. 97402.  Electronic payments can be sent through Venmo  - Sandy-Hull-3  
  • Annual materials fee of $35.00 per student or $50.00 per family is due in September.
  • Cost of music and OMTA festival fees will be billed separately -  please pay promptly.

 

Curriculum:

  • Effective practice strategies
  • Mastering technical skills
  • Using and understanding theory concepts
  • Fluency in sight-reading, rhythm reading and ear training
  • Ensemble playing
  • Performance opportunities

 

Parent/Teacher Communication:

  • Communication is imperative for your child’s success in piano studies.  
  • Please refer to student's binder for upcoming events, schedules, and practice goals.  
  • Do not hesitate to call me if you have questions or concerns during the year. 

Practice:

  • Students are expected to commit towards a daily practice routine of 30-60 minutes to reach performance goals and improve musicianship skills
  • Please text, call or email me if your child is having practice struggles at home so we can address the situation immediately and put a plan of action in place. 

Group Performance Class:

  • Performance/group class will be offered 3 times during the year. 
  • The group class will take place of private lessons for that week.  Please refer to weekly schedule for dates and times.

OMTA Performances/Festivals/Syllabus:

  • Eugene OMTA Festivals and Syllabus will be in person this year
  • If we experience a rise in reported COVID cases, the festival chair may request an online format.  Students would then submit a pre-recorded performance to be showed on Zoom at the regular scheduled performance date and time.  
  • See schedule of OMTA Student Festivals at https://omta-eugene.org

Photo/Video release form:

  • All students/parents will be asked to sign release form to allow for online performances and online lessons if necessary.  Please sign and return via scan, text or email attachment.

 

Piano and equipment for at home practice:

  • A well tuned and regulated acoustic piano is highly recommended for daily practice
  • Be sure bench is at a correct height and distance from keys.  A pedal box or stool may be necessary for smaller children as well as a firm book or chair pad to sit high enough 
  • A metronome is essential for daily practice (can be found for on internet for under $30.00)
  • Pencil - keep at piano to make notes of trouble spots, fingerings and writing in rhythms

 

Missed Lessons:

  • Please limit cancellations to a minimum.  I realize unavoidable conflicts will arise and I will do my best to reschedule but cannot guarantee make-ups.
  • If a student must miss lesson, he or she may use the option of online lesson for that week.


Protocol for in person and online lessons:

 
  • Masks will be available at the door if student is experiencing cold symptoms
  • Wash hands or use hand sanitizer as you arrive and as you leave
  • If the student is experiencing flu like symptoms (including fever), please stay home and we can do  lesson on line for that week.
  • I will do the same - if my household is experiencing any symptoms, I will request online lesson or reschedule the lesson.
  • Online lessons will be available for potential snow days or illness (bad cold or flu (w/fever) symptoms) 
  • My Zoom ID 266-380-9482; open zoom, join meeting with my ID. 
  • Please keep distractions to a minimum as well as limit streaming and other computer users during your lesson time to avoid freezing and connectivity issues
  • Have all music and theory books, assignment sheets, pencils, metronome handy before lesson begins.  
  • My Biography:
  • I received my Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Oregon
  • I am a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and certified by the state (OMTA) to adjudicate for the OMTA Piano Syllabus program since 2010.
  • I have been teaching privately since 1992. (34 years)