The Studio will accept students at the age of 4 and above.

STUDENT MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

The studio will have student musical performances during the course of the year.  Students must have at least one year of piano instruction at Bryant’s Music or special permission from the Director/Instructor in order to participate in the musical performances.  Some of the musical performances will require the students to audition for participation.  The performance and audition dates can be found on the studio Calendar.

The students at Bryant’s Music have performed at the following venues: Oakcrest Community Center, Capitol Heights, Maryland; Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington, Maryland; Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland; Jaycees Oxon Hill Center, Oxon Hill, Maryland; Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Maryland; Zanzibar on the Waterfront, Washington, D.C.; Jordan Kitt’s Music, College Park, Maryland; Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland; and The Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland.

PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

The attire for all musical performances is semi-formal, unless otherwise notified.

Females:  Dresses/skirts at least 5 inches below the knee.
Males:  Suit and tie or dress slacks, shirt/tie and/or vest.

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

It is the parent's responsibility to see that your child practices.  There is a direct relationship between regular practice and student success.  Parents should establish a regular practice time for your child that is free from distraction, and give positive reinforcement for your child's practice.  When possible, parents should help your child practice, especially at the beginning levels.  If it is not possible to help directly, just being in the room while the child practices is supportive and encouraging.

First-year students should practice no less than 30 minutes per day.

Second- and third-year students should practice no less than 45 minutes per day.

Students in their fourth year and above should practice no less than 60 minutes per day.

Practicing should occur at least six days per week.  If this practice requirement is not followed, it is impossible to guarantee that the student will have a successful or positive learning experience.

All students, children and adults, are required to submit a Practice Record to your instructor at the beginning of each lesson.

 PIANO AND METRONOME REQUIREMENT

An acoustic or digital piano at home is required for commitment to the study of piano music.  Rental arrangements with option to purchase are available from your local piano retailers.

Also, each student is expected to have a working metronome and to use it as the teacher requests.