Teaching approach

Xiaotian offers one-on-one online piano lessons for teens and adults, whether you are beginning for the first time or returning to something you once loved.

Her teaching focuses on building a solid musical foundation while nurturing an intimate, enlivening relationship with music. Lessons invite you to cultivate your unique musicianship, explore different ways to enter and interact with music, and connect more deeply with yourself through playing.

Practice is shaped around the life you actually have. Together, you will find flexible and sustainable ways to keep music present— within a busy schedule and without the pressure to be perfect.

Fee schedule and studio policy

Initial Consultation: free.  15-30min

Trial lesson: USD$30 for 30min

Lesson fee is charged as a monthly flat rate, with the exception of longer vacations, which can be accommodated with a lesson hold fee. Please refer to the calendar page to see a list of studio holidays.

30-minute weekly lessons - USD$180 / month

45-minute weekly lessons - USD$270 / month

60-minute weekly lessons - USD$360 / month

Adult Students

Lessons for adult students ages 18 and older are offered the option of a weekly or bi-weekly lesson schedule. Monthly Adult Student Tuition Rates (Weekly/Bi-Weekly):

30-minute lessons: $180 / $90

45-minute lessons: $270 / $135

60-minute lessons: $466 / $180

Cancellation

Lessons can be cancelled up to 24-hours prior to your lesson via email or text. Students are responsible for scheduling make-up lessons, which are not guaranteed.
Lessons canceled less than 24-hours prior to your lesson will be charged.

Payment

Lesson fee statement is emailed on the 1st of each month, and is due by the 7th of that month. Lesson fee does not  include books and other materials (such as metronome, additional learning material, etc.)

Fees include:

  • weekly online lessons through zoom

  • flexible lesson scheduling

  • lesson note through text/email

  • performance feedback through text/email

  • <3min demo videos upon request

  • personalized repertoire and sheet music library

  • Piano arrangement of your favorite songs

  • Asynchronous lessons: when regular lesson cannot be scheduled, instead of canceling, students can continue to send in practice video and pictures of theory homework, and teacher gives feedback and comments for improvement - video demonstration if need be.

• Optional skills as requested: songwriting, piano composition, practice as meditation.

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