1. Weekly lesson emphasizes the development of reading, aural awareness, music theory, individual technique, as well as the development of repertoire. 2. Students participate in annual recitals, repertoire auditions, studio classes, international piano examinations, theory examinations, and music competitions. 3. BEGINNING STUDY: Emphasis on: 1. Hand position, muscle relaxation and posture. 2. Keyboard geography: Naming of the white keys, and playing exercises from the Method book 3. Commonly used signs and symbols, articulation - staccato / legato, gradation of tone, dynamics - loud / soft simple meters. 4. Repertoire: Early repertoire using classical pieces in five-fingered position in the keys of C, G, and F major chosen from a variety of repertoire books.