What grade levels does Evergreen serve?
Evergreen houses students grades PK4 through seniors in high school. For 2024-25, ages 4-7 have their own class, ages 6-18 have their own class, and intermediate-advanced pianists take Trailblazers private lessons to prepare for collegiate-level music studies. Guitarists enroll into Trailblazers at any level, and must be 2nd grade or older.
A community and multi-age/multi-level classes are crucial to the Evergreen experience for beginner-elementary pianists, and allows older students to be positive, challenging examples and helpers to younger students, and younger students to use their curiosity to inspire wonder and playfulness in older students.
Evergreen houses students grades PK4 through seniors in high school. For 2024-25, ages 4-7 have their own class, ages 6-18 have their own class, and intermediate-advanced pianists take Trailblazers private lessons to prepare for collegiate-level music studies. Guitarists enroll into Trailblazers at any level, and must be 2nd grade or older.
A community and multi-age/multi-level classes are crucial to the Evergreen experience for beginner-elementary pianists, and allows older students to be positive, challenging examples and helpers to younger students, and younger students to use their curiosity to inspire wonder and playfulness in older students.
What are examples of Evergreen's motivational models?
Evergreen's motivational models are both individualized and collective. Teachers are responsible for understanding and knowing what motivates each individual student and giving mastery badges when students meet their goals. Teachers also ensure that students understand the logic behind the motivation model, ultimately making children self-driven. Each student receives a badge passport, where they can collect and earn badges for mastery in areas including: core badges for completing each instrument and music theory level, quest badges for real-world music projects, and performance badges for recitals, festivals, and competitions.
Evergreen's motivational models are both individualized and collective. Teachers are responsible for understanding and knowing what motivates each individual student and giving mastery badges when students meet their goals. Teachers also ensure that students understand the logic behind the motivation model, ultimately making children self-driven. Each student receives a badge passport, where they can collect and earn badges for mastery in areas including: core badges for completing each instrument and music theory level, quest badges for real-world music projects, and performance badges for recitals, festivals, and competitions.
Does my child have access to music work or content above their level?
There is no ceiling for musical progression, so students are able to progress at their own pace. Evergreen champions unrestricted musical progression. Students aren’t confined by traditional music grade levels; a Level 2 student ready for Level 5 classical pieces will engage with that level, ensuring a truly personalized learning journey and harnessing of potential. We care about mastery, rather than holding kids back or pushing them ahead, because students won't become great players if they're not appropriately challenged with what they're ready for!
There is no ceiling for musical progression, so students are able to progress at their own pace. Evergreen champions unrestricted musical progression. Students aren’t confined by traditional music grade levels; a Level 2 student ready for Level 5 classical pieces will engage with that level, ensuring a truly personalized learning journey and harnessing of potential. We care about mastery, rather than holding kids back or pushing them ahead, because students won't become great players if they're not appropriately challenged with what they're ready for!
My child doesn't challenge themselves; could they be successful in this program?
Yes! Our teachers are experienced and trained to help kids who may avoid new and hard things. For this type of student, we go to the root to address the "why." We combine easy/old favorite songs, new songs with low-medium difficulty, and one brief, challenging piano task each lesson. We also teach self-regulation and self-awareness skills so they one day CAN be ok with trying new things on their own. It takes time for them to fully learn this skill, but if you're up for it, we certainly are, and our door is open to them always!
Yes! Our teachers are experienced and trained to help kids who may avoid new and hard things. For this type of student, we go to the root to address the "why." We combine easy/old favorite songs, new songs with low-medium difficulty, and one brief, challenging piano task each lesson. We also teach self-regulation and self-awareness skills so they one day CAN be ok with trying new things on their own. It takes time for them to fully learn this skill, but if you're up for it, we certainly are, and our door is open to them always!
What programs have required practice?
Our Trailblazers private lesson program for pianists intermediate levels and up have required practice 4-5 days per week, as well as our guitarists. Trailblazers' practice requirements are individualized, goals-based, and appropriate to their age and level, and it's our job to help them plan their assignments and ultimately help them practice and plan on their own. Foragers and Lil' Trekkers programs have no required practice.
Any students doing a regional festival or Evergreen recital (all optional events) are strongly encouraged to practice their piece(s) at home for a short period leading up to the event.
Our Trailblazers private lesson program for pianists intermediate levels and up have required practice 4-5 days per week, as well as our guitarists. Trailblazers' practice requirements are individualized, goals-based, and appropriate to their age and level, and it's our job to help them plan their assignments and ultimately help them practice and plan on their own. Foragers and Lil' Trekkers programs have no required practice.
Any students doing a regional festival or Evergreen recital (all optional events) are strongly encouraged to practice their piece(s) at home for a short period leading up to the event.
What are examples of Quest projects at Evergreen?
Evergreen believes that students need enrichment and exposure to a variety of musical spheres, and we have thus designed projects of several types. We continue to design and host musical content each month that students love. This year's Quest Badge projects include topics such as Beethoven deaf-composing simulation (life skills: resilience and compassion), Level Up! (GarageBand and video game composing), Be The Music Teacher (life skill: leadership), Musical Fairy Tales (life skills: creative writing/songwriting and several executive function life skills) Christmas Around the World (music history and cultural awareness), Album Cover Creation (arts integration and advertising), It's Electric! (acoustical science), among many others.
Evergreen believes that students need enrichment and exposure to a variety of musical spheres, and we have thus designed projects of several types. We continue to design and host musical content each month that students love. This year's Quest Badge projects include topics such as Beethoven deaf-composing simulation (life skills: resilience and compassion), Level Up! (GarageBand and video game composing), Be The Music Teacher (life skill: leadership), Musical Fairy Tales (life skills: creative writing/songwriting and several executive function life skills) Christmas Around the World (music history and cultural awareness), Album Cover Creation (arts integration and advertising), It's Electric! (acoustical science), among many others.
What are your studio policies? What if I need to cancel or reschedule a lesson?
Evergreen believes in keeping things simple and concise. Take a look at the 2024-25 Welcome Guide below to see our cancellation policy, what's included in tuition, etc.
Evergreen believes in keeping things simple and concise. Take a look at the 2024-25 Welcome Guide below to see our cancellation policy, what's included in tuition, etc.
Is the $109-139/month price tag for pre-intermediate piano programs only for 20-30 minutes of learning?
Absolutely not – please know that the MBL model is only a part of Evergreen's process. The tuition is inclusive of all 40-55 minutes of lesson time and a majority of student activities (including recitals, book costs, student parties, and some regional festivals). With this in mind, Evergreen tuition remains on par with the region's best music studios. Moreover, we are able to provide some financial flexibility, if it's required.
Absolutely not – please know that the MBL model is only a part of Evergreen's process. The tuition is inclusive of all 40-55 minutes of lesson time and a majority of student activities (including recitals, book costs, student parties, and some regional festivals). With this in mind, Evergreen tuition remains on par with the region's best music studios. Moreover, we are able to provide some financial flexibility, if it's required.
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