Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by Debra B Heald | Uncategorized

Saturday, 5 April is the date for the Lincoln Area Federation Festival. Like last year, my colleague and I will host a festival in Lincoln. So the "Live" festival will be at Antelope Park Church of the Brethren, 3645 Sumner Street in Lincoln on April 5. (The back of the church faces Normal Blvd.)

I am planning for most of my students to perform for the judge and also take the Theory Test. Every performer will play TWO pieces. If you can't perform in person for any reason, you can record a video. Theory test may be taken online or in the studio if you are not attending the Festival.

If your name is listed below, I am planning to have you participate in some way! Most students are already working on repertoire to perform that day. There is also a theory test taken the same day. To facilitate your planning, I have included a list of students at the bottom of this email regarding theory, memorized solos, and not memorized solos and duets.

Please note that some students are entering more than one performance entry.

Parents and other friends or family are invited to watch your performance! You will be in a small group with other students, so the performance is not long, and very low stress as there is not a big crowd. 

You may come and take the test any time that day between approximately 8:30am and 12:00 noon, or approximately 1:00 to 4:00pm

Entry fees are:

Solos - $20.00

Duet - $40.00

Theory - $12.00

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask me!

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  Monday, July 8, 2024 by Debra B Heald | Uncategorized

Scheduling for fall will be similar to last year. Lessons will be consolidated to FOUR days a week. Because of this, I am not accepting any new students other than siblings at this time. I do have a long waiting list for new students, and so this is why I ask for a firm commitment from returning students to register for the 2024-25 "piano year". Lessons will not be regularly scheduled on Tuesdays. My "unscheduled day" may occasionally be used for a rescheduled lesson, or for me to travel to Omaha/Ft. Calhoun for in person lessons.  
 
What does everyone need to do?

• Sign up on the calendar on July 31 (registration)
• Send me an email if you already know what day/time you are available (or if you want to keep your day/time from 2023-24)
• Pay first tuition installment. 
• Monthly tuition paid before August 1 will give you a $50 credit on June 2025 installment. Semester or yearly payments will be discounted by $100 for the year ($50 per semester).
• Encore Studio Tuition for more information

Also, ALL students must be prepared to have at least an occasional online lesson, due to either student or teacher minor illness, scheduling conflict, or teacher travel away from studio.

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Friday, May 19, 2023 by Debra B Heald | Uncategorized

First, everyone should have at least 3 summer lessons to select day/time for. Open lesson times are available for 9 weeks throughout June and July, so everyone should be able to find THREE times which they can attend. You can sign up for all 3 lessons in the same week (or even the same day) or spread them out evenly over the summer, or any combination that works for you. How to:

• Go to Encore Studio, login, and you usually land right on the calendar where available times show up.
• Click on the desired time slot
• Click on "register"

You may have more than 3 credits available if you had a qualified absence recently. To check the number of credits available:

• Go to Encore Studio, login
• On the menu on the left (click 3 bars if needed) click on "Contact Info"
• To the right of "teacher" and "contact information" will be makeup credits 
• Or just go ahead and schedule your 3 and ask if you have more

If you want more than the 3 already covered in your tuition (as in, maybe you want a regular weekly lesson or just a few extra) you must register for the 3, 6, or 9 option on the calendar on June 1. And you must do so BEFORE June 1. It's just like signing up for a time on the calendar. After you've paid tuition for the additional summer lessons, extra credits will be applied to your account and you'll be able to sign up for more lesson times on the calendar.

Reminder: Summer Lessons conclude at the end of July. Lessons in August do not resume until the fall schedule begins in late August.

Since they days/times quite limited on the summer calendar, you may request a day/time that does not show on the calendar. Depending on my schedule, I may be able to accommodate.

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