MIRIAM ELEY

Pianist/Teacher/Composer

 
 

Piano performance and instruction in piano technique, repertoire, and music theory.

 
 
 
 

Schedule/Policies

2024/2025 Academic Teaching Calendar


Lessons begin Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Lessons end Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Teaching Day: Tuesday

30 Weeks of Lessons will be offered between September 10, 2024 and May 27, 2025.


Lessons will not be taught during the following weeks:

September 20 - October 7, 2024 (Fall Break)

November 25 - 30, 2024 (Thanksgiving Break)

December 16. 2024 - January 6, 2025 (Winter/Holiday Break)

April 14-21, 2025 (Spring Break)

Make-up Lessons


Lessons missed due to teacher or student illness or religious holiday will be rescheduled.

In the event of a required school commitment, every effort will be made to reschedule the lesson but cannot be guaranteed.

In the event of a scheduled family social activity or other social commitment, or forgetting to attend a lesson, lessons will not be made up.

Lessons missed due to weather emergencies will be made up

Dates for make-up lessons: June 2, 4, 10, and 11, 2025..

Curriculum includes:


30 Weeks of private lessons and one Informal Studio Class/Piano Party - TBD

Tuition


Tuition fees are based on thirty 45-minute or 60-minute lessons. Rates may be obtained via the Contact link on this site, or by emailing mireley1@gmail.com.Tuition may be paid in full at the beginning of the academic year or in three 10-week installments.


Payment of tuition is DUE the first lesson of the academic year (or of each installment period). Payment preference: VENMO, cash or personal check.

Additional Fees: Spring 2025 - Formal Recital opportunities: TBD

NJMTA - Spring Recital Auditions and Performances

Music-Fest - Spring Recital and / or Carnegie Hall Recital Auditions

Spring Evaluations: National Piano Guild Auditions - June 7-8, 2025 (Saturday or Sunday) TBD

Parent Observations


Student or teacher may invite parents to observe a private lesson. In the event a parent wishes to observe a lesson, please contact the teacher to arrange an observation.

Enrollment


High school students or adults are may contact Mrs. Eley using the Contact link here on the website, or at mireley1@gmail.com, to schedule an audition. Students will be invited to play a piece of their choice and may bring their piano study materials or play from memory. Parent(s) of high school students are invited to the audition. Scheduling, fee policies and studio events will be discussed following the audition, which usually lasts around thirty minutes.

Studio Location


Ewing Township, NJ, about 1.5 miles off I-295, just off Bear Tavern Road near Mountain View Golf Course. Full address will be shared upon contact.