HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Some of you already know this but for your first lesson of 2026 I will be asking you to give me 3 goals for the year. They don’t all have to be music based, but I would like at least one to be. These aren’t resolutions…these are GOALS! What do you want to achieve this year? What new thing do you want to try? How do you want to see yourself better? I am adding a new question and will ask you where you want to be in 5 years and 10 years. Sounds crazy right? You will be taking these answers with you. The more you can see your dreams, the more real they become!

Also, remember, the more work you put into everything we do and I suggest, the faster you will see change. I only get 30-60 minutes a week with you…sooo much needs to happen when you aren’t in my studio! Keep that in mind when looking forward. I’m proud of all of you and I have to say, this may be the most talented roster of singers and pianists I’ve had in a while! Thank you for letting me a part of your musical journey!

upcoming schedule conflicts

No Lessons on:

Tuesday January 13

Wednesday January 14

Monday January 19th · IF IU WINS THE PEACH BOWL (and I mean when) No lessons after 5:30pm. But students can schedule earlier in the day if they want since no school!

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*IF YOU FEEL SICK* please schedule to be on zoom, or cancel your lesson. Thanks in advance!!

If you haven’t joined or been invited to the BAND group yet, please let me know. It is a great place for me to let everyone know in one message if there has to be a change to the schedule. With so many students, it definitely helps me not miss someone!

My Tina Turner show has been picked up by a booking company, so it will be very important for me to be able to do a blanket contact to make sure I don’t miss anyone once those dates start taking place starting in March!

Download the ZOOM app for access to online lessons.

ZOOM “Meeting Room” # for Lessons - 8123200574

  1. Select “SETTINGS”

  2. Select “MEETINGS”

  3. Scroll down until you get to “ORIGINAL SOUND”

  4. Turn that ON!

    Hopefully that keeps everyone at a consistent volume through their lesson!

FAQs

  • TIME: Time slots are between the hours of 3pm - 9pm Mondays and Wednesdays 3pm - 7:00 on Tuesdays. The option of every other week may be available for some time slots if I can find someone to alternate with you.

  • PRICE: $25/half hour $50/hour · I don’t recommend more than a half hour for anyone under the age of 14. I will, however, suggest an hour if I feel like more time is needed! (VENMO if you prefer to use it: @JennStrawn)

  • I am as flexible as I can be with everyone with the expectation that everyone can be equally as flexible with me. I understand people get sick, emergencies happen, and life introduces challenges weekly that can make scheduling difficult. I also have tours that pop up throughout the year which make me unavailable unless via video while I’m on the road. With that said, I ask all students and parents to give me at least 24 hour notice for cancellations. This allows me the option to either fill the open slot or shift so that I do not have gaps in my schedule.

  • My time is very limited outside of the time I dedicate for teaching. I have an entertainment company that requires an extreme amount of time (especially in the Summer and Fall), so please be patient with any requests you have of me outside of your time slot.

  • I treat everyone as a unique individual. Everyone learns differently. My expectations do not change though. I want the very best from each and every single person. I’ve had to work very hard to “play” music, and to me, it is the most rewarding career. It may not be for everyone, but I strive to fulfill as many dreams for those who work with me as I can.

  • SIMPLY: Give me your best and I will give you mine!! Put in the time and you will get better…if you don’t, you simply can’t improve.

  • Have fun with this. Push the boundaries. Be patient. Be driven. Be open to all new experiences and suggestions from me. I promise I’m suggesting things for a very good reason!

  • HOUSE RULES: Unfortunately, I do not have a waiting room since I teach out of my studio at home. Please respect my family by not hanging out in the house prior to lessons. I pay attention (and I ask everyone else does out of respect for each other) on time limits this year to help keep a smooth transition between everyone so that no one gets a lesson cut short. My family is used to people walking in and coming straight back, so knocking is an option, but we are very used to people just coming in. We have cats…please always shut the door behind you. They won’t survive outdoors, I don’t think they have the brains!

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