Schedule
Weekly students meet at their agreed regular time. The studio year includes 30 lessons from September through May.
For current students
Studio
resources
Payment
Monthly tuition is due at the first lesson of each month. Payment may be made by check, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.
Cancellation
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice. With sufficient notice, up to two makeup lessons are available per semester.
Contact
For schedule changes, questions, or files, email willpearsonmusic@gmail.com.
Between lessons
Practice and preparation
Practice expectations are individualized. The aim is not a fixed number of minutes, but regular, attentive work that supports the goals we establish together.
Organ
- Arrange practice times in advance and observe all facility rules.
- Bring organ shoes, music, a pencil, and current registration notes.
- Divide difficult passages into manuals, pedal, and small combinations before reassembling them.
- Leave the console and room exactly as you found them.
Composition
- Bring the current score, sketch, recording, or problem—even when the work feels unfinished.
- Keep dated versions rather than continually replacing a single file.
- Export a PDF and audio mock-up before lessons when practical.
- Make a short note of the questions you most want to address.
Theory & musicianship
- Bring the assignment, instructions, and relevant course materials.
- For ear training, favor frequent short sessions over occasional long ones.
- Sing, play, write, and listen whenever possible; each reveals something different.
- Mark specific places where your reasoning or hearing becomes uncertain.
Studio reference
Policies at a glance
Calendar and lesson formats +
The regular studio year runs from September through May and includes 30 lessons. Optional summer lessons are arranged individually. Organ lessons are primarily in person; composition, theory, and musicianship may be in person or online.
Makeups and credits +
With at least 24 hours’ notice, weekly students may receive up to two makeup lessons per semester. If a makeup cannot reasonably be scheduled, a credit is issued. Emergencies and sudden illness are handled case by case. Teacher cancellations are always rescheduled or credited.
Payment and withdrawal +
A reminder is sent when payment is seven days overdue. Lessons may pause when an account is more than 14 days overdue unless another arrangement has been made. Weekly students may withdraw with 15 days’ written notice; the final account is reconciled according to lessons received and credits owed.
Materials, facilities, and online study +
Students purchase assigned music, books, software, and other necessary materials such as organ shoes. Organ access depends on church or university availability. Online students are responsible for a reliable connection and suitable technology, instrument access, and software.
Documents and links
Keep these handy.
PDFComplete studio agreement↗FormEnrollment form→ArchiveOrgan repertoire and service music→EmailContact Will↗
Additional scores, recordings, worksheets, and instrument resources will be linked here as they are assigned.