<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ignacio Díaz, Jr., BM, MM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pages]]></description><link>http://idjr.com/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Ignacio Díaz, Jr., BM, MM]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[  
    
          
        A Parent's Guide to Piano Lessons    
by James W. Bastien - Paperback, 71pp  
  ISBN:   0910842051  
  Published:   June 1976  
  Publisher:   Kjos, Neil A., Music Company  
    
    
          
        Nurtured by Love    
by Shinichi Suzuki - Paperback, 108pp  
  ISBN:   0874875846  
  Published:   1983  
  Publisher:   Summy-Birchard, Inc.  
    
    
          
        The Piano Book    
by Larry Fine - Paperback, 177pp  
  ISBN:   0961751223  
  Published:   1990  
  Publisher:   Brookside Press   
    
    
          
        The Mozart Effect  
      by Don Campbell - Hardback, 322pp  
      ISBN:   0380974185  
      Published:   1997  
      Publisher:   Avon Books, Inc.  
    
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      Due to the number of students I teach, there is often a chance that I may 
      not have a lesson time available. If this is the case, or if you are simply 
      planning music study for you or your child for the upcoming year, you may 
      submit a request to be placed on my waiting list. Thank you for your kind consideration and patience. Please include the information below with your request to be placed on the waiting list.    

  
    
        
         Student Name(s)  
     Date of Birth  
     Previous Music Study  
     Years of Music Study  
     If yes what instrument(s)  
     When you would like to begin  
     Days you are available for lessons  
     Contact Name  
     Contact Phone  
     Contact Email Address   
     Referred By  
     Comments you would like to include    
    
    

Upon receiving your request, I will contact you to confirm your 
                request. Your name(s) will be added to my waiting list in the 
                order received. When a lesson time becomes available I will contact 
                you to see if the lesson time works in your schedule. If you decline, 
                your name   will not   be removed, unless you request that 
                it be removed. I will call again when another time is available. 
                Once again, I thank you for your patience and for considering me for your music 
                studies.   
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           Purpose and Goal    
     Lessons    
                   Materials                  
                   Tardiness                 
         Lesson Etiquette      
      
     Practice Time         Absences    
                   Summer Session                  
                   Tuition and Fees    
         Note to Parents     
    
  
  
              

            Purpose & Goal:        
        
        The purpose of an educator is to lead and guide students toward building knowledge, skill, ability and discipline. The concentration, creativity, and discipline necessary to succeed in music study can be applied to all areas of life. Benefits of music study may include improved independent problem solving skills, increased comprehension of abstract ideas and thought, creative expression, self-confidence and often a sense of well being. As a piano instructor, my goal is to instill in the student an awareness of the importance of music, teach my students how to create, understand and appreciate music, as well as have an enjoyable experience working toward these goals. This is achieved using various method books and an approach that places attention on the unique qualities and learning abilities of the individual -   the individual   - learning the music.   Back To Top^    

          
            Lessons:        
         
        Weekly private lessons will take place at a time arranged by parent, student and teacher. My studio is located at   Yenney Music  . Private lessons will be 30 or 60 minutes, depending on age, experience, present level of study, as well as teacher availability. I teach Monday through Friday throughout the year, summer included. Please see the   calendar   page of my website for days that lessons will not be in session.  

  
I encourage parents/guardians to observe their child's weekly lessons frequently.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:19:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idjr.com/home/studio-policy/</link><guid>http://idjr.com/home/studio-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biography]]></title><description><![CDATA[      Ignacio Díaz, Jr., BM, MM.       Instructor of Piano  
  
  
  Years of Teaching Experience:    
24 years    
  Education:    
    Bachelor of Music - Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois    
  Master of Music - Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois    
  Suzuki™ Apprentice - Yasuko Joichi, Student of Shinichi Suzuki, Glencoe, Illinois    
  
  Membership:      
    Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)    
  Washington State Music Teachers Association    
  Olympia Music Teachers Association      
  
  Studio Location:    
  Yenney Music    
Studio #2  
1404 Harrison NW  
Olympia, Washington  
Telephone: 360-943-7500  
  
  Web Address:    
  http://www.idjr.com    
  
  Email Address:    
  Email Ignacio    
  
  Phone:    

Business: 360-280-1363  
  
  Duration of Lessons:    
30 or 60 minutes  
  
  Frequency of Lessons:    
One lesson per week. Upon request, additional lessons may be approved by instructor.    ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:19:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://idjr.com/home/biography/</link><guid>http://idjr.com/home/biography/</guid></item></channel></rss>