Most students receive a half hour weekly lesson, for which I charge $ 26.
Bills are sent out every two months.
For lessons cancelled on less than 24 hours notice, the full fee will be charged,
unless for a sudden emergency.
Students are required to have daily access to a piano, acoustic or digital;
an electric keyboard is not sufficient.
Students should also plan to spend about $ 50 a year on printed music,
and an additional $ 20 on fees for special events.

Performance opportunities include a fall or spring recital, occasional informal performances for other students, yearly testing through the Illinois State Music Teachers' Association, and a variety of more formal events as the student progresses. None are required, but are offered as incentive and experience to those students who benefit from them.

EDUCATION:

B.A. Earlham College music major, education minor
Private piano study, Chicago, Viola Haas and Easley Blackwood
Theory and piano studies, U of Chicago, Easley Blackwood, 3 years
Music theory, history, and pedagogy, Indiana University
and Northwestern University

EXPERIENCE:
Private piano teaching, 1972-present
Freelance accompanying, performing, piano and musical theater,
1972-present
Music theory chair, Chicago Area Music Teachers Association
Staff musician, Beacon Unitarian Church 1978-1985
Music director, Beacon Unitarian Church, Oak Park, 1985-94
Staff musician, Unity Temple Congregation, Oak Park 1994-2001
Music Director, Unity Temple Congregation 2001-2007
Mother of two, 1977 - -

CURRENTLY:
Piano and sight singing teacher, Betsy Davis Music Studio, Oak Park, IL
Member, Chicago Area Music Teachers' Association