Contact Information:
    Advance to Music Telephone:  (858) 748-8944   Cell: (858) 248-2490
    Address:13349 Montego Dr., Poway, CA 92064 E-mail: rosiemace@advancetomusic.com
ADVANCE TO MUSIC
Piano Lessons
    Rosie Mace gives private piano lessons in her home in Poway. Lessons last 30 or 45
    minutes, depending on student's age, level, and ability to focus for an extended time.  
    A 30-minute lesson is recommended for younger children at levels 1 and 2. Children at level
    2 may require longer piano lessons as more material needs to be covered. For children on
    level 3 and above, a 45-minute lesson is recommended.
                                Rosie' s philosophy
    Learning to play the piano is a great opportunity for a child - it brings much satisfaction,
    builds a great appreciation for music, teaches discipline, and gives confidence. I am very
    grateful to my mother for giving me the gift of music.
    The Teacher
    I believe that the teacher needs to have a personal relationship with the child, to be
    encouraging and understanding, yet demanding  enough to help the child to progress.
    The Student
    "Practice makes perfect". While the piano lessons are well structured and fun, they are only
    one part of the process. Learning to play the piano requires practicing - this is the student's
    part. When children practice and learn a song, or master a skill, they feel satisfied and
    encouraged by their accomplishments.
    The Parents
    The parents have a key role in helping their child to practice. Young children need a parent
    to be with them while they practice, to encourage them, to read to them what the teacher has
    written in their assignment book. You can make this time fun - have your child "teach" you!
    Materials
    Even though each lesson is designed according to the individual needs of each child, all
    lessons are balanced, and include warm ups, music theory and sight reading. I use Alfred's
    Prep Course for young beginners, and Alfred's Basic Course. Students need to have
    Theory Book, Lesson Book, Technic Book, and Solo or Recital Book. Each book is
    about $6 and may be bought at The Piano Warehouse  /see map/ or ordered online from  
    Portland Music Company, or from www.amazon.com. In Poway you can find all books at:

    "Ozzie's Music Incorporated"
    12222 Poway Rd. Ste 25
    Poway, CA 92064
    (858) 748-4721/ (858) 578-4521

    Students also need to have an Assignment Book -  a notebook of your choice where I can
    write down the student's assignments for the following week.