Reopening Procedures!

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My piano is lonely and misses everyone playing beautiful music on it! Dear Pianists, While I'm continually monitoring the virus situation in Chicago, I think it should be safe, based on best practices being recommended by scientific experts, to consider coming back to in-person lessons in a limited way. I'm announcing a tentative opening of Tuesday, May 26th to those who are interested. Please read the following policy announcement carefully regarding keeping safe distances, enhanced sanitizing protocols, lesson procedures, and online options! Let's stay in touch, respect everyone's concern for safety, and work together to keep music nourishing us! Please respond to me with how you'd like to proceed for next week! - Aubrey

ENSURING SAFE DISTANCES One student will be permitted in the studio at a time.  At this time, I will refrain from hands-on adjustments and will rely on verbal instruction to address technique and coordination. Plan to arrive on time and wait outside. I will accompany each student in so there is no needless touching of lockboxes, doorknobs, etc. Lessons will end five minutes early to allow for thorough cleaning between students as well as social distancing in the hallway. Masks must be worn in the hallway and upon entering the studio. If we are able to keep proper distancing during lessons, masks may be removed. ENHANCED SANITIZING PROTOCOLS High-touch surfaces of studio, bathroom, and hallway will be thoroughly disinfected between each student. Hand sanitizing stations will be available outside the studio and near the piano. Masks will be worn while students enter and leave the studio. Masks will be worn or on hand during lessons. An air purifier will be running and windows will be open during lessons. Students will wash hands before each lesson, using paper towels (not cloth towels). LESSON PROCEDURES Please arrive on time and wait outside. I will come get your child at his/her lesson time. The front door will be locked, and the lockbox will not be available for use. This is to protect everyone taking lessons and maintain safe distances. Parents, siblings, and other observers will not be permitted during lessons. Older students will take their own notes, and I will e-mail you the notes for younger students. If you're available, we can set up FaceTime or Skype during the lesson so you may observe. Students will bring their materials, notebook, and a pencil and eraser. We will not be sharing objects. All families will need to sign a new waiver. I will send a separate email with the new waiver, which you must return before lesson. ONLINE LEARNING CONTINUES! I understand and respect that not everyone feels comfortable coming to lessons yet. Additionally, I appreciate those that haven't been able to maintain quarantine, have traveled outside the state, or have been exposed staying home to keep the rest of us safe. The good news is that I will continue offering distance learning to those who prefer to continue that way for the time being. This is flexible and we will go with everyone's comfort level for lessons. Group classes will continue to operate over Marco Polo through June.  FaithSlaker Music, Chicago, Illinois www.faithslakermusic.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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