Please arrive no more than five minutes before your scheduled lesson or Lab time.

Our studio is located on the third floor of First Church. Patterson Performing Arts is not affiliated with the church, but we are grateful for the beautiful studio space they provide. Please help us take good care of the building and be respectful of the church facilities.

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What should I do when I arrive?​

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• Wait outside the wooden doors at the west entrance. Your Instructor or Teaching Assistant will meet you there at your scheduled lesson time.

• Staff may be assisting another student, so please allow a few moments for someone to appear. If you are unable to get in at your lesson time, text the studio at 314-529-0082.

• There are stairs to the studio as well as an elevator for anyone who needs it.

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What should I bring?

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All students should bring:

• Sheet music organized in a binder or assigned piano books/materials

• Pencil

• Leak-proof water bottle

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Voice students should also bring:

• A charged phone or other device for recording portions of the lesson

• Any assigned sight-reading or curriculum materials

 

What is this Student Portal?

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Once you register, you’ll receive login information for the Patterson Performing Arts Student Portal. Your Student Portal is where you can:

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• View your lesson schedule and upcoming studio events

• Report an absence

• View and use available make-up credits

• Sign up for eligible make-up lesson openings

• Keep your contact information up to date

 

We recommend bookmarking the Student Portal so it’s easy to find when you need it.

 

What should I do if I need to miss a lesson?

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If you know you’ll be absent, please report the absence through the Student Portal at least 24 hours before your scheduled lesson.

When an eligible absence is submitted at least 24 hours in advance, a make-up credit will be issued. You may then use that credit to register for an eligible open make-up slot. Lab students may register for available Lab openings, while private students may register for available private lesson openings.

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A few important reminders:

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• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice do not receive a make-up credit.

• Students may use up to 3 make-up credits per Fall/Winter or Spring session and 2 during the Summer session.

• Make-up credits expire at the end of the session and do not roll over.

• In a sudden emergency, please notify the studio as soon as possible by texting 314-529-0082 rather than emailing.

• If you need to permanently or temporarily change your regular lesson time, contact the studio directly so we can help.

 

For complete details, please refer to our Studio Policies.

 

What happens if the weather is bad?

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If weather conditions require us to close the physical studio, we will notify affected students and families via email and text (for families who opt in to receive SMS messages in the portal). When possible, scheduled lessons will be held online via Zoom instead, and login information will be provided.

 

What opportunities are there to perform?

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Performance is an important part of music education at Patterson Performing Arts, Inc., and students have several opportunities throughout the year. Students in both our Accelerated Voice and Piano Labs have informal performance opportunities already built into the Lab experience.

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Voice students can participate in our studio performance season, including performances for family, friends, and the general public at professional venues like The Blue Strawberry. Our Annual Showcases often includes ensemble and small group numbers that give students the opportunity to perform with other singers on stage. Showcase is an optional add-on that requires an additional commitment outside of labs & lessons.

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Participation in studio performances and corresponding rehearsals is an expected part of voice study. We know that performing can feel intimidating, especially for newer students, and instructors work with students well in advance to help them feel prepared and confident.

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Piano students have opportunities to perform when they are ready, including our annual Open House performance.​​ Additional community performances may be offered throughout the year, including outreach performances at local retirement communities and special events at local performance venues.

 

How can I stay up-to-date on studio information?

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First, make sure your email address, phone number, and other contact information are current in the Student Portal. Important studio announcements and schedule information will be sent directly to you.

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You can also follow Patterson Performing Arts on Facebook and Instagram, where we celebrate student accomplishments, share studio news, and post other updates.