Mastery Program
The Mastery program is an elite program for the most dedicated students whose goal is to reach piano mastery. Piano Mastery graduates will have the skills to go on to major conservatories and performance and teaching careers.
The Mastery program is available to students who:
- have passed all 9 Habits evaluations successfully
- are committed to following the ‘Practice Hours to Mastery’ chart below
- exhibit a strong work ethic and are able to follow direct practice and assignment instructions
- have a great degree of parental support and commitment
Students are selected for the Mastery Program on a case by case basis. Students are evaluated on a continuing basis as to their fit in the Mastery program. Other PPA programs will be suggested to the student if the above requirements aren’t continuously met, or their musical goals change.
Students in the Mastery program participate regularly in recitals, competitions and masterclasses.
PRACTICE HOURS TO PIANO MASTERY
Follow this practice chart and you will achieve mastery by the time you graduate from high school. It is assumed that students practice 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year.
If you practice more than the daily amounts listed or more than 5 days per week you will achieve mastery sooner.
Kindergarten 45 minutes
1st 1 hour
2nd 1 hour 15 minutes
3rd 1 hour 30 minutes
4th 2 hours
5th 2 hours 30 minutes
6th 3 hours
7th 3 hours 30 minutes
8th 4 hours
9th 4 hours 30 minutes
10th-12th 5 hours