Studio Location & Visitation Guide

I live and teach in the thriving, vibrant, and culturally rich community of Bethlehem, PA. Centrally located in the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem is adjacent to a great number of good schools and community music and arts programs.

The studio location is at my home in Bethlehem, on a quiet loop in Hanover Township.

The nearest major cross streets are Stoke Park Rd and Jacksonville Rd.

📍Address:👉  1391 W Stafore Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Visitor Guidelines

A two-story house with gray siding and black shutters, a stone facade at the base, and a white garage door. There are well-maintained bushes and a concrete pathway in the front yard. The sky is clear and blue.

Parking & Arrival

The studio location in Bethlehem provides ample street parking. You may also park in the driveway, but please be mindful not to block other cars.

Plan to arrive a few minutes prior to the scheduled lesson time, but do not approach the entrance more than 5 minutes in advance (see Punctuality & Tardiness).

I may see you via the door camera when you approach, but if I don’t answer within a minute (sometimes I won’t see or hear the notification if I am teaching), there is a second doorbell under the camera that will make sure I am alerted.

Front entrance of a house with stone exterior walls, a white door, a small porch, and a concrete walkway leading to the steps. There are neatly trimmed bushes and mulch in the garden beds, with a window on the left and a dormer window on the upper level with black shutters. The house has a gray roof and white siding, and is set against a backdrop of blue sky and trees.

A white doorbell mounted beside a window and granite wall.

Cleanliness & Hygiene

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO REMOVE YOUR SHOES. There is a bench on the porch, or you can remove them once inside. The floors are tile and hardwood, so attendees are encouraged to wear socks. To promote cleanliness in the studio, hands are to be washed and/or sanitized at the start and end of each lesson.

A person holding a smartphone with colorful bokeh lights in the background.

Use of Electronics

Prior to the beginning of lesson, students and family should silence all electronic devices. While students will be using devices regularly during the week to access their Student Home Materials, they will not need these devices during the lesson itself.

For parents and any non-participating visitors, there is public Wi-Fi available. Just ask for the password, and keep devices in silent mode to avoid distracting others.

If you must accept an urgent call, please step outside.

Food and Drink

Food, chewing gum, candy, and beverages (except bottled water) are not allowed during lessons.

Restrooms

There is a restroom available in the studio. Please plan to use it before or after the lesson.

Piano Cats

Please be advised that I have cats! 🐈🐈‍⬛

They may not interact with you during your lesson, and I keep the studio environment as clean as possible, but if you are allergic to cats specifically, then you may prefer having your lessons online instead.

A bottle of hand sanitizer with blue liquid, a light blue disposable face mask, and a white face mask on a black surface.

Illness & Allergies

If you are sick, or think you may be getting sick, students are REQUIRED to cancel or reschedule the lesson (see Missed Lessons). Alternately, lessons can now be attended online!

Any student (or family member) that attends a lesson showing symptoms of illness will be required to wear a mask, or may even be sent home early.

Sometimes, allergies can create just as much havoc as illness. If you are sniffling and sneezing, or constantly taking a break to use a tissue, this can be distracting to both you and others. Please consider cancelling or rescheduling your lesson if you are experiencing severe allergies.