Studio Lesson Program Survey-Results View

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Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Philosophy

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Cognitive Science
  • Religion
  • Values and Public Life
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Kevin Deas

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
  • Ensemble Participation Subsidy (50%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton University Glee Club
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
4
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
4
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
4

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Chemical and Biological Engineering

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Bioengineering
  • Music Performance
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Rochelle Ellis

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
  • To improve my mental health
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Satisfactory to manage

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
4
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
4
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Mathematics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Humanistic Studies
  • Quantitative and Computational Biology
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Nancy Wilson

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton Sinfonia
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Astrophysical Sciences

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Not Applicable
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Sumi Tonooka

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
  • To improve my mental health
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Anything you’d like to share about what you are learning/gaining or would like to learn/gain through studio lessons?

Sumi is exposing me to new repertoire and styles that I wouldn't have otherwise encountered. She is pushing me to play more expressively and see a larger space of possibility. She is connecting me with resources to learn new techniques and fine-tune existing ones.

Anything you’d like to share about the overall studio lesson program instructors?

Sumi has great insights about how our playing connects to our mental state.

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • No subsidy
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Chemistry

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Applied and Computational Mathematics
  • Music
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Alan Feinberg

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
  • To fulfill expectations from family/friends
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Anything you’d like to share about what you are learning/gaining or would like to learn/gain through studio lessons?

I am learning a lot, especially about technique.

Anything you’d like to share about the overall studio lesson program instructors?

Lessons have been great!

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • No subsidy
Anything else you'd like to share about the financial arrangements for lessons?

No

Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
How does taking studio lessons contribute to your overall Princeton Experience?

They've been great!

What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Civil and Environmental Engineering

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Urban Studies
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Robert Wagner

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

3-5 years

Lesson frequency is...

Demanding at times, but mostly manageable

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton Sinfonia
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Anthropology

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Cognitive Science
  • Environmental Studies
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Rochelle Ellis

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
  • To improve my mental health
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

3-5 years

Lesson frequency is...

Demanding at times, but mostly manageable

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
4
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Music
  • Sustainable Energy
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Jessica Thompson

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • To fulfill requirements for a degree program
  • Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Demanding at times, but mostly manageable

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
  • Ensemble Participation Subsidy (50%)
Anything else you'd like to share about the financial arrangements for lessons?

I'm happy that I'm able to get lessons with 100% subsidy.

Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton Sinfonia
How does taking studio lessons contribute to your overall Princeton Experience?

No

What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
4
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Mathematics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Music
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Geoffrey Burleson

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • No subsidy
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 5, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Economics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Jack Hill

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton University Orchestra (PUO)
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 6, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Economics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Music Performance
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Jessica Thompson

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • To fulfill requirements for a degree program
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Anything you’d like to share about what you are learning/gaining or would like to learn/gain through studio lessons?

N/A

Anything you’d like to share about the overall studio lesson program instructors?

N/A

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Anything else you'd like to share about the financial arrangements for lessons?

N/A

Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton University Orchestra (PUO)
How does taking studio lessons contribute to your overall Princeton Experience?

N/A

What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 6, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Economics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Finance
  • Music
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Nancy Wilson

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
  • To improve my mental health
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Satisfactory to manage

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
  • Ensemble Participation Subsidy (50%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Princeton University Orchestra (PUO)
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 6, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Physics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Not Applicable
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Francine Kay

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • No subsidy
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 6, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Classics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • European Studies
  • French and Italian
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

David Kellett

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Satisfactory to manage

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • Chamber Choir
  • Princeton University Glee Club

In departmental ensembles, Glee specifically

What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 7, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Physics

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • French and Italian
  • Judaic Studies
  • Mathematics
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Ronald Cappon

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • To get into or play better in an ensemble
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

Never

Lesson frequency is...

Satisfactory to manage

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5

Date CreatedDec 7, 2025

What major have you declared or intend to declare?

Computer Science - A.B.

What certificates are you earning or intend to earn?
  • Chinese Language
  • Music Performance
For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

Francine Kay

Taking studio lessons with this instructor (check all that apply)
  • Improve my technique
  • Prepare new repertoire
  • Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)
  • To express myself more fully as an artist
For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?

5+ years

Lesson frequency is...

Very workable with my academic load

Lesson duration is...

Yes

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons with this instructor? (check all that apply)
  • Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)
Schedules and expectations for lessons are...

Strongly Agree

  • None
What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?
Excellent 5
Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5
My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor
Strongly agree 5