Studio Lesson Program Survey - Department of Music at Princeton University

Which major or area of study have you declared or intend to declare?(Required)

Which minor(s) are you earning or intend to earn, if any?(Required)

Please select all that apply. Most students are limited to 2 sub programs.

Other:(Required)

For which instructor are you answering on THIS survey?

NOTE: If you are taking or have taken lessons with multiple instructors, please fill out another survey for each instructor.

What is the overall quality of the lesson with this instructor?(Required)

Technical mastery of my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor(Required)

My artistry and ability to express myself through my instrument is improved by taking lessons with this instructor(Required)

My instructor's teaching style is clear and effective.(Required)

My instructor's teaching style is supportive and empathetic.(Required)

My teacher's communications are respectful.(Required)

My teacher's communications are timely.(Required)

My goals for taking lessons are:(Required)

Improve my technique

To get into or play better in an ensemble

Prepare new repertoire

To fulfill requirements for a degree program

Prepare for an audition, competition, or other future performance(s)

To express myself more fully as an artist

To fulfill expectations from family/friends

To improve my mental health

Other

Please select all that apply.

Other(Required)

My goals for taking lessons are being met.(Required)

I am deeply invested in and committed to growth in my chosen instrument.(Required)

Taking lessons…(Required)

Please select all that apply.

Other(Required)

For how long had you studied this instrument before taking studio lessons at Princeton?(Required)

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

Is there anything more you’d like to share about your experience with this instructor?

Schedules and expectations for lessons are:(Required)

Very workable with my academic load

Satisfactory to manage

Demanding at times, but mostly manageable

Too demanding to fit in with academics

Other

If you selected 'Other,' please explain:(Required)

This semester, I received the number of lessons I expected to:(Required)

Yes

Other

If you selected "other," please explain:(Required)

Do you have any other comments to share about scheduling your lessons?

Are you receiving any sort of subsidy for lessons this semester?(Required)

Financial Aid Subsidy (100%)

Ensemble Participation Subsidy (50%)

MPP Minor Subsidy (100%)

Music Major Subsidy (100%)

No subsidy

I don’t know

Other

Please check all that apply.

Other:(Required)

I clearly understood my financial obligations for lessons before I started:(Required)

Strongly Agree

Somewhat Agree

Neutral

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The price of my lessons is a good value.(Required)

Strongly Agree

Somewhat Agree

Neutral

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Anything else you'd like to share about the financial arrangements for lessons?

Do you participate in any faculty-led Music Department Ensembles?(Required)

Please check all that apply.

Are you part of any other music ensembles on campus? If so, which one(s)?

Please list any/all that apply.

Do your private lessons help you perform at a higher level in any of these ensembles?(Required)

Very much so

Somewhat Yes

Neutral

Somewhat No

Not at all

How did you hear about the studio lesson program?

Please check all that apply.

Other:(Required)

Are there any other thoughts you'd like to share about your experience in lessons?

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