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  • Home
  • Lessons
    • Music Lessons
    • Piano Lessons
    • Voice Lessons
    • Combo Piano and Voice
    • Music Composition
  • About
    • About Matt Safley Music
    • Why Matt Safley Music
    • Event and Recital Info
    • Tuition and Lesson Info
    • Attendance
  • Calendar
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Event & Recital Information

Entry & Materials Fees

A $15 fee will be assessed for each student to cover preparation and material costs. 


This applies to the Fall and Spring private student recitals.

2022-2023 Recital Details

Fall & Spring Recital Information

Immersive Fall Recital with Food Drive: Saturday, October 22nd, 2022. 

  • Students share 1-2 pieces for each other, family, and audience members.
  • Online and In Person Recitals are offered
  • This year students are learning about the basics of what makes their piece sound the way it is, incorporating theory, history, and critical listening skills. They will then deliver that information in a fun way for all to learn about their music!ents may sign up for 1 - 60 minute slot. Maximum of 6 students per hour. 
  • Counts as their  lesson for the week, no exceptions. Students that do not participate will still receive a lesson. Time may fluctuate to accommodate recital participants.
  • Recital participants unable to attend one of the scheduled slots will still receive their lessons.
  • No classes on Saturday the week of the Recital.  
  • Students can use Lesson Passes for extra lessons during this time. 

Recital Preparation Weeks: Oct. 17–21, 2022 & Apr. 24-28, 2023

Share a practice performance and receive feedback from other students so we can help each other bust nerves and build confidence!

  • Students may sign up for 1 - 60 minute slot. Maximum of 6 students per hour. 
  • Counts as their  lesson for the week, no exceptions. Students that do not participate will still receive a lesson. Time may fluctuate to accommodate recital participants.
  • Recital participants unable to attend one of the scheduled slots will still receive their lessons.
  • No classes on Saturday the week of the Recital.  
  • Students can use Lesson Passes for extra lessons during this time.  

Progressive Evaluations

Progressive Evaluation Practice Week: Feb. 20-24, 2023

Here's an opportunity for students to play or sing for each other and get feedback from your peers and your teacher the week of the Evaluation.

  • Serves as a masterclass, coaching, peer evaluation/support group to enhance confidence and quality of playing or singing for the day of the actual event.
  • Students participating will sign up for one  60 minute slot with a maximum of 6 students each hour. Counts as their lesson for the week. If students want to participate, and not use a lesson pass, the current prorated lesson amount will be charged and due before the event begins, or student will be ineligible to participate.
  • Students can use Lesson Passes for extra lessons during this time.

Progressive Evaluation

There is a $25 registration fee due no later than February 1st. Piano students memorize 2 pieces of differing styles. A rating is received and points are accumulated towards a trophy. As each trophy is earned, the size increases. It typically takes 3-4 years of participation to earn a trophy, and each consecutive trophy after that.


This type of evaluation is different than many other St. Louis music studios, as arrangements can be performed, along with contemporary pieces such as pop, rock, R&B, video game music, and music from blockbuster motion picture soundtracks. 

More Important Recital & Event Details

Summer Soirée: Sunday, August 20th, 2023

Students celebrate their work over the last year, share a sneak peak of their fall festival piece, and participate in a few music games/activities. This is a very casual play through and sample of pieces being prepared for an upcoming recital or evaluation. 


Students sign up for 60-75 minute options. A maximum of 8 kids in each section will be allowed.  Prorated fee will be due if they do not use Lesson Passes for extra lessons during this time.

Extra Recital Events Throughout the Year

Experienced students that have a wide repertoire are encouraged to pursue continual mastery of their instrument and build confidence by getting in front of others. Students will perform a program of 3-4 pieces for an audience. 

  • Participation is dependent on the instructor's recommendation that the student is ready.
  • Multiple lessons a week are typically necessary for such preparation and extra lessons will be prorated.
  • Students may use Lesson Passes.

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Matt Safley Music is a private music studio in St. Louis offering piano and keyboard lessons, voice lessons, combination piano/voice lessons, and music writing lessons.


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  • Music Composition
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  • Tuition and Lesson Info
  • Attendance
  • Calendar
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