What curriculum do you use?

For Chordal Piano (lead sheets) and Voice: Individualized based on musical preferences
For Traditional Piano (sheet music): Piano Adventures
For Guitar: Essential Elements for Guitar and Individualized preferences

For Ukulele: Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book and Individualized preferences

What if I need to miss a lesson?

That's okay! As long as you give me 2 hours notice, you can re-schedule or cancel as much as you need. 

Please see my "Make up" and "No call, No show" policies listed below:

Make up policy: 

Clients may have unlimited make ups (meaning they can always reschedule their original lesson). However, if the client misses their make up lesson, that cannot be made up.

“No call, no show” policy

Clients will be charged half of their lesson fee if they: 1. Do not show up to their lesson and/or 2. Have not given at least a 2 hours’ notice before their lesson time to Krista Marie that they will be absent. No charge will be applied if clients have given Krista Marie proper notice (2 hours) before their lesson. This policy is subject to Krista Marie’s judgment.

How often should I be practicing?

At least once a day for 10-15 minutes or 2 hours a week is a good goal to have. Forgive yourself if it doesn't happen but always try again! Skills will come faster with time and practice.

How often should students have a lesson?

It depends! The student's level of commitment, age, experience, and individual needs are all factors when determining the frequency and length of lessons. The best thing is consistency when it comes to lessons and practicing. This results in longer skill retention. As a standard, a typical lesson is a half hour every week or an hour every other week. But Music Matters is flexible! Let me know what I can do to help make it work for you.

How much are lessons/services?

My prices have a wide range depending on your financial needs, the service, and the number of lessons/services. For more details, please contact me directly for a free estimate.

But how much are they really?

Except covering the cost of your materials, what you see is what you pay. No registration fee, cancellation fee, or recital tickets. 

What are your accepted forms of payment

Cash, Check, Zelle, Debit/Credit Card via Square, or PayPal/Venmo @ MusicMattersKM

Where are you located?

First Presbyterian Church, 300 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101

Is there parking available?

Yes. There is parking at the church and at the parking deck on Cherry St.

Additionally, there is free parking on the street after 5pm or a free lot on the corner of Second St. and Cherry St. (If you're traveling on Cherry, the entrance is located on the left before you get to Second St)

Is the location ADA accessible?

Yes! There are ramps and elevators available to access the Music Matters office.

I'm interested in hiring you as a performer. What songs/genres can I expect?

Great question! My song selections are hand-tailored to your event. Requests are encouraged and most songs are possible. Please reach out to me directly to discuss.

Can I hear you before I hire you? When are you performing? 

Absolutely! I would be happy to send a video or recording of a preferred song. Alternatively, you can come hear me perform live at these locations: 

• Traditional Church Service - Every Sunday. 8:45-9:45am. First Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem - First Presbyterian Church | Winston-Salem, NC 

• Salem Baroque Festival - Friday, September 11th, 2026. 7:00. Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in High Point - Home | Salem Baroque Festival 

• Salem Baroque Festival - Sunday, September 13th, 2026. 3:00. Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem- Home | Salem Baroque Festival 

• All Saints Evensong - Sunday, November 1st, 2026. 7:30. First Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem - First Presbyterian Church | Winston-Salem, NC 

• Margaret Bond's "Credo" with The Winston Salem Choral Artists- Friday, November 6th, 2026. 7:30. Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem- Home - Winston-Salem Choral Artists 

• Handel's "Messiah" with The Western Piedmont Symphony-Thursday, November 19th, 2026. 7:30. St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Hickory- Home - Western Piedmont Symphony 

• Handel's "Messiah" with The Western Piedmont Symphony-Sunday, November 22nd, 2026. 3:00. Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center in Boone- Home - Western Piedmont Symphony 

• Advent Evensong - Sunday, December, 6th, 2026. 7:30. First Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem - First Presbyterian Church | Winston-Salem, NC 

• "Christmas with the Choral Artists" with The Winston Salem Choral Artists- Saturday, December 19th. 3:00. Clemmons Broyhill Center - Home - Winston-Salem Choral Artists 

• "Christmas with the Choral Artists" with The Winston Salem Choral Artists- Saturday, December 19th. 7:30. and Monday, December 21st, 2026. 7:30. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Winston Salem- Home - Winston-Salem Choral Artists 

What are your working hours? 

 My schedule can change drastically from week to week. Please see my current availability by clicking "Schedule A Class".

I've reached out and haven't heard back. Why?

 My office hours are on Monday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, and Friday mornings. Please allow at least 48 hours for a reply before re-submitting requests. Please label your email URGENT if it time sensitive and I will respond accordingly.