Thoughts on Mentoring

Mentoring is a way of “giving back” the knowledge and support that a mentor has received. Good mentors are listeners who care, are non-judgmental, and encourage others to grow. Mentors are happy to share their expertise and experience. A Mentee is someone who wants to listen and to grow.

Mentor responsibilities and procedure:
  • All NEPTA members adhere to NEPTA’s Code of Ethics.
  • The Mentor provides the opportunity to observe a minimum of three lessons and will be available one half-hour for discussion.
  • The Mentor is responsible for supervising their piano students at all times.
  • The Mentee will not be left alone with the student, in person or online.
  • The Mentee simply observes, quietly. Any questions should be addressed before or after the lesson at the Mentor’s convenience.
  • The Mentee will not teach the Mentor’s students at any time while they are a Mentee.
  • The Mentor maintains the confidential and private nature of all records of participating students and their families. Full names and contact information of students will not be given to the Mentee.
  • The comfort of the student is the highest priority at all times. If the student does not want to be observed during a lesson, the Mentee will be notified.
  • When observing online, the Mentee will be muted and visible onscreen at all times. The Mentee agrees to be alone in their room. No one other than the Mentee will be observing.
  • The Mentor may make certain requests of the Mentee. For example: request a certain dress code, be punctual, notify you if they cannot observe lessons as planned.
  • After being paired with a Mentee the Mentor sends the Introductory Letter to the parent(s) to obtain signed Parental Permission for all participating students, and have verbal agreement from students who are minors.
  • Any documents the Mentor signs will become, and remain, part of the NEPTA Mentoring Program files.

If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please fill out the Mentor Application.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Mentor!