Policies are based on National Standards for Professional Music Schools & Studios*
Lessons include a planned curriculum designed for each student’s age and goals. It includes the study and physical aspects of playing the violin, music scales, etudes (technique exercises), solo and orchestra repertoire, music theory, and the multiple systems that make the violin and music actually work. Students gain the benefit of learning the violin and music as a complete language; how to practice at home; recommended recordings to listen to and concerts to attend; a list of music web sites for resource and research, and; personal assistance in selecting a violin for any level student. I use the Suzuki Method for young beginner students.
Lessons are weekly at 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Corresponding fees are $45, $58, and $70. Students will receive an electronic monthly invoice statement. Lesson fees are bundled monthly and are due on or before the first week of the month.
30 minute lessons (4): $180
45 minute lessons (4): $232
60 minute lessons (4): $280
30 minute lessons (5): $225
45 minute lessons (5) : $290
60 minute lessons (5) : $350
New students may request a single 3/4 hour trial lesson at the $58.00 rate (fee due at the trial lesson). The new student may decide to continue on a regular monthly basis, in which case, the trial lesson fee will be applied towards the first month tuition. Continuing students are responsible for the complete month of either 4 or 5 lessons. This policy is in effect from September 01 to June 30. The summer months of July and August have flexibility for schedule adjustments that allows for vacations and holidays.
These Guidelines are designed to ensure the ongoing quality progress of the student on a month-to-month basis.
• Students may request a lesson re-schedule with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
• Missed or cancelled lessons may not be deducted from current monthly invoices.
• Students will always be afforded the opportunity to receive a makeup class for their lesson cancellation at a mutually convenient time.
• Students arriving late to their lessons will receive only the remaining portion of their scheduled time.
• Lessons are subject to suspension or discontinuance for non-timely payment of fees or partial payment of fees.
• Students will always receive a make-up class for any lesson cancellations by the teacher.
*NASM [National Association of Schools of Music], MENC [Music Educators National Conference]