Studio Policies
"There are no shortcuts to any
place worth going."
– Beverly Sills
- Lessons must be cancelled with more than 24 hours notice in order to avoid charges. Exceptions will be made for illnesses and emergencies. Make-up lessons will be scheduled for a mutually convenient time.
- If I cancel a lesson with less than 24 hours notice for reasons other than illness or emergency, the make-up lesson is free.
- From time to time sheet music will need
to be purchased by
the student, although this cost will be limited wherever possible. The
following accessories are required of all students. If you do not
already own any of these items, please ask me for referrals and
recommendations before spending your money.
- all necessary lubricants and cleaning supplies for your instrument;
- a metronome;
- a music stand.
- Payments can be made either weekly or monthly. There will be a $25 fee for any returned checks.
Progress (not only in music) cannot be made without practice. I do not like to nag and bug my students to practice. In addition to wasting valuable lesson time, it takes away from the fun and enjoyment I wish to have as a teacher, as well as the fun and enjoyment I wish for my students to have as musicians. There needs to be a commitment from both the student and the parent(s) that best efforts will be made to find sufficient time between lessons to practice and prepare. A portion of the lesson time is devoted to the structuring of practice sessions in order to make the best use of your time and efforts. One basic concept to remember is that six 20-minute practice sessions or four 30-minute sessions during the week are far more beneficial than two 60-minute sessions. Click here for more practice tips.