Rhodes Violin/Viola Studio Policy 

General:

• Students will need to supply their own instrument, books and materials.

• Students that arrive late will only receive the remainder of their lesson time.

• Canceled lessons: If I cancel a lesson, I will offer a make-up lesson on another possible day. If the student cancels the lesson 24 hours in advance, a make-up will be offered. Lessons canceled by the student less than 24 hours in advance of the lesson and missed lessons will not be made-up.

•  I will make up/reschedule no more than 2 lessons per term (Fall and Spring).

 

Tuition and Fees: 

• $86.00 per month (30 min. lessons). Discounts offered for 45 min. ($118.00) and 60 min. ($150.00) lessons. 

• In lieu of raising my monthly tuition fees to keep up with inflation, I have decided to keep tuition the same and instead take a few weeks off each semester.

• I do not charge by lesson, but charge a set, monthly fee to be part of the studio. 

• Tuition is due by the 6th day of each month.

  • $10.00 late fee 24 hours after the 6th day of the month. $20.00 late fee if payment is more than a week late.

  • No refunds after lessons have started for the month.

  • If you wish to discontinue lessons, notice a month in advance is required.

 

Practicing and Preparation:

• Students are required to practice within 10 minutes of their lesson length. Meaning, students with 30 minute lessons need to be practicing at least 20 minutes 5-6 days a week. This is the minimum that is required. 

• Lessons may end early if the student has not practiced and properly prepared.

 

Behavior:

• Please arrive on time to each lesson.

• Come prepared with all materials and books.

• I will end lessons early if the student is being disrespectful.

• No gum, candy or food in lessons. Water is fine.

 

Recitals:

• Recitals will be held twice a year. 

• An accompanist is required, I will supply an accompanist for the entire studio or you can find another accompanist. Plan on at least one rehearsal with the accompanist and myself. Accompanists generally charge a reasonable fee for their time. 

• Recitals and studio classes are required. A month’s notice in advance for the time and place will be given.

• Recital pieces must be memorized 1 month in advance to the recital

 

Parents:

• Parents are required to come to lessons and take notes for students ages 4-12

• Please do not bring a child to lessons if they are sick/contagious. I will offer one make-up lesson per semester if your child wakes up sick and at least 4 hours notice is given. A zoom lesson is also an option.

• Practice with your students regularly.

• Read and respond in a timely manner when necessary to emails, phone calls, and texts.

• Please ask questions and give feedback.

 

Schedule and Lesson Length:

• Lessons are most effective when taken all year long. 

• Students who have completed Suzuki Book 1 are strongly encouraged to move to a longer lesson time. (45 min. or 60 min, weekly lessons)

• Plan on regular weekly lessons except for the following days:

  • Christmas break/New Years 

  • Spring Break

  • Memorial Day

  • 4th of July

  • Labor Day

  • Fall Break

  • Thanksgiving Break

  • Teacher Breaks

 

Supplemental Activities

• School orchestra (MWSA and Ambassadors, middle and high school, various community orchestras).

• Cache Youth Symphony 

• Summer Music festivals and camps (USU has a fantastic chamber music camp in June for students ages 14-18).

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