LESSONS

  • Lessons are scheduled every week starting mid-September thru the entire month of June except for holidays.
  • Beginners thru Book 1 students are encouraged to take 45-minute lessons.
  • Book 2 and beyond students are encouraged to take 60-minute lessons.
  • No make-up lessons or refunds will be offered if a family cannot attend their scheduled lesson time. This means that a family will be charged if they miss their lesson. If I need to reschedule I will work with each family to find a mutually agreeable time to make-up the lesson
  • 1 month in advance notice is requested if a family is going to discontinue study.
  • Cell phones are to be turned off during lessons.

GROUP CLASS

  • Group classes meet twice a month on Fridays.
  • Group classes will combine fun violin activities with Music Mind Games- a theory curriculum that complements the Suzuki philosophy.
  • Families are expected to miss no more than 2 group classes a year.
  • Cell phones are to be turned off during group classes.

TUITION

  • Tuition is due at the first lesson of every month. Holiday months will be prorated accordingly. Monthly tuition for 4, 45-minute lessons and 2 group classes is $120. Monthly tuition for 4, 60-minute lessons and 2 group classes is $160.
  • If families find the tuition cost prohibitive but are sincerely interested and committed to joining this studio I am open to work with a sliding scale to meet individual needs. Please consult with me directly about this.

PRACTICE

  • Students are expected to practice 6 days a week. The lesson does not count as a practice session.
  • Practice length is equal to the length of the lesson. The exception of practice length equaling lesson length is with beginners who are still gathering skills.

LISTENING

  • Recommended amount of Suzuki CD listening is 1-3 hours a day and this music can be played in the background.
  • Students are encouraged to attend classical music performances whenever possible.

PARENT PARTNER

  • Each family should designate 1 parent to be the parent partner. The parent partner is expected to attend every lesson and take notes, be responsible for the daily listening and daily practice and be responsible for obtaining supplies and sharing information with the rest of the family about the young violinist's needs.

PARENT COMMITTEE

  • All parents are welcome to join the parent committee. The parent committee is an informal group that will help suggest spaces for performances and outreach, arrange receptions for recitals and offer ideas to help shape our program.

PARENT CLASS

  • A four-session parent class is required for all new families. This course is designed to inform parents about the philosophy so that each family can make the most out of this experience

OBSERVATIONS

  • Each family is expected to observe a minimum of 4 times before starting lessons to help determine if this is the right program for their family and to help determine the readiness of the child.

SUZUKI ASSOCIATION of the AMERICAS

  • The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide and promote Suzuki education in North, Central and South America. It is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. Parents are encouraged to join this organization and membership includes a quarterly journal. www.suzukiassociation.org

OREGON SUZUKI ASSOCIATION

  • The Oregon Suzuki Association is an independent, state non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Suzuki philosophy and to the support of Suzuki activities within the state of Oregon. Parents are encouraged to join this organization. www.oregonsuzukiassociation.org