Studio Policy
Eric Kujawsky Music Studio
Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Saxophone, Conducting
2009-2010 STUDIO POLICY
Tuition:
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30 minute lessons: $40
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45 minute lessons: $60
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60 minute lessons: $80
Sheet Music Purchases:
All music will be purchased by Dr. Kujawsky; he will be reimbursed upon receipt. For beginning students, books cost approximately $20 - $25.
Cancellation Policy:
If you must miss a lesson, every effort will be made to make it up at a mutually agreeable time, but there are no refunds. Please give me at least 24 hours advance notice of a cancellation. Lessons missed without advance notice will not be made up.
Please note: A bad practice week is NOT an acceptable reason to skip a lesson!
Studio Events:
Each year the studio has one formal recital, which is mandatory for all students. Date and time TBA.
Some Do's and Don'ts for Parents
Do...
...stay for the lesson and observe, but please do not speak or otherwise interact during lesson times.
...read the lesson assignment sheet each week and go over it with your child.
...supervise your child's daily practice sessions, at least for the first year. You do not have to be a musician yourself; simply being there to help keep your child focused is just as important. During lessons I will tell you what to look for, especially bad habits that need to be avoided. Remember, the more your child practices a bad habit, the harder it will be to break!
...play lots of high-quality music for your child to listen to (Need suggestions? Let me know.)
...take your child to as many concerts as possible. Learning an instrument means not only playing, but LISTENING AND OBSERVING OTHERS PERFORM. Take advantage of the many local performances.
...enforce a consistent practice period for six days a week, and at least 30 minutes per day.
...place your child into a musical ensemble when I suggest that your child is ready. Being in a group makes music much more fun.
...remember that I am always available by email or phone to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Don't
...get angry with your child if s/he makes a mistake. Like any art form, music-making is as much about the process as the product. Learning doesn't happen without mistakes!
...worry if another student at the same level as your child progresses faster. Each student moves at his/her own pace; that's the beauty of learning music. The only timetable a student needs to follow is his/her own.
Some Do's and Don'ts for Students
Do...
...arrive at each lesson well prepared. My job is to teach you new concepts. Your job is to work on those concepts at home and come to lessons with an improved piece. Then we can then move on to bigger and better things.
...remember to bring your books AND your lesson sheet from the previous week.
...keep your nails clipped short AND your hands clean. If possible, please wash your hands before coming to your lesson; otherwise you'll need to spend valuable lesson time washing hands.
...remember that while music can be hard work, it's fun too! Enjoy the process of learning your instrument, and perform often for the people you know!
Don't...
...get discouraged!
Lesson day:
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Please sign and return this portion before your first lesson.
I received a copy of the Eric Kujawsky Music Studio Policy and I read it. I agree to abide by the Studio Policy, thus ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment.
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