Policies are based on National Standards* for Professional Music Schools & Studios.
Teaching Philosophy & Method
Lessons include a planned curriculum designed for each students 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 a) learning the violin and music as a complete language, b) how to practice at home, c) recommended recordings to listen too and concerts to attend, d) a list of music web sites for resource and research, and e) personal assistance in selecting a violin for any level student. I use the Suzuki Method for young beginner students.Business Policies
Lessons are weekly at 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Corresponding fees are $38, $49, and $60.
Students will receive a monthly email invoice statement.
| Lesson fees are bundled monthly and are due on or before the first week of the month. | ||
| 4 half hour lessons : $152 | 5 half hour lessons : $190 | |
| 4 three qtr. lessons : $196 | 5 three qtr. lessons : $245 | |
| 4 one hour lessons : $240 | 5 one hour lessons : $300 | |
New students may request a single ½ hour trial lesson at the $38.00 rate (fee due at the trial lesson). If the new student decides to continue on a regular monthly basis, the trial lesson fee will be applied towards the first month tuition. The pro-rated fee applies only to new students beginning after their initial trial lesson and/or after the first week of the month. Continuing students are responsible for the complete month of either 4 or 5 lessons [some months will have 5 Mondays, Tuesdays, etc. depending on your actual lesson day].
Please make tuition checks payable to Lowell Crystal.
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. Students, however, may not deduct any teacher cancellations from future monthly invoices.
Students may request a lesson re-schedule with a minimum of 24 hours notice. Student cancellations or missed lessons may not be deducted from future monthly invoices. Students will, however, be afforded the opportunity to receive make up time for their lesson cancellations by arrangement.
Students arriving late to their lessons will receive only the remaining portion of their scheduled time.
*NASM [National Association of Schools of Music]
MENC [Music Educators National Conference]