Fee is based on a yearly flat rate. Tuition fee covers teachers salary for 46 weeks of lessons .
Beginner students have 1 group class per month until advanced to last half of the first book they then have 2-4 classes available, depending on level.
Monthly payments are due the *first scheduled lesson of the month.
Annual recital fee due the month of recital ($15 per student).
Instructor Salary Rates
1/2 hr Weekly Lesson - Yearly Flat Rate $1104 -
Paid in monthly installments of $92
45 minute wkly lesson - Yearly Flat Rate $1656 -
Paid in monthly installments of $138 -
1 hr wkly lesson - Yearly Flat Rate $2208 -
Paid in monthly installments of $184 -
Suzuki Parent Group Class
1 hour by-monthly - flat rate $35
(Parents not taking private lessons)
 | Free Services |
* payment MUST be made by the 7th of the month or a $10 late charge
must be imposed.
| Missed lessons & drop outs |
| * NO refunds for "missed lessons" can be given. |
| * Students may switch lesson spots with other students by obtaining a
lesson schedule from instructor and arranging the switch on their own. Please notify
instructor or this change. |
| * Please note that some lesson days receive as many as 5 extra lessons
per year. Instructor shall offer at least 46 weeks of lessons to all students. |
| *Fee's for students absent for MORE THAN 2 weeks per month due to
extended vacation in summer must pay 1/2 tuition to hold a spot. |
| *PLEASE give 30 day notice if planning to drop out. |
| Thank you for allowing me the privilege of instructing your child. I appreciate any
questions, comments or input |
Commitment
~ It is recommended that parents and their children commit to the study of violin for a
period of 1 year. This recommendation is given to facilitate positive commitment and
allows time to fairly asses growth and interest ~
Learning to play any instrument requires consistent practice. The enjoyment received from
achievement is what motivates the child to continue playing. Growth feeds our desire. My
goal as your instructor is to present to my students the gift of music. Thorough mastery
of skill allows the student the freedom of growth. Imagining that we are great players
capable of exploring all facets of learning is only the beginning of our journey to great
appreciation of the music. I consider these components the "recipe" to musical
success. Playing for enjoyment at leisure or vocation requires these important
ingredients.
For this reason I set certain standards for my students.
Suzuki Students: Parents are required to attend all private lessons for students
from beginner through intermediate level Book 2) unless advanced students are under age
10. Some older beginner students may be allowed to attend without their parent.
Group classes and performances are a required and important part of the
learning experience. Group concert attire is required and shall be:
NAVY BLUE PANTS/SKIRTS & WHITE SHIRTS/BLOUSES.
**NO JEANS OR TEE SHIRTS WILL BE ALLOWED **
Fiddling and Advanced students: Must always bring, their notebook with all practice
sheets assembled in an orderly fashion, lesson tape to record on and any reading books
currently studying. Suzuki book Suzuki students) Tune list (fiddle students). Advanced
students should NEVER forget these items!
All Students
Must arrive to lesson on time,practiced,and prepared (having covered material covered at
previous lesson) with all materials as requested by instructor (books,tapes,note
book,practice sheets, shoulder rest, rosin, clean hands and trimmed fingernails) Listening
habits are also very important, students must listen to upcoming pieces as requested at
lesson.
Students excessively missing lesson due to extra curricular conflicts will not be encouraged to continue as I have no interest in over loading children with to many activities. It is my desire to help students learn the lessons of growth through achievement. For this reason I have adopted strategies to facilitate solid practice and commitment habits. It has been my experience that students having trouble meeting the above requirements either -
A) need help organizing their time OR
B) Don't really have the desire to continue the violin after realizing
the commitment it takes.
Procedures for dealing with these problems shall be:
Step 1 - discuss a good plan for organizing time for consistent practice
habits.
Step 2 - If student is still having trouble we must explore the reasons
why and determine if the student desires to continue.
Step 3 - One month probation. During this month the student must
demonstrate that they want to continue by practicing consistently the tasks set at lesson.
Step 4 - If the above requirements are not met during the probation
period the student will be advised to discontinue.
Parents Please feel free to alert me of any problems that may come up! Often I can provide
solutions or at least help you make a decision that is mutual.
It is my intention to continue teaching your child through high school, as long as that is right for your child.
It is not my desire to EVER have to place a student on probation!
Questions about policies please email
Children's Group Class participation is required.
As the Director of the Denver Suzuki Strings Program I expect full participation.
(adult students are invited and encourage to attend)
Please attend lower level classes for review opportunities
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4th Saturday - All Fiddlers and
guitar players
THIS IS NOT A JAM SESSION...IT IS GROUP FIDDLING.
("BARRAGE" TYPE ACTIVITY)
2 Madeline Afshar 3 Molly Afshar 4 Gisela Coffey 5 Jessica Coffey 6 Josh Coffey 7 Racheal Jackman 8 Emma Hertz 9 Julia Buzan 10 Shannon O'Neill 11 Geneveive Buzan 12 Megan Slattery 13 Joyce Lee 14 Catherine Deward 15 Kellen O'Neill 16 Danielle Valdez 17 Abby Eurich |
18 Laura Stewart 19 Rachel Jackman 20 Kaitlin Kenney 21 Grayson Heppe 22 Jasper Ryckman 23 Emma Hertz 24 Nathan Smith 25 Max Afshar 26 Aarun Swiniarski 27 Abby Holmberg 28 Manuel Lopez 29 Caitlyn Olde 30 Cassie Eley 31 Alex Eurich |
Parent Education is required.
Parent Discussion Group is required for all parents of students under age 10 or beginners
Meeting time to be announced
For More Info contact Denice Carter OR Ricky Selman
Education Classes for NEW families
To be Announced