• New Students
• Deposit
• Tuition
• Lesson Lengths
• Special Fees
• Termination of lessons by student
• Termination of lessons by teacher

New Students | return to top

To be considered as a new student, the following steps must be taken:

1. Parent must read either "Nurtured By Love", or "Ability Development From Age Zero", by Dr. Suzuki. Parent must also read either "They are Never Too Old and Seldom Too Young To Twinkle", by Kay Sloan or another book detailing Suzuki violin lessons and be familiar with the Suzuki philosophy.
2. Parent and child must observe at least 2 private lessons and a group class.
3. If child is transferring from another music program or teacher, the child must audition/interview with Mrs. Stewart.
4. Parent must have read and agreed to conditions of "Studio Policy".

Deposit | return to top

There is a non-refundable deposit due by June 24, 2011 to hold your place in the fall 2011-2012 class. The deposit will be one tenth of the annual tuition and will be used as the June 2011 tuition.I cannot hold a place for you without a registration and deposit. If you are not returning, please notify me as soon as possible. I will open registration to new students after June 24.

Tuition | return to top

Tuition is a yearly fee indicating a commitment to study for the entire academic year. Tuition covers lessons, group, group concerts, movement class and the solo recital. Monthly tuition remains constant regardless of the number of lessons received in a given month. There is no per-lesson fee and no deductions will be made for missed lessons. You may pay tuition on an annual or monthly basis. Monthly payments are based on ten equal payments. Monthly payments are due the 1st week of the month and before the 15th of the month. (Invoices are not sent for Mrs. Stewart's students, but will be sent for Mrs. D'Angelo's. Annual payment can be made for entire amount in June or pay deposit in June with balance in September. There is a $30 late fee for payments received after the 15th. An administrative fee of $30.00 will be charged for returned checks. Preferred payment method: auto bill pay. Please set up auto bill pay for 1st of the month. You may also mail checks.

Mrs. Stewart's Fees

Mrs. D'Angelo's Fees

Lesson Lengths | return to top

• I recommend: Book 1 = 30 minutes
• Book 2 & 3 = 45 minutes
• Book 4 and up = 1 hour
• It is possible to take longer lessons or more than one lesson a week. It is possible to take a lesson with Mrs. Stewart and with Mrs. D'Angelo.

Special Fees | return to top

• There will be additional fees for workshops, master classes or special concerts.
• All festivals have additional fees.
• Additional rehearsals with an accompanist may be required for students performing concertos or advanced repertoire. (You would pay the accompanist directly.)

Termination of lessons by student | return to top

Students are registering for lessons for the entire academic year therefore; termination of lessons is appropriate only at the end of the academic year. If lessons are terminated before the end of the year, the tuition payments for the balance of the year would still be due. Students moving out of the area and giving me at least 30 days notice will be handled on an individual basis.

Termination of lessons by teacher | return to top

If a student does not practice, is chronically absent or late, displays disruptive behavior, or the teacher feels it to be appropriate for any reason, the teacher may terminate lessons. A one-month probation period may precede lesson termination.