• 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 20, 2008 to hold your place in the fall 2008-2009 class. The deposit will be one tenth of the annual tuition and will be used as the June 2009 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 20.

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 lesson of the month. (I do not send invoices.) 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.

Lesson Lengths | return to top

• I recommend: Book 1 = 30 minutes
• Book 2 & 3 = 45 minutes
• Book 4 and up = 1 hour
• If you want to increase lesson time this year, please check with me to make sure I have time for the increase.

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.