Policies
Schedule
Week of August 21 – Official Semester Start Date; Private and Group Lessons
Week of August 28 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 4 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 11 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 18 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 25 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of October 2 – Break
Week of October 9 – Break
Week of October 16 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of October 23 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of October 30 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of November 6 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of November 13 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of November 20 – Break
Week of November 27 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of December 4 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of December 11 – Private and Group Lessons; RECITAL WEEK
Week of December 18 – Private and Group Lessons; Final week of the semester
December 22 – January 7 – Winter Break
Week of August 28 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 4 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 11 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 18 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of September 25 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of October 2 – Break
Week of October 9 – Break
Week of October 16 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of October 23 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of October 30 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of November 6 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of November 13 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of November 20 – Break
Week of November 27 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of December 4 – Private and Group Lessons
Week of December 11 – Private and Group Lessons; RECITAL WEEK
Week of December 18 – Private and Group Lessons; Final week of the semester
December 22 – January 7 – Winter Break
Tuition
1st Student |
2nd Student |
$450 Fall Tuition |
$427.50 Fall Tuition |
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Tuition for Fall 2017 (August-December) is all-inclusive of all services and fees for 15 weeks of private and group lessons. Payment is due at the first lesson of the month. There will be no month-to-month tuition roll overs, and if a lesson is missed, there will be specific make-up days offered (see Make-Up Lessons). A missed group class will not be refunded nor made up. After one student is enrolled, a 5% discount is available for each additional student from the same family.
The suggested Fall 2017 tuition payment schedule is as follows:
The suggested Fall 2017 tuition payment schedule is as follows:
- August 21 – First Payment Due At Lesson
- September 4 – Second Payment Due At Lesson
- October 16 – Third Payment Due At Lesson
- November 6 – Fourth Payment Due At Lesson
- December 4 – Fifth Payment Due At Lesson
Private Lessons
Private Lessons will be held at Rio Vista Church (8701 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114). Please arrive at your lesson a few minutes early and prepared with all required materials and books. Parents are requested to sit in during private lessons for students age 10 and younger. Please do your best to give at least 24 hour notice if you need to miss a lesson due to unforeseen circumstances.
Group Lessons
Group lessons for both beginner and advanced students will be held at Rio Vista Church every Thursday as scheduled above. Advanced Group Class will be 3:30pm – 4:15pm, and Beginner Group Class will be 4:15pm – 4:45pm. For both levels, we will spend time on repertoire review each week, while also alternating the remaining class time on learning music theory, music history, and ensemble playing skills. Group lessons are crucial to reinforcing what is taught during private lesson time and in developing greater performance and group playing skills. And… it’s also a lot of fun!!! Attendance of group classes on a regular basis is highly recommended for maximum success. Parents of students in the beginner class are requested to sit in each week for the full duration of the class.
Due to the nature of teaching at Rio Vista this semester, it is imperative that group lessons begin and end on time, as I have private lessons scheduled immediately before and after group. Please arrive to class a few minutes early, and out of respect for students with private lessons following group, please be mindful of the time and encourage your student to pack up and exit the room in an efficient and timely manner upon finishing class. If any non-urgent questions for me arise during group class, please contact me after class via phone or email to discuss.
Due to the nature of teaching at Rio Vista this semester, it is imperative that group lessons begin and end on time, as I have private lessons scheduled immediately before and after group. Please arrive to class a few minutes early, and out of respect for students with private lessons following group, please be mindful of the time and encourage your student to pack up and exit the room in an efficient and timely manner upon finishing class. If any non-urgent questions for me arise during group class, please contact me after class via phone or email to discuss.
Make-Up Lessons
I understand that conflicts arise that require a lesson to be missed or canceled every so often, and will do my best to compensate. I will be available for make-up lessons during any open slots I have in a given week, and possibly during the scheduled breaks in October and December. I will not be able to offer a make-up lesson outside of these times. If you need to miss a lesson, please contact me as soon as possible to get a make-up time scheduled.
Recitals
Participation in studio recitals is a requirement for all students. These recitals are a great opportunity to practice performance etiquette and develop greater confidence. They are also great motivators for practice and progress during the semester. The date for the fall studio recital is still to be determined, but will most likely be December 16th or 17th. We will also be doing at least one public performance towards the end of the semester – date and time to be determined.
Accountability
This fall, we will continue the accountability system to encourage practice and listening in a fun, non-competitive way. Through practicing, listening, and attending lessons, students can earn stickers/points towards a reward for their effort. Practice charts will be provided at the first lesson of the semester and reviewed at each private lesson.
Church Policies
Out of respect for Rio Vista Church, here are some guidelines for using the facility.
- For lessons, please enter the building through the grey door inside the playground and west of the office entrance. I will provide the door entrance code via email prior to the first lesson of the semester that is to be used exclusively for entrance to the church for lessons.
- Please DO NOT use the restroom immediately across from our lesson room (the Ice Cream Room) as they do not work properly. Please use the restrooms in the foyer, just pass the cafeteria.
- Of course, throughout the facility, be conscious of cleaning up after any messes that are created and please inform me immediately of any issues or concerns that arise regarding the facility.