Dombrowski Violin Studio Policies 2019-2020LESSON CALENDAR
I offer 29 weeks of private lesson instruction September through May. Please view the lesson calendar for details regarding group performance classes and studio recital dates, as well as vacation and make-up lesson weeks. Additional lessons can be added at the request of the student. Summer lessons (June through August) will be offered on a more flexible schedule. Students will still pay for lessons monthly, but will pay based on the amount of lessons taken each particular month. |
"Angie is a GREAT teacher! She is wonderful with my daughter, she inspires her and is a great role model. Not only is she good with the students, she treats her teaching as a professional. She communicates well with parents, keeps track of times when lessons don’t happen due to school conflicts or illness, I never have to worry about a thing. Angie is organized, thoughtful and clearly loves to teach her students her own love of the violin. I cannot recommend anyone more highly!" - Nancy (studio parent) |
STUDIO PROTOCOL
All lessons will be taught at my home in Centennial. Please respect my family's privacy and only use my studio and the main floor bathroom.
Please arrive on time for lessons (or up to 5 minutes early). Upon arrival, ring the doorbell and let yourself into the house. Please remove your shoes, then get unpacked in the front room. Parents are welcome to watch and participate in lessons; I have an open door policy, so parents can stop in during their child's lesson at any time.
LESSON FEES
I offer 30, 45, 60, and 90-minute lessons. Please contact me directly for current lesson rates.
Students pay a monthly tuition. Each student is required to pay this set tuition amount each month, regardless of the number of lessons taken each particular month.
Tuition is due at the first lesson of each month. Forms of payment accepted include cash or check. Refunds are not given, unless the student permanently relocates out of town.
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE
There is a $35 annual registration fee, which is due at the first lesson of the school year. This fee covers recital fees, accompaniment fees, and photocopying costs throughout the year.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Each month, I send out a reminder email with a link to the online studio lesson calendar. Any conflicts should be addressed immediately at the beginning of the month and I will work with the student to find an alternate lesson time. Students will forfeit any lesson canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson time, with the exception of reasons including illness, family emergency, or severe weather. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
Should a student consistently miss lessons or request schedule changes frequently, you may be dismissed from the studio. Situations such as these will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
ILLNESS
Students must not attend lessons if they are feeling ill with something contagious. The lesson can be rescheduled when you are feeling better. Even in cases of illness, I expect to be notified at least ONE HOUR prior to the start of your lesson time, by either email or phone, otherwise I will consider the lesson "missed."
GROUP LESSON CLASSES
There are three group lesson classes scheduled each year (see the lesson calendar for details). The group lesson is 1.5-2 hours long and includes three to five students whose playing levels and ages are similar. The group lesson replaces each student's private lesson for the week. Each class gives students an opportunity to perform for and receive constructive criticism from their peers. Students spend the second part of the class playing music related games, learning about music history (i.e., learning about the Baroque Period with musical examples), working on music theory and ear training exercises, or working on other essential musical skills such as sight reading and technique. Participation is mandatory.
STUDIO RECITALS
There is one studio recital scheduled each year. Recitals give students the opportunity to share their progress with family and friends in a supportive environment. Recitals build performance skills and help students work on overcoming performance nerves and anxiety. Participation is mandatory.
All lessons will be taught at my home in Centennial. Please respect my family's privacy and only use my studio and the main floor bathroom.
Please arrive on time for lessons (or up to 5 minutes early). Upon arrival, ring the doorbell and let yourself into the house. Please remove your shoes, then get unpacked in the front room. Parents are welcome to watch and participate in lessons; I have an open door policy, so parents can stop in during their child's lesson at any time.
LESSON FEES
I offer 30, 45, 60, and 90-minute lessons. Please contact me directly for current lesson rates.
Students pay a monthly tuition. Each student is required to pay this set tuition amount each month, regardless of the number of lessons taken each particular month.
Tuition is due at the first lesson of each month. Forms of payment accepted include cash or check. Refunds are not given, unless the student permanently relocates out of town.
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE
There is a $35 annual registration fee, which is due at the first lesson of the school year. This fee covers recital fees, accompaniment fees, and photocopying costs throughout the year.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Each month, I send out a reminder email with a link to the online studio lesson calendar. Any conflicts should be addressed immediately at the beginning of the month and I will work with the student to find an alternate lesson time. Students will forfeit any lesson canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson time, with the exception of reasons including illness, family emergency, or severe weather. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
Should a student consistently miss lessons or request schedule changes frequently, you may be dismissed from the studio. Situations such as these will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
ILLNESS
Students must not attend lessons if they are feeling ill with something contagious. The lesson can be rescheduled when you are feeling better. Even in cases of illness, I expect to be notified at least ONE HOUR prior to the start of your lesson time, by either email or phone, otherwise I will consider the lesson "missed."
GROUP LESSON CLASSES
There are three group lesson classes scheduled each year (see the lesson calendar for details). The group lesson is 1.5-2 hours long and includes three to five students whose playing levels and ages are similar. The group lesson replaces each student's private lesson for the week. Each class gives students an opportunity to perform for and receive constructive criticism from their peers. Students spend the second part of the class playing music related games, learning about music history (i.e., learning about the Baroque Period with musical examples), working on music theory and ear training exercises, or working on other essential musical skills such as sight reading and technique. Participation is mandatory.
STUDIO RECITALS
There is one studio recital scheduled each year. Recitals give students the opportunity to share their progress with family and friends in a supportive environment. Recitals build performance skills and help students work on overcoming performance nerves and anxiety. Participation is mandatory.
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PERFORMANCE CLASS
Throughout the year, I offer performance classes where students can perform part of or a whole piece for peers. These are included in the tuition rate. WORKSHOPS Throughout the year, I offer various workshops that work on a variety of topics. Topics include sight-reading, orchestral or chamber music, music theory, music history and ear training. The workshops last 1.5 hours and I provide all materials for the class. The class ends with a pizza dinner or lunch, which is included in the fee. The fee for workshops is $20/class. PRACTICE GUIDELINES Playing an instrument is a commitment of both time and money and will be enjoyable and rewarding with the right approach. I expect all students to approach each lesson with respect and dedication, preparing well with consistent, quality practice. If a student consistently doesn't practice, goals will be set with together with student. Should the student still not show improvement, he or she may dismissed from the studio. OTHER LESSON EXPECTATIONS Please come to each lesson on time with all materials (solos, etudes, scales, and theory book) assigned from the previous week along with a spiral notebook so that I can record your lesson assignments and other notes. |
