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Term and Lessons
The term runs for
the full year, with a one-week Winter Break and two week Summer Break in
accordance with the typical academic calendar year. The studio may
close for a one-week Spring Break.
Lessons are
conducted on a weekly basis unless otherwise arranged.
Attendance
1) No Make-up lessons are offered for the missed lessons except for the
emergency. Emergency includes only for serious illness, and death in the
family. Make-up lessons are not available in last minute cases of
excess homework, rescheduled sports practices, other school activities,
medical appointment, or other personal matters.
2) Although it is not guaranteed always, switching lesson time is
available through advance notice of minimum of 48 hours before
your regular lesson time. This will be only offered if the teacher can
find another available time or another student who is willing to switch.
3) A make-up lesson should be taken within 7 days from your
regular lesson time. No refund or credit will be given for
the make-up lesson which is not made up within that time.
Tuition
1) Tuition is paid on a monthly basis by the first week of each month.
2) A fee of $10.00 is charged for late payments received after
the 2nd lesson of the month.
3) A fee of $25.00 is charged for returned checks.
4) Tuition is due on time and throughout all months of the agreement
regardless of a vacation or absence. Early discussion on
vacation plan during the summer is absolutely necessary for the
special scheduling.
Registration Fee
This registration fee of $ 30 is collected once every occurring
year in the month of August.
It covers the fee for all the teaching materials that are made
throughout the year such as CM theory exams (print outs), technical
requirements, special music and etc. Also it compensates all the extra
hours which the teacher is spending outside of the regular lesson time.
It can be anything from planning make-up lessons, phone conference with
parents, filling out application /registering online for
CM/competitions, traveling to the music store, hours of preparing
materials for CM, selecting repertoire for CM/competitions, correcting
theory homework, attending workshop, convention, and conference, etc.
Termination
of the lessons
A
minimum of one month notice will be deemed proper notice. All unpaid
fees will need to be paid in full on the final lesson day.
Practice Guidelines
Practice is essential to obtain the maximum benefit from each lesson.
Students are encouraged to establish a regular daily practice time, five
days a week. Parental involvement is particularly critical for young
students. Parents should help their children organize daily practice
sessions, manage time, and keep practice times positive and free from
disruption. For children ages under 6, the teacher will reserve 5
minutes at the end of each lesson to review the weekly assignment with
the parent.
Enrichment
program
Certificate of Merit
The CM program offers students the opportunity to be evaluated in the
areas of performance, sight reading, memory, technique, theory, and
ear training. Evaluation and testing day is held at a local College
in early spring (usually March), with registration in the fall. Honor
students perform in a branch recital, and qualifying high school seniors
receive medallions.
Recitals
Recital performance is an important goal that builds confidence and
self-esteem as well as moves the student to advancement. The annual
studio recital is held at the end of each school year at a local
performance center.
The recitals sponsored by MTAC (Music Teachers Association of
California) are also offered 3 to 4 times throughout the school year.
Studio Classes /
Group performances
In addition to regular lessons, the participating students for certain
competition/festival will be gathered together to perform and offer
constructive comments to each other. This is designed to be a so called
"practice performance" to prepare each participants for the real
performance.
Competitions/
Festivals
Students with more serious intension on their music study are
recommended to participate in some of the competitions/festivals
throughout the year. In the process of preparation for the competition,
extra lessons may be scheduled in addition to the regular lessons.
Following are some of the local/state competitions.
1. SCJBF (Southern California Jr. Bach festival) - both the branch and
regional, April-May
2. SCV MTAC branch theme festival, April-May
3. SYMF (Southwestern Youth Music Festival) – between July-August
4. CAPMT (California Association of Professional Music Teachers)
Bartok festival (November), Sonatina/sonata festival (January),
Romantic festival (May),
Concerto Competition
5. MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California)
Solo/Concerto Competition
6. Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Choral
Bach Competition, Concerto Competition-January
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