2011-2012

STRING THINGS SUZUKI STUDIO
2011-2012 POLICIES AND TUITION
Fall Semester – 15 lessons , beginning in September, through the end of the semester in December.
• No lessons November 7 – 11: Nov. 23 – 25; Dec. 19 through Jan 2
• 15 private 30 minute lessons, 5 group classes plus 2 performances $400 (or $100 per month for 4 months, Sept. through Dec)
• 15 private 45 minute lessons, 5 group classes plus 2 performances $600 (or $150 per month for 4 months, Sept. through Dec.)
• 15 private 1 hour lessons and 5 group classes plus 2 performances - $800 (or
$200 per month for 4 months, Sept. through December)
Spring Semester – 19 lessons, beginning January 2, 2011 through May 31, 2011.
• No lessons January 16- 20; March 26-30; April 23 – 27th.
• 19 private 30 minute lessons, 8 group classes plus 1 recital - $500 (or $100 per month for 5 months, Jan. through May)
• 19 private 45 minute lessons, 8 group classes, plus 1 recital - $750 (or $150 per month for 5 months, Jan through May)
• 19 private 1 hour lessons and 8 group classes plus one recital - $1,000
(or $200 per month for 5 months Jan through May)

As of Aug 14, 2010, the hourly rate for lessons has changed to $50 per hour, and this has been reflected in the increased tuition rates. (Tuition includes lesson fees and group classes, performances, etc) Students joining the studio mid-semester will have a pro-rated tuition.

Missed classes and make-ups are at the teacher’s discretion. Make- up lessons will not be given for less than 24 hour notice, unless the teacher grants exceptions for true emergencies. A Studio calendar will be posted with phone numbers so that students may schedule a lesson time ‘switch’ if they need to make changes due to conflicts with other important events. There will be two scheduled ‘make-up master class days’ during the year if a lesson is unable to be switched

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Summer Fiddlin Around Camp

Summer Fiddlin Around Camp is CANCELLED due to low enrollment.

I am sorry for those who wanted to participate, and will be glad to help you find other summer music camps and opportunities. There are some really great Suzuki Camps around the US in the summer, as well as some general music camps locally.

Meanwhile, private lessons for the summer are available - and also an opportunity for a summer Graduation Play-In with swimming and pizza.

Stay tuned for time and place for the Graduation Play-In !

Summer Fiddlin

Announcing
Summer Fiddlin' Around Camp on the Week of June 20 - 24th.

It will be held in Clearwater - times will be either 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. or from 3 - 6 pm (depending on the number of applicants and their needs)

We would have 3 classes per day from Monday through Thursday, which may include:
1) Beginning Piano skills
2) Theory and Music Appreciation
3) Fiddling
4) Chamber Music (if enough intermediate - advanced students request this class - note reading skills is a pre-requisite for this class)
5) Cello class if there is enough response
6) Possibly a Musical Craft Project if enrollment warrants

We will have a Celebration Concert on Friday evening, June 24th. (Pizza or Picnic type refreshments and play following)

Cost will be $100 per student
Instructors will be :
Virginia Lamboley - fiddle, piano
Lyle Lamboley - cello and chamber music

Please send this information to anyone you think may be interested (Violin, Viola or Cello)

Deadline for reserving your spot in the Summer Fiddlin' Around Camp is June 10.
Please either email or call the number below.
Virginia Lamboley
Registered Suzuki Violin, Viola and Piano Instructor
vla_virginia@yahoo.com
727-441-1258 home
727-455-0280 cell

Regular lessons for the rest of May - Summer lesson Schedule is available now if you want to change lesson time for summer.

Recital Details

Hello Suzuki Families,

The spring recital will be held this Saturday, May 21, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3303 Belcher Road. (Have students there 15 minutes early to tune)

The Rehearsal for the Recital will be on Friday May 20, at 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the same location (we will be rehearsing in the chapel where the recital will be held)

The dress for the Recital is Sunday Best dress. (No shorts or jeans, please)

Please bring a finger food to share for refreshments. I will provide the drinks and paper goods.

I am looking forward to having a great recital, and am very happy with the student's achievements.

Ms. Virginia

Master Class

Sorry about the last Master Class post, it didn't post correctly for some reason.

Master Class for those who missed lessons this month will be on Friday April 29th at the Church at 3303 Belcher Rd. from 4:30-6:30.

Please email or call me to register for this Master Class so I can prepare for the best format for private lesson spacing.

Also - I cannot get my Yahoo Calendar to respond correctly since Yahoo updated it. I may have to change to another calendar, or just find time to edit the Yahoo calendar again.

May 2-6 I will be out of town performing in Gainesville - No Lessons that week.

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eek. Lessons resume Monday April 4th after 3 pm.

Remember no lessons this week during Spring Break. I hope you listen to your CD's and review or play a concert for friends or family. I'll see you next w

Finally Group Class Day is here! See you today at 4:30!

Makeup lessons

I found this article which explains the Ottowa Suzuki Association's policy on Makeups for missed music lessons.

Although I totally agree with the article, every effort will be made on my part to make sure that plenty of times are available for makeup lessons. I realize that there are many times that I must re-arrange lessons to keep up the performance schedule that I keep. By performing in professional orchestras, I keep my abilities as a teacher honed and become an even better teacher for my advancing students.

Please read this article :

http://ottawasuzukistrings.ca/makeuplessons

The next group class date is March 18 at 4:30. Hope everyone can come!

Calendar

Remember, you can always look at the Suzuki Calendar at :

http://calendar.yahoo.com/vla_virginia

I will begin regular weekly lessons again on Monday morning Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's Day! Give some one a musical valentine - Play a Song for someone you love today!

Group and Lessons for February

Group Class in February will be held on February 25 at the LDS Church on Belcher, at 4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m.

Lessons will be at their regular times this week - Feb. 14 - 17.

I hope you are all having wonderful review and cd listening while I am gone this week. We are enjoying Tchaikovsky and cold weather up north in Gainesville!

Next Lessons on Thursday Jan 13

I have re-arranged my travel dates to allow for me to help my new granddaughter come home and settle in!

I will start private lessons on Monday Jan 17. If I am able to have a master class next week, I will send a schedule out.

Thanks for your support and I'll keep you posted!

Sensai's new granddaughter will be here Friday!

Miss Virginia's daughter will be induced on Friday Jan 7, so hopefully we will have baby Kash either Friday or Saturday. I am scheduled to come back to Florida on Monday evening, January 10, and begin lessons and classes again on Tuesday Jan. 11. I will post more when I know how things are progressing. There is still a chance that I may stay in Texas thru the end of next week. I'll let you know and post a picture when I can!

mistakenly calls the results of education inborn ability."---S.Suzuki, Ability Development from Age Zero

ly nobody can say, "This child will be a talented musician," or, "This child will be a talented literary person." Re-evaluate the school of thought which

"When we say children have inborn ability, often those children already have been nurtured to the age of 5 or 6. When looking at a newborn baby, absolute

"When we say children have inborn ability, often those children already have been nurtured to the age of 5 or 6. When looking at a newborn baby, absolute