Additional Policies
Lesson Decorum
Musicians (most of them, at least) still maintain a certain degree of mannerly behavior in performance and study. This studio promotes specific behaviors that are common among musicians. Male students are asked to remove hats during lessons. The only drink allowed in the music studio is water in a covered container. (Singers are strongly encouraged to bring water to their lessons.) Gum is not allowed in lessons.
Weather Related Cancellations
If the weather situation is so severe that you cannot attend a lesson, please notify me as soon as possible prior to the lesson. Every attempt will be made to reschedule the lesson. I do not cancel lessons due to weather, but I trust parents to make intelligent decisions as to whether they can safely attend a lesson when extreme weather conditions arise.
Performances to Attend
I strongly encourage you to take your students to performances of excellent music. They will become more interested in making good music on their own, inspired (at least temporarily) to practice more, and will develop the listening ability that helps them play better. It was through the interest my parents took in the arts, and in taking me to outstanding artistic performances, that I continued my music studies into middle school and high school. I strongly encourage you to instill that same love of the arts in your families.
A list of suggested area performance venues is found at the end of the handbook. It will be supplemented in occasional memos.