Inspirational Music, Sarah D Music Orange County, NY Music Lessons

Music Lessons

Winter/Spring classes are in session.Our Spring Recital will be held onJune 25th at 10:00 a.m. inThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel

located at:485 Mt Airy Road in New Windsor NY.

Table of Contents

1. The Sarah D Music Student

2. The Sarah D Music Lesson

3. The Sarah D Music Preferred Tuition Plan

4. In Addition to Tuition

5. Practice Expectations

6. At the Studio

7. Lesson Cancellations

8. Terminating Lessons

9. Staying in Touch

10. Interactive Web Sites

1. The Sarah D Music Student

I teach beginning students up through the intermediate level in Piano, Guitar, Voice and Violin. I accept students starting at age 5 and going up to age 100. I have experience teaching special needs students and welcome them to my studio.

Some of my students opt to participate in NYSSMA music competitions and score very well in them. All students are encouraged but not required to participate in the yearly June Recital.

2. The Sarah D Music Lesson

My students learn basic instrument skills in music theory, sight reading, technique, memorization and performance.

I adapt lesson and teaching content as needed for each student. My overarching goal is to help each student experience joy through the discipline of learning to play and express themselves with their chosen musical instrument.

3. Preferred Tuition Payment Plan

Tuition is due in full at the beginning of each 12 week session . . .

However you may divide the tuition payments into three equal payments as listed below.

If you choose to divide the tuition payments into three equal payments, please write one current dated check for the first 4 weeks of the session, and two post dated checks to be deposited at the beginning of the 5^th and 9^th weeks of each 12 week session.

Please make checks payable to Sarah Dudley.

Preferred Payment Plan

Lesson

Length

Non-Preferred

Payment Plan

$195.00 in one check,or three $65.00 checks.

$16.25 per lesson

25 min

30 min

$17.00

per lesson

$291.00 in one check,or three $97.00 checks.

$24.00 per lesson.

40 min

45 min

$26.00

per lesson

$390.00 in one check,or three $130.00 checks.

$32.50 per lesson.

55 min

60 min

$35.00

per lesson

If you choose not to follow my preferred payment plan, the per lesson price increases to the prices in red above.

4. What do I need to pay for in addition to tuition?

1. An instrument.

2. Lesson Notebook where lesson assignments are written.

3. Music Books.

4. A Three Ring Binder with plastic sleeves may also be required.

5. A CD Player may also be required.

6. A Metronome may also be required.

5. Practice Expectations

I expect students and parents to make home practice time a priority in their weekly activity schedule. Use the chart below to set up your child's weekly music practice times. It is at home where the learning done in the lesson is solidified. Without practice in between lessons progress is minimal.

Age	Minutes	Days Per Week
5-7:	10-20	3 to 4 day minimum
8-9:	20-30	4 to 5 day minimum
10-13	30-45	5 to 6 day minimum
14 and up	45-60	6 to 7 day minimum

6. At the Studio

Students are expected to arrive on time with their books each week. They are welcome to come in without ringing the bell, but should take care when coming and going not to disturb the lesson in progress. I ask that piano, guitar and violin students develop the habit of clipping nails and washing hands before lesson time. Students may wait on the love seat briefly before or after lessons, but this is not an appropriate waiting area for extended periods of time. When two children in the same family take lessons I request that parents drop off only one child at a time.

7. Lesson Cancellations, Make-Up Lessons, Free Lesson Certificates

There will be no refunds or credits for lessons you cancel , but you may schedule a make-up lesson within 30 days of the canceled lesson.

1. I prefer a minimum of one week notice for lesson cancellations so I can plan my schedule accordingly.

2. If school is canceled for a storm day, lessons will still be in session unless you call to cancel. If you do call to cancel you will be responsible for scheduling a make-up lesson. Lessons continue as usual during Spring Break.

4. If I need to cancel a lesson you will be given a Free Lesson Certificate to be used as you see fit. You may give it as a gift to someone or use it to schedule an extra lesson for you/your child.

8. Three Ways to Contact Sarah D

There are three ways to contact me.

1. TXT me at 845 527 6522 at any time.

2. Email Sarahd@sarahd.com at any time.
3. Call me at 845 778 4506 between 9am and 3pm M-F.

9. Terminating Lessons

1. I reserve the right to dismiss a student from my studio based upon lack of interest or numerous missed lessons.

2. If a situation arises in which a family must discontinue lessons mid-session I will return the un-deposited post dated checks. I will not refund money from checks already deposited. I will deposit checks in the first, fifth and ninth weeks of each 12 week session. When you register for lessons, please be prepared to make the commitment for the current 12 week session.

3. All students stop taking lessons or move on to another teacher at some point. I appreciate notification of such changes asap. Change is good. It facilitates growth. My hope is that when you/your child move on, you/your child are content with the learning and work we have done together.

10. Some Interactive Music Websites

Ear Training Game

http://www.flashmusicgames.com/music02.html

Match Pitch Pairs Concentration Game

http://www.flashmusicgames.com/notepair.html

Note Shooter Game

http://www.flashmusicgames.com/noteshooter.html

Advanced Ear Training

http://www.good-ear.com/servlet/EarTrainer

Hear and See chords

http://www.8notes.com/piano_chord_chart/Cm.asp

Name That Note Game, no time limits