Erin Reidhead Violin Studio
Parental and Home Expectations:
Parents/guardians of students under the age of 12 are expected to attend all lessons, take lesson notes in a notebook or on a smartphone, video recorder, or other device, and practice daily with their child at home.
Learning music is much like learning a language, and the recordings that are provided with the Suzuki books should be listened to every day. For students working on repertoire outside of the Suzuki books, I highly recommend listening to multiple artists playing your pieces.
Every student should also have a dedicated lesson notebook in which we can write assignments every week.
Remember, you get as much out of lessons as you put into practicing at home! ☺
Schedule:
Each student will receive weekly private lessons during the school year, beginning on September 3rd. A calendar will be provided detailing winter break, spring break, etc. For those participating in the group classes as part of the Cleveland Center for Suzuki Studies, Saturday group classes will begin on September 7th. The Wednesday night group classes will begin on August 28th.
I am an active performer, so there are occasional weeks that I am unable to teach at my regular times (particularly Wednesday and Thursday evenings). I will let you know of these conflicts in advance. You are not charged in the event of one of these conflicts.
If a religious holiday aligns with a teaching day and you require accommodations, please just let me know. I am happy to work with you to figure out an alternative.
Summer lessons are encouraged and are scheduled on a per-lesson basis. I will provide more information towards the end of the school year.
Fees and Payment:
Payment is due for each month of lessons by the 8th of the month. There is a $20 fee for late payments. A monthly invoice will be sent to your email. You may bring a check, pay via a Paypal link on the invoice, or send payment via Zelle or Venmo (usernames provided upon request).
There is a yearly $30 per family registration fee added to the September invoice. Your tuition includes access to weekly group classes through the new Cleveland Center for Suzuki Studies.
Group classes for students in Books 1-6 will be taking place on Saturday mornings at Garfield Church in Pepper Pike, and an advanced
violin ensemble (Books 7+) will be meeting on Wednesday evenings at Church of the Redeemer in Cleveland Heights.
30-minute lessons: $38 per lesson
45-minute lessons: $56 per lesson
60-minute lessons: $75 per lesson
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please let me know so that I can make accommodations.
Absences/Make-up lessons:
In the event that I need to cancel a lesson, a make-up lesson will be offered or a lesson credit will be given. Please note, however, that student absences are non-refundable. If you know you are going to be absent, you may try to switch with another student. You may also have an online lesson at your usual time. Additionally, you may send me a recording that I will watch and provide feedback on during your lesson time. My lesson schedule and a contact list will be provided to you.
Weather Emergencies:
In the event of inclement weather, I will follow the decision of the Orange Schools. If the schools are closed or had an early closing, there will be no in-person lessons that day. I will confirm weather cancellations via email. A virtual lesson will be offered for any weather cancellations if desired, or a lesson credit given.
Instruments and Materials:
Students are responsible for providing their own instruments and materials. I recommend renting or buying an instrument from:
Cleveland Violins
http://www.clevelandviolins.com or 216-932-9310
2917 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Terry Carlin Violins
http://www.carlinviolins.com or 216-791-2440
2026 Murray Hill Road, Suite 201
Cleveland, OH 44106
Books, strings, and other accessories can be purchased from:
Shar Music
http://www.sharmusic.com
Johnson String Instrument, Co.
https://www.johnsonstring.com