School is just about over, which comes as a bittersweet thing for me as I will not be teaching orchestra again in the fall. Part of the reason I have decided to teach private lessons only is so I can concentrate my efforts on providing each of my students with the highest quality lesson experience that I can. There is so much information available about teaching private lessons more effectively (not to mention making it more fun :) ), and teaching orchestra gave me no time to study that information. I look forward to learning new teaching techniques and incorporating them into each student's lessons.
Each spring I like to evaluate the efficiency of my violin studio and see what things are going well and what things, if any, need to be changed. The biggest change I will be making beginning in September will be in how I charge for lessons. The cost of a month of lessons will be $50. If a student cannot attend lessons during their regularly scheduled time, we will try to find a time to make up the missed lesson. Make-up lessons will be held primarily on Saturdays and school holidays. If you know you won't be available for a lesson a week ahead of time, it is often possible for me to find someone to trade lesson times.
I have scheduled many of my students for summer lesson times. I will be teaching from 11-1 on Tuesdays and 2-5:30 on Thursdays. If none of those times fit into your schedule, we will work together to find a time that will work better.
Thanks for being such wonderful, dedicated students and supportive parents. I look forward to teaching lessons every day because of you!
Have a wonderful summer, and happy practicing!
HW
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Festival Time is Near
Congratulations to everyone for a really great recital! It was definitely the biggest turnout I've ever had. I hope you enjoyed performing the pieces you've worked so hard to learn, and that you learned what you can do to improve your next performance.
For some of you, your next performance is on March 2. I have the festival schedule, so I can tell you what time your performance is scheduled for, and in what room at CVHS. With only a few weeks left to prepare, now is the time to be sure your pieces are polished and memorized. Also, be sure to schedule a time to practice with your accompanist. It's good to do this a little in advance in case you need a few rehearsals before festival. It makes things very difficult on your accompanist if you procrastinate the day of your rehearsal.
On festival day, you will need to be prepared with a few things. This letter explains everything you'll need. You'll need one rating record form and three judging forms. It's good to paperclip them together to hand to the judges and tabulator.
Aside from that, I would encourage everyone to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled performance time to unpack your instrument, warm up, make sure all your music and entry forms are ready to go, and deal with any unexpected problems. And, of course, relax. Your performance will go much much better if you feel calm.
Keep up the good work!
HW
For some of you, your next performance is on March 2. I have the festival schedule, so I can tell you what time your performance is scheduled for, and in what room at CVHS. With only a few weeks left to prepare, now is the time to be sure your pieces are polished and memorized. Also, be sure to schedule a time to practice with your accompanist. It's good to do this a little in advance in case you need a few rehearsals before festival. It makes things very difficult on your accompanist if you procrastinate the day of your rehearsal.
On festival day, you will need to be prepared with a few things. This letter explains everything you'll need. You'll need one rating record form and three judging forms. It's good to paperclip them together to hand to the judges and tabulator.
Aside from that, I would encourage everyone to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled performance time to unpack your instrument, warm up, make sure all your music and entry forms are ready to go, and deal with any unexpected problems. And, of course, relax. Your performance will go much much better if you feel calm.
Keep up the good work!
HW
Thursday, February 7, 2013
It's recital time again
The recital will be held at 5:00 PM at Gateway Preparatory Academy on Thoroughbred Way in Enoch. Refreshments will be served after the recital. Performers should wear Sunday best or business casual dress. Please try to perform without the music even if you feel a little shaky on your memorization. It will help with preparing for festival.
See you Saturday!
See you Saturday!
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