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info for new studentsWelcome, new/prospective student! Here is most of the info you will need before starting up lessons with me.
So, if you can read through this thoroughly, we can get all the official dry businessey stuff out of the way and be ready to get our fiddles out and have fun! 1. Terms and Conditions 2. Billing 3. Studio Online 4. What to bring to your first lesson 5. Getting to the studios 6. Your traveling teacher 7. Recommended Violin Shop |
1. Terms and conditions |
Before we schedule our first lesson I require:
1. A contact phone number for you. Mine is (503) 999 7011. 2. For you to read and agree to my Studio Fee Structure and Cancellation Policy. One of our next steps, Registration to my online studio requires this. Please let me know if you have any questions! |
2. Billing |
Billing happens two ways, depending on your lesson plan. For casual lessons, you can pay as you go. For the pay-ahead-for the month weekly lesson discount, payment is required in advance, due by the beginning of each month of lessons. If you are embarking upon weekly lessons somewhere in the middle of the month, you can pay in advance for how ever many lessons there are left in the month.
Please visit the Fees and Cancellation Policy page for exact fees. I send invoices for all students who pay monthly. However, if you take casual lessons and wish to receive an invoice before making payment, please let me know and I will send an invoice to you. Three forms of payment are welcome, either cash, check or paypal to mirabaipeartmusic@gmail.com |
3. online studio |
I welcome you to register to my online studio, a requirement for starting up with our lessons. It’s the organisational tool for my teaching, and also useful for you to log in and view your own lesson schedule, make changes on the calendar, view special class events, make payments online, etc. Please fill out this form via this link to create a username and password for yourself:
https://mirabaipeart.musicteachershelper.com/registration-1-1 N.B. By registering to my online studio you are agreeing to my Studio Fee Structure and Cancellation Policy, see #1 at top of page. |
4. What to bring to your first lesson |
Things I suggest to bring to the lesson, along with your violin are:
- a shoulder rest if you have one -any sheet music you might have - a folder for handouts - a notebook so you can make notes on all the new things you discover and the super-interesting important points you will want to remember for practising at home! - a recording device i.e. your smartphone or other gadget (not compulsory!) - focus, laughter, and your ears. (compulsory) |
5. getting to the studios |
I teach from 2 different studios:
1. STUDIO DATURA Wednesdays 1847 E Burnside, Portland, OR. Shopfront and entrance are on Burnside St. Plenty of parking on the corner of SE 18th. It is a requirement of the studio that I keep the door locked, so if you arrive early and there is a 'closed' sign and the door is locked, don't be alarmed, I'll come to let you in come your lesson time! 2. MY HOME STUDIO Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 13947 SE Ellis St, Portland, OR. My house is on the corner of Ellis and 140th with a new fence and big garden. There are gates from both streets, the gate on 140th is the most obvious. Come up to the door to the studio via the deck. |
6. your traveling teacher |
Another thing I need my students to know about my teaching is that every now and again I need to leave town for trips as a performing musician and Australian ex-pat. While I need to travel occasionally, I always take my role as your teacher very seriously and will continue to be present to you as much as I can during these travels via email/phone/skype. For any trip longer than 3 weeks I'll usually be offering skype lessons.
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7. Recommended violin shop |
Pugh Luther Studio
Caitlin Pugh is one of the most delightful and personable people in the industry and she will provide you with great continuing service if you buy or rent from her. She's wonderful for repairs and assessments too of course. Not to mention she is a reputable luthier and makes violins and violas. I also think it’s great to support small businesses! 1722 NW Raleigh St Studio 101 Portland, OR (503) 944-9764 |
