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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. Mirabai's Music Studio online 4. What to bring to your first lesson 5. Getting to the studio 6. Recommended Violin Shop 7. Travel |
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.
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'd like to welcome you to register to my online studio! It’s the organisational tool for my teaching, and also useful for you to 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 |
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 studio |
'Studio EP' is at suite #111A, 1847 E Burnside, Portland, OR.
The building has plenty of car parking either side. There is a sign across the hallway saying 'Studio EP' right outside the room. The building is a bit of a rabbit warren, and so that you don't get lost looking for the studio, just for the first lesson, wait for me outside the front of the building at the entrance on Burnside St (where you'll see signs for Datura Bellydance, Love Hive Yoga and Hipbone Studio) and I’ll show you through to the studio from there. |
6. travelling |
Another thing I need all 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 as an 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 at a discount of $5 off normal rates.
That said, 2017 doesn't have much on the calendar yet! Of course, you might travel yourself sometimes too! |
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 |
