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info for new studentsWelcome! Here is most of the info you will need before starting up lessons with me.
If you can read through this thoroughly, we can get all the official dry business stuff out of the way and be ready to get our fiddles out and have fun! 1. Terms and Conditions 2. Billing 3. Register to the Online Studio 4. What to bring to your lessons 5. Getting to the studios 6. Your traveling teacher 7. Recommended Violin Shops |
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. Register to the 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 lessons |
Things I suggest to bring to the lesson, along with your violin are:
- a shoulder rest if you have one - sheet music pages or books that you think will be relevant, if you have any - 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) - readiness to practise at home!! See below: NOTE FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS YOUNGER THAN 10: It is recommended that a parent or guardian be present for lessons so as to be able to help them remember important things from the lesson to take into their home practise. For young students, it's important to have a 'practise partner' to actively help them with their practise sessions (10-30 mins most days of the week is great). It's good if the 'practise partner' can be the same person who accompanies them to their lessons. Sometimes more than one parent can share this responsibility, but often it's just one. FOR ADULT STUDENTS: Recommended 20 -60 mins of practise most days throughout the week. |
5. the studios |
I teach from 2 different studios one in inner East Portland and the other in far East Portland near Gresham:
1. STUDIO DATURA Wednesdays and perhaps soon possibly Tuesdays starting sometime September '18 depending on demand. 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 through the small gate 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, with the exception of some tours.
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7. Recommended violin shops |
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 Other quality violin shops in the area include Randy Dubay, Schuback violin shop, Geesman Violin Shop, David Kerr Violin Shop (perhaps the biggest selection). |
