Parent/Student Contract

Parents are expected to:
-Practice daily with their child
-Attend all lessons and group classes and take notes if necessary
-Read and understand Studio Policies
-Provide and maintain a suitable instrument for their child
-Play the appropriate CD
-Become aware of how their child learns best, and how they themselves learn best, especially if there is a discrepancy
-Learn the basics of the instrument
-Allow their child to make mistakes

Students are expected to:
-Practice daily without complaining
-Bring their best self to lessons and group classes
-Be ready to learn
-Be respectful of other students
-Be careful with their instrument

You can expect me to:
-Recognize the inherent ability in every child
-Provide the best possible instruction and environment
-Have my complete attention during lessons and group classes
-Respond to correspondence in a timely manner (please allow 2 business days)
-Seek continuing education
-Affirm and encourage parents
-Keep the child’s interests as the ultimate aim of violin or viola instruction