SUMMER PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS NOW BEING SCHEDULED!
(CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS)
Welcome to the Gerrish Studio of Flute and Piano! You will find information on studio policies and monthly fees
below. Feel free to contact me to inquire about availability or to schedule an interview lesson.
Locations
Weekly private lessons in your home are offered in Falls Church/Merrifield, Bethesda, Potomac, Arlington and
NWDC.
Recitals
An annual spring recital is held in early June and all students are expected to participate. Adult students are also
encouraged to perform but participation is not required. Our spring recital this year will be held on Sunday, June
1, 2008 at 4pm at Jordan Kitt's Music Store in Merrifield/Falls Church.
Cost
A one-time registration/recital fee of $25.00 per family is due at your first lesson. The flat monthly fee is due at
the first lesson of each month and may be paid with the registration fee. Tuition remains the same whether
there are three, four or five lessons in the month. Vacation days will be balanced out by the months with five
lessons, so you will get exactly what you pay for, provided you attend all scheduled lessons (an average of 4
lessons per month). The monthly rates for lessons in your home are as follows:
45-minute Lessons $240.00/month
1-hour Lessons $320.00/month
An additional travel fee may be assessed if there are fewer than 2 students taking lessons at your location, or if
I do not already teach other students in your area. Feel free to contact me for more details on my availability.
Semester Commitment
I require a semester-long commitment from all students (or a 2-3 month commitment over the summer. A
30-day notice must be provided if you wish to terminate lessons. If sufficient notice is not given, the tuition for
the ensuing 30 days is charged in full to give me an opportunity to schedule a replacement. Exemption from
this policy is granted in cases of debilitating upper body injuries or family relocations.
Make-up Lessons
In case of illness or family emergency, I do my best to offer a make-up lesson though it is not guaranteed. I
do not offer make-up lessons for other reasons such as conflicts with sporting events, birthday parties etc.
Since I travel to your area and have students scheduled on either side of your lesson time, my schedule and
availability are very limited.
Vacations
A calendar will be provided outlining which holidays are observed. I follow a typical school calendar to
accomodate family travel and holiday plans.
Summer Lessons
Summer lessons will be arranged in May (or earlier, if requested). I encourage all students to continue lessons
during the summer on our modified schedule (2-3 months of lessons spread across the 3 summer months to
allow for vacations etc. This is arranged individually according to your needs). I always give first priority in the
fall to those who have continued through the summer.
Materials
I will either give you the necessary materials and have you reimburse me, or ask you to obtain them yourself. I
highly recommend that you purchase your own metronome and pocket-sized music dictionary.
Practice
A consistent, concentrated, daily practice regime is a MUST. Our time together is very important, but your
progress will depend primarily on you and the amount of regular, quality practice time you invest. All assigned
material should be covered thoroughly each day. I ask you to record your actual daily practice time in your
lesson notebook after each practice session. You will be amazed at how rewarding and satisfying your musical
experience will be as you give it your best effort. Your musical training is an important investment and a
privilege, so make the most of it!
Parental input is always welcomed and appreciated.
To inquire about availability, please send the following information to tickle88ivory@gmail.com:
1. Name and age of prospective student(s)
2. Details on musical background (if any)
3. Address where lessons are desired
4. Availability (days and specific windows of time), in order of preference.
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