Home Practice
Success in this program is contingent on :
Daily Practice
Daily Listening
Regular Lessons
Attending Group Class
Practice
Students are expected to practice every day.
Listening
Listening is arguably the most important (and easiest!) part of your student’s music education. The more students and parents listen, the quicker students learn new repertoire, and our lessons can focus on refining rather than learning notes. This applies to all levels of study from our youngest students to the most advanced!
Parent Involvement
For young students, parents are the ‘home-teacher’ during the week. This means taking notes during the lesson and giving reminders of the focus of that week’s lesson, as well as designating and supporting a daily practice time.
Studio Events
Group Class
Group class is held weekly; one group class a month will be in-person.
Performance Ensemble
Students in Book 4 and above meet twice a month to rehearse non-Suzuki repertoire for string ensemble. A variety of group performance opportunities will be scheduled throughout the year.
Recitals
All H-Town string students participate in a recital at the end of each semester.
Materials
Local Shops for Instrumental Rental
We suggest renting from Amati Violin Shop, Lisle Violin Shop, or Sam's Strings.
Instrument of the correct size
Playing on an instrument of the incorrect size hinders progress, and leads to posture trouble. Renting is such a great option for growing students, as when we are ready for the next size, it is just a swap.
Accessories
For Violinists: Shoulder rest or sponge, please ask your teacher to size this before you purchase.
For cellists: a chair or adjustable stool of the correct height and a rockstop.
Practice Book
H-Town Strings will provide each student with a free practice book. This should come to every lesson. If practice book is lost during the year, the family will be charged to replace it.
Absence Policy
Teacher Absence
The teacher may need to reschedule a lesson to accommodate a performance, rehearsal or illness. In that event, the lesson will be made up at a mutually agreed upon time.
Student Absence
There are no make-up lessons. In the event where you are unable to make a lesson you may either:
1) Use the swap list to contact another student to switch lessons.
2) Have a Zoom lesson at your scheduled lesson time.
3) Send a video to your teacher before your lesson starts and receive written feedback.
Discontinuation of Lessons
In the event you need to discontinue lessons, please inform the teacher as soon as possible. One month’s notice is required.
Tuition
Tuition is based on the length of lesson. Please use the contact page to tell us more about you and we will be in touch to share this information and to arrange a trial lesson.