STUDIO POLICIES

Gayna Mandelbaum Bassin teaches traditional (non-Suzuki) violin and viola to students from age 7 to adult, from beginner to advanced.  She emphasizes reading skills, technique and musical styles.  She encourages her students with patience and compassion, placing love of music above all else.

 

As an active member of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs (OFMC), she offers students (age 18 and under) the opportunity to participate in the annual OFMC Junior Festival in March at Miami University. Many have won Gold Cups and scholarships, and have been invited to perform in Junior Festival Honors Recitals.

 

Gayna also enjoys coaching advanced players and adults and helping them prepare for auditions and concerts.

 

In order for the student to progress, students must make an effort to practice every day, even if just for a short amount of time. Beginners should practice at least 15 minutes a day. As more skills are learned, increase to 30-60 minutes. If preparing for a recital or audition, one or two hours a day is recommended. Gayna offers invaluable practice tips to get the best results out of your practice. 

 

LESSON FEES

 

30 minutes....................$30.00
45 minutes....................$40.00
60 minutes....................$50.00

 

 

* Payment is due for the month on the first lesson of the month, paid by cash, check or Zelle. Multiply the lesson fee by the number of weeks per month.
 

* Students (age 18 and younger) must commit to one lesson a week, with the exception of holidays and periods out of town. Adult students may schedule lessons as needed.
 

* Students must commit to practicing every day in order to advance.
 

* A scheduled lesson must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to receive credit for a make-up lesson. If cancelled due to documented illness or injury, the lesson will be credited to the next month or refunded.
 

* Lesson fee must still be paid if the student does not cancel in advance or forgets to come. 
 

* Failure to practice is NOT an excusable reason to cancel a lesson.
 

* Make-up lessons will be scheduled at the mutual convenience of teacher and student.
 

* Lessons cancelled due to teacher illness, weather emergency or other unavoidable conflict will be rescheduled, credited to the next month or refunded.
 

* Failure to comply with these policies will result in dismissal from the Studio.