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.

 

Gayna enjoys teaching all ages and abilties. Her greatest joy is seeing her students advance and accomplish their goals. 

 

However, students will not advance unless they agree to practice every day, even if just for a short amount of time. Young children do not generally have the discipline to do this on their own, so parents and caregivers should gently encourage their child to make a habit of practicing around the same time of day every day.

 

Beginners should practice at least 15 minutes a day. As more skills are learned, they will need to 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 quick and best results. 

 

LESSON FEES

 

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

 

 

STUDIO RULES

 

Payment is due for the entire 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.
 

A scheduled lesson must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or 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.