NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES:
Sept/Oct, 2008:
Hello everyone! I hope all is going well. It seems like just about
everyone’s getting into some good routines so far. There haven’t
been too many schedule conflicts so far as I’ve tried to fill my
open spots with new students and adjust the schedule to meet everyone’s
needs (including my own). There has been plenty of practicing, which
is great, however not all the practice sheets are getting filled out.
I hope students are using the notes I write on their practice sheets.
It takes me a long time to do and it lets you know what you need to do
to make your practicing the most productive.
I’ve added a few new students into my studio in the last few weeks.
Some things you should be looking out for once a month is a newsletter,
a calendar and an invoice showing how much you have paid for the previous
month. Please double check them for errors. I do my own accounting and
sometimes I do make mistakes. The other thing I do once a month is group
lessons. Group lessons are always on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 and cost
$10. They are a great opportunity for students to work together and to
learn from each other. They will be super important as our winter recital
gets closer. Level one is always the first Tuesday of the month, level
two is the second week, level three is the third week, and level four
is the fourth week of each month. If you’re not sure which group
you are in, just let me know.
We were missing a few people at our parent meeting at the beginning of
the semester, so I just wanted to remind everyone of some of the changes
I’ve made. First of all, I made some new house rules: 1. Please
let yourself in quietly and wash your hands before your lesson. 2. You
will be charged for your lesson if you do not let me know you’re
not coming. 3. Parents need to come in for at least the first or last
five minutes of each lesson so I can make sure they know what’s
going on. (Kids under the age of 8 should have a parent present for the
entire lesson)
I also need to warn everyone that starting in January, I will be increasing
my rates. My last day at Kaladi Brothers is October 31st and I plan to
focus on improving my lesson materials and I also plan to spend more
time preparing for lessons. 30 minute lessons will then be $25, 45 minute
lessons will be $35, 60 minute lessons will be $40 and group lessons
will be $15.
I haven’t had a lot of time to set up any performances this semester,
but I have reserved our space for the winter recital to be Saturday,
December 6th and I’ve also reserved it for December 5th for a rehearsal.
I will provide more information about the recital as the date comes closer.
Just keep the dates in mind that the November group lessons will be super
important for preparing for this performance.
I think that just about covers everything. Check the new roster for errors
and check the calendar for schedule changes and any conflicts you might
have. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate
to contact me. My new phone now works and I get ALL of my messages (and
even my emails).
Amanda Kerr