The Suzuki Studio of Kimberly Ryan
email: keliseryan@gmail.com
phone: (804) 658-9804
Policies and Information 2020-2021
Individual lessons are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. In-person lessons are held at Trinity Episcopal School, 3850 Pittaway Drive; and Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7500 Hull Street Road, Richmond Va, 23235.
Fall 2022-Summer 2023 Payments:
Payments may be made Monthly, by the semester, or by the year. Included in the cost are 32 individual lessons. There will be small fees associated with recitals in order to pay our piano accompanist. Payments can be sent through Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, or you may send checks via a bank draft. I try to not accept paper checks handed to me at the lesson, because it is hard for me to keep track of.
Beginners may have 30-minute lessons, we move to 45-minute lessons by Book 2, and hour lessons by book 4. This can vary by student and we will evaluate as we go!
The 2022/2023 Calendar includes 32 weeks of scheduled individual lessons guaranteed to each student. I will make up any lessons that I need to cancel. Lessons canceled by students will not be made up.
30-minute lessons:
single lesson: $40
monthly: $143 (September through May)
semester: $640 (September and February)
year: $1280
45-minute lessons:
single lesson: $55
monthly: $195 (September through May)
semester: $880 (September and February)
yearly: $1760
60-minute lessons:
single lesson: $70
monthly: $250 (September through May)
semester: $1220 (September and February)
yearly: $2240
Registration
There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $50 (per family) due by August 15th, 2022. This registration fee guarantees your spot in the studio schedule for the entire year. I will be accepting new students in August, so it is important that your registration is received in a timely manner! Your lesson time will not be scheduled until your registration is received. Established students who have taken lessons during the summer months are given first choice of lesson times for the Fall over new students. By paying your registration fee, you are agreeing to all policies listed in this document.
Other Policies and Procedures
Make Up Lessons
There are no make-ups for missed lessons or groups. If I must cancel a regularly scheduled individual lesson, I will give a make-up sometime during the year . If I must cancel a group, I will reschedule it sometime during the year if possible. If necessary, I am allowed up to two sick days per year without a make-up. In the case of inclement weather when Henrico or Chesterfield County Schools are closed, I will send an email or phone call to let everyone know if lessons will be held. I may decide to hold lessons even if schools are closed. There are no refunds given for any reason, and 3 months notice is required to terminate lessons. Since there are no regular lessons scheduled during the month of August, this is a great time to catch up on what was missed during the year, or to schedule some extra lessons to get ready for the Fall! To summarize, The 2022/2023 Calendar includes 32 weeks of scheduled individual lessons guaranteed to each student. I will make up any lessons that I need to cancel. Lessons canceled by students will not be made up.
Parent Participation
Parents (this means parent/grandparent/guardian, etc.) are required to attend every individual lesson with their child (until the child can drive themselves to the lesson), listen carefully to instructions and practice assignments, and take notes for their child. It is best if the same parent practices with the child every day. Recordings of Suzuki CDs (especially important!) and other fine music should be played at home every day. Daily practice is key to success as a violin student. All children go through times when they love practicing, and times when they do not want to practice. It is very important that violin/viola practice is a daily event, regardless of mood. We also may not feel like brushing our teeth, but we know that we must do it anyway.
Materials- click for links
Violin Practice Book
Viola Practice Book
Suzuki Books
Instrument Rentals and Purchase
Practice Charts, Aides, and Games
email: keliseryan@gmail.com
phone: (804) 658-9804
Policies and Information 2020-2021
Individual lessons are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. In-person lessons are held at Trinity Episcopal School, 3850 Pittaway Drive; and Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7500 Hull Street Road, Richmond Va, 23235.
Fall 2022-Summer 2023 Payments:
Payments may be made Monthly, by the semester, or by the year. Included in the cost are 32 individual lessons. There will be small fees associated with recitals in order to pay our piano accompanist. Payments can be sent through Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, or you may send checks via a bank draft. I try to not accept paper checks handed to me at the lesson, because it is hard for me to keep track of.
Beginners may have 30-minute lessons, we move to 45-minute lessons by Book 2, and hour lessons by book 4. This can vary by student and we will evaluate as we go!
The 2022/2023 Calendar includes 32 weeks of scheduled individual lessons guaranteed to each student. I will make up any lessons that I need to cancel. Lessons canceled by students will not be made up.
30-minute lessons:
single lesson: $40
monthly: $143 (September through May)
semester: $640 (September and February)
year: $1280
45-minute lessons:
single lesson: $55
monthly: $195 (September through May)
semester: $880 (September and February)
yearly: $1760
60-minute lessons:
single lesson: $70
monthly: $250 (September through May)
semester: $1220 (September and February)
yearly: $2240
Registration
There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $50 (per family) due by August 15th, 2022. This registration fee guarantees your spot in the studio schedule for the entire year. I will be accepting new students in August, so it is important that your registration is received in a timely manner! Your lesson time will not be scheduled until your registration is received. Established students who have taken lessons during the summer months are given first choice of lesson times for the Fall over new students. By paying your registration fee, you are agreeing to all policies listed in this document.
Other Policies and Procedures
Make Up Lessons
There are no make-ups for missed lessons or groups. If I must cancel a regularly scheduled individual lesson, I will give a make-up sometime during the year . If I must cancel a group, I will reschedule it sometime during the year if possible. If necessary, I am allowed up to two sick days per year without a make-up. In the case of inclement weather when Henrico or Chesterfield County Schools are closed, I will send an email or phone call to let everyone know if lessons will be held. I may decide to hold lessons even if schools are closed. There are no refunds given for any reason, and 3 months notice is required to terminate lessons. Since there are no regular lessons scheduled during the month of August, this is a great time to catch up on what was missed during the year, or to schedule some extra lessons to get ready for the Fall! To summarize, The 2022/2023 Calendar includes 32 weeks of scheduled individual lessons guaranteed to each student. I will make up any lessons that I need to cancel. Lessons canceled by students will not be made up.
Parent Participation
Parents (this means parent/grandparent/guardian, etc.) are required to attend every individual lesson with their child (until the child can drive themselves to the lesson), listen carefully to instructions and practice assignments, and take notes for their child. It is best if the same parent practices with the child every day. Recordings of Suzuki CDs (especially important!) and other fine music should be played at home every day. Daily practice is key to success as a violin student. All children go through times when they love practicing, and times when they do not want to practice. It is very important that violin/viola practice is a daily event, regardless of mood. We also may not feel like brushing our teeth, but we know that we must do it anyway.
Materials- click for links
Violin Practice Book
Viola Practice Book
Suzuki Books
Instrument Rentals and Purchase
Practice Charts, Aides, and Games
