The Suzuki Studio of Kimberly Ryan
email: [email protected]
[email protected]
phone: (804) 658-9804
Policies and Information 2024-2025
Individual lessons are scheduled weekly, and Group Class may be held once every 8 weeks, in place of the regular lesson. Lessons are held at Ms. Ryan's home studio in Richmond's Near West End on Fridays and Saturdays. (St. Catherine's and St. Christopher's School lessons are on weekday afternoons at school. Students should schedule lessons through their school program. Email Ms. Ryan at [email protected])
Recitals are twice a year:
Fall Recital November 23rd at 3pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7500 Hull Street Rd.
(Rehearsal with pianist on Sunday November 17th. Time slots will be assigned between 1pm-3pm)
Spring Recital March 27th at 7pm
Lesson Dates and Payments:
The 2024/2025 Calendar includes 33 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. More lessons may be scheduled in the summer months as our availability allows.
Payments may be made Monthly, by the semester, or by the year. Included in the cost are 33 individual lessons. There will be small fees associated with recitals in order to pay our piano accompanist. All payments can be cash, or sent through Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal.
Venmo: @Kimberly-Ryan-80
Zelle: [email protected]
PayPal: @KimberlyERyan
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!
30-minute lessons:
$40 per lesson, billed as yearly tuition for 33 lessons
monthly: $120 (September through July)
semester: $660 (September and February)
year: $1320
45-minute lessons:
$60 per lesson, billed as yearly tuition for 33 lessons
monthly: $180 (September through July)
semester: $990 (September and February)
yearly: $1980
60-minute lessons:
$75 per lesson, billed as yearly tuition for 33 lessons
monthly: $225 (September through July)
semester: $1237.50 (September and February)
yearly: $2475
Registration
There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $50 (per family) due by August 15th, 2024. 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. 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 St. Catherines, 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 2 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 2024/2025 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 (we will re-evaluate in 5th grade), listen carefully to instructions and practice assignments, and take notes for their child. It is best if the same parent who attends the lesson also 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/viola 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.
Recitals
We will have opportunities for performances twice a year. Parents will be asked to pay a small accompanist fee that covers the rehearsal and performance with our guest pianist. Dates will be sent out well in advance!
Materials- click for links
Violin Practice Book
Viola Practice Book
Suzuki Books
Suzuki Audio Downloads
Step By Step for Pre-Twinkle
Step by Step Audio Downloads
Instrument Rentals and Purchase- Potter Violins
Instrument Rentals and Purchase- Jan Hampton
Practice Charts, Aides, and Games
email: [email protected]
[email protected]
phone: (804) 658-9804
Policies and Information 2024-2025
Individual lessons are scheduled weekly, and Group Class may be held once every 8 weeks, in place of the regular lesson. Lessons are held at Ms. Ryan's home studio in Richmond's Near West End on Fridays and Saturdays. (St. Catherine's and St. Christopher's School lessons are on weekday afternoons at school. Students should schedule lessons through their school program. Email Ms. Ryan at [email protected])
Recitals are twice a year:
Fall Recital November 23rd at 3pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7500 Hull Street Rd.
(Rehearsal with pianist on Sunday November 17th. Time slots will be assigned between 1pm-3pm)
Spring Recital March 27th at 7pm
Lesson Dates and Payments:
The 2024/2025 Calendar includes 33 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. More lessons may be scheduled in the summer months as our availability allows.
Payments may be made Monthly, by the semester, or by the year. Included in the cost are 33 individual lessons. There will be small fees associated with recitals in order to pay our piano accompanist. All payments can be cash, or sent through Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal.
Venmo: @Kimberly-Ryan-80
Zelle: [email protected]
PayPal: @KimberlyERyan
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!
30-minute lessons:
$40 per lesson, billed as yearly tuition for 33 lessons
monthly: $120 (September through July)
semester: $660 (September and February)
year: $1320
45-minute lessons:
$60 per lesson, billed as yearly tuition for 33 lessons
monthly: $180 (September through July)
semester: $990 (September and February)
yearly: $1980
60-minute lessons:
$75 per lesson, billed as yearly tuition for 33 lessons
monthly: $225 (September through July)
semester: $1237.50 (September and February)
yearly: $2475
Registration
There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $50 (per family) due by August 15th, 2024. 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. 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 St. Catherines, 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 2 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 2024/2025 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 (we will re-evaluate in 5th grade), listen carefully to instructions and practice assignments, and take notes for their child. It is best if the same parent who attends the lesson also 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/viola 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.
Recitals
We will have opportunities for performances twice a year. Parents will be asked to pay a small accompanist fee that covers the rehearsal and performance with our guest pianist. Dates will be sent out well in advance!
Materials- click for links
Violin Practice Book
Viola Practice Book
Suzuki Books
Suzuki Audio Downloads
Step By Step for Pre-Twinkle
Step by Step Audio Downloads
Instrument Rentals and Purchase- Potter Violins
Instrument Rentals and Purchase- Jan Hampton
Practice Charts, Aides, and Games