New Student Quick Start Guide
For newly enrolled students, feel free to download this file to get started!
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Group Make-up Class Policy
We offer unlimited make-up classes to enrolled students, allowing flexibility if a student needs to miss or cancel a regular lesson. The following conditions apply:
- 24-hour Notice: A minimum of 24 hours' prior notice is required to qualify for a make-up class as well as reissuing of a make-up credit if you can’t attend.
- Class Duration:
- The majority of make-up classes is one-on-one but occasionally, others might join. If you normally attend 30-minute weekly lessons, the one-on-one make-up class will also be 30 minutes in duration.
- For classes with 2 to 3 students (maximum), the make-up class will be 45 minutes long.
- Expiration: Make-up class credits will expire 6 months after being issued.
- Class Availability: We offer over 240 make-up classes per year and the updated monthly schedule is posted onsite and on this page below. Make-up classes are available throughout the year, giving students flexibility to reschedule as needed.
Group Make-up Class Monthly Schedule & Sign-up
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What to Expect in a Group Make-up Class (for enrolled students only)
- Every teacher runs their class differently. The content of each make-up class is unique and will be different depending on the topic that the instructor wishes to present.
- Make-up classes are not going to be the same as your private lessons. It is a great opportunity to share your musical experience with others and for students’ to expand their knowledge on all music related topics such as music appreciation, music history, theory, musicianship training, musical activities, performance practice, songwriting, jam session and more. It is not restrictedly on the topic you are currently studying and might involve audio and video examples throughout the class.
- If you are uncomfortable in trying out other instructors, we encourage you to sign up for classes taught by your primary instructor.
- Class dates & times are subject to change. A class reminder will be sent to you or you may contact our school for updates.
Violin Sizing
Please find the proper size by measuring the left arm from the neck to the left-hand middle of the palm with the arm straightened. If it is between a range, it is better to go with the smaller size.
15" arm to palm, 1/10 size violin
16.5" arm to palm, 1/8 size violin
18"-18.5" arm to palm, 1/4 size violin
18.5"-20" arm to palm, 1/2 size violin
20"-21.5" arm to palm, 3/4 size violin
22"+ arm to palm, 4/4 size violin
15" arm to palm, 1/10 size violin
16.5" arm to palm, 1/8 size violin
18"-18.5" arm to palm, 1/4 size violin
18.5"-20" arm to palm, 1/2 size violin
20"-21.5" arm to palm, 3/4 size violin
22"+ arm to palm, 4/4 size violin
Recital Sign-up
There will be multiple performance opportunities throughout each year for enrolled students. Sign-up is available one month prior to each event. To view upcoming events and dates, please go to the Event page for more information.