Once a week.

30 min for beginners, 45 mins for intermediate students, & 1 hr for advanced students.

Yes, depending on their readiness and parent participation. Suzuki students learn to play by learning one skill at a time. In addition to developing good technique, traditional students often need help with reading their school music, particularly note recognition and counting accurately. Traditional students must also have a parent in attendance at all lessons.

Yes, a solo recital in early December and a group concert in early May.

I will need to measure your child for the correct size violin before you order one. Please contact Long Island Violins (https://www.liviolinshop.com)for violin rentals. It is a professional violin shop, not a music store. They have an excellent rental program and outstanding service. If your child has a problem with their instrument, they will take care of the problem immediately. Beware of Violin Shaped Objects: Although it is very tempting to buy a cheap violin on e-bay or at a garage sale, please do not do it. Chances are the instrument is poorly made and unplayable. It would cost more to make the repairs, if possible, than it would to rent or buy a well made instrument. I am not a luthier, any problematic instruments are your responsibility. Please contact Long Island Violins for ordering your rental violin and supplies. https://www.liviolinshop.com(https://www.liviolinshop.com/)

Siblings may attend lessons if they sit quietly and bring something to keep them busy. Puzzles and books work very well. Friends can be distracting and because no children are allowed to walk anywhere in the church without an adult, it would be best for them not to attend.

It depends on a number of criteria and not everyone uses the same ones.  The cost of a lesson should reflect a teacher’s education, training, teaching experience, and professionalism.  Where are lessons taught?  Many music stores or “schools” offer private lessons, but the credentials of their teachers are minimal and they often teach in crowded conditions.  Their hourly rate is usually lower than that of a private teacher who has a home or private studio.  Don’t make the mistake of picking the “cheapest” teacher.  If you’ve taken the time to read this, your child may be one of my next students and on their way to becoming a violinist and musician.  I’d like to follow up with you, please contact me to schedule a free visit to my music studio. Your child will get to hold a child size violin and bow and discover the sounds it makes.  It’s a good time to ask questions and mention concerns that you or your child might have.