Geyer Music

 

Tel: 862-3337 - www.geyermusic.com - steve@geyermusic.com

 

Lesson Schedules and Policy Agreement 2009/2010

 

Lessons are offered in:

 

Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Electric Bass, Theory, PC Recording/Composing

Preparation for Royal Conservatory of Music piano performance and theory

 

 

Payment options and policies

 

·        Payment by Term (one cheque/five months)………..# of lessons in term x $50.00/hour

 

·        Payment of Term by Month, 5 cheques (due on the first lesson, dated the 1st of each month)……..# of lessons in month x $50.00/hour

 

 

Please make cheques payable to Steve Geyer

 

 

Policy

 

Lessons are booked from Monday to Saturday, except for on holidays detailed on the Term Calendars below. Home visits are a minimum of 1 hour.

A probationary period of one month will be in effect for new students to determine student/teacher compatibility since it is important for any student to find the right teacher in order to progress successfully.

 

A missed lesson does not excuse payment.

There are no credits or make-up lessons for missed lessons. If a student discontinues, the fee for that month is non-refundable. All other outstanding post-dated cheques or the remainder of the term will be returned.

In the event that the lesson needs to be cancelled by the teacher, that lesson will be rescheduled to a mutually agreeable time.

 

Requisite Practice Habits for Optimal Musical Development

 

A set daily routine is most productive. Set aside a time of day, everyday, and stick to that time. Seven days a week is better than five, so a different weekend routine may be in order.

The duration of a practice session should be not less than 15 minutes. A half-hour is best. For advanced students one hour per day will become necessary.

 

Here’s a helpful breakdown of a typical half-hour practice session:

 

·        Warm-ups (exercises, scales etc.)…………………..………...10 minutes

·        Songs and Pieces………………………….……….…….…....15 minutes

·        Free time (review, fun songs, improv. etc.)…………………..5+ minutes

·        Theory.…..…….depends on assignment and is separate from practice time

 

 

 

 

Geyer Music Mission Statement:

 

Steve Geyer is committed to offering the best private music education his 20 years of experience will permit.

Lessons will be tailored to suit the individuals’ needs and pace. Special attention will be given to contemporary approaches in music education such as using today’s music as tools to motivate and encourage practice. As well as training for a solid technical foundation, emphasis will be on music appreciation and philosophy – both elements necessary for building the enthusiasm necessary to motivate. Steve will use his unique musical background to bridge popular styles of today with traditional styles and classical music.

 

 

The following calendars show the number of weeks in each month on a particular weekday:

 

Term 1

 

 

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sept

3

5

4

3

3

Oct

3

4

4

5

5

Nov

5

4

4

4

4

Dec

3

4

4

3

3

Jan

4

4

4

4

4

 

 

Term 2

 

 

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Feb

4

4

4

4

4

Mar

4

4

4

3

3

Apr

3

4

4

5

4

May

4

4

4

4

4

June

4

5

5

4

4

 

 

 
There will be no lessons on the following dates, which are excluded on the above calendars:

 

Thanksgiving……………………………….………………………..……….Monday, October 12/09

 

Christmas/New Year……………………………Thurssday, December 24/09 – Saturday, January 2/10

 

March Break…………………………………….……..Monday, March 15/10 – Saturday, March 20/10

 

Easter Monday…………………………………………………..…………….…Monday, April 5/10

 

Victoria Day…………………………….…………………………….………….Monday, May 24/10