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Hi! Thanks for considering me as your new Violin, Ukulele, Guitar or Piano teacher in the Wichita, KS area. If you haven’t read the “about me” page, go ahead and take a look here: at my bio now! You can like and follow the studio facebook page and see all the fun we have as well as excellent examples of students’ playing: www.facebook.com/violinjudystudio
Membership pricing includes all BOOKS and MATERIALS you need to learn your instrument and NO ADDITIONAL FEES for Recitals, trophies and rewards. Parents love our automated monthly billing-you’ll never need to “remember” how much or when to pay. You’ll save money and time on trips to the music store to purchase books. As a busy working mom myself, I know how hard it can be to squeeze in these extra trips, and how annoying unexpected fees are!
Violin students need to have and good quality student violin to start lessons; Violin rentals are available from me for an additional $20/month. Violin strings are kept in stock and can be purchased for $10/replaced string.
Piano/Keyboard students may rent a keyboard for $15/month.
Step One to Taking Lessons is by filling out our quick online form.
Then we will get you scheduled for a new student meeting, which happen at least once a month!
Membership in my studio comes with a monthly fee and a one time deposit of $35. Your studio membership comes with 44 private once weekly lessons each year as well as free Bonus Days and Virtual Make-Up Lessons.
I do not turn away any student for inability to pay. I generously give scholarships to those in financial difficulties and an application
can be made to musiclinkfoundation.com to determine your eligibility.
For virtual students only one al la carte 30 minute lesson is $45
$80/ month for Preschool lessons time 15-25 minutes (ages 3-4 ONLY)
30 minute weekly private lessons are $150/ month
45 minute weekly private lessons $215/month
1 hour weekly private lessons are $290/ month.
What membership in my studio means: Weekly Time dedicated to you and a custom lesson plan to help you succeed. I am always researching the latest and greatest from method books to apps to help your learning experience. If you miss your lesson, I use that time to prepare materials for you and/OR create a virtual lessons. You’ll receive a handout about these great options at the new student meeting.
Violin students need to have a good quality student violin to start lessons. Your Violin must stay in tune!
Your Studio Membership also includes lots of perks!
*ALL Books and Materials are included in lesson fees. You will not need to purchase any additional items for your learner.
*Coupon Codes to my online group classes
*Accompaniment at my studio recitals You will not need to find solicit or pay an accompanist for any studio recitals.
*Use of My Studio Location for your Suzuki Book Recital
*Trophies/Medals/Incentives
*Use of my out of print and studio licensed materials as well as my studio library of sheet music.
*copies, worksheets, flashcards, CD’s
*Free Subscription to JoyTunes Piano Maestro for Ipad.
*Free group and private instruction before an audition when needed.
*Monthly newsletter packed with pictures, ideas for practicing fun and links to purchase books and materials.
*Studio members can register early to Spring Break and Summer Music Camps and they are a big perk of your membership.
Lessons times depend on your age, level and playing ability. I discuss availability (days and times for lessons) at the new student interview and I do have an active waiting list, meaning that I contact any families that I don’t have a current lesson time for at the beginning of each month to hopefully schedule them. I do teach daily and my hours are listed on my facebook studio page at www.facebook.com/violinjudystudio
As a dedicated music teachers (Ms. Judy is a mom too), we make every part of taking lessons as easy as possible with online payment options and virtual (facetime or skype or even a youtube video) lessons for sick or snow days. Consistent learning is the key to success and technology makes it easier to get every lesson in!
If you child is interested in music lessons , then we would love to chat with you about lessons. Your potential teacher will discuss current lesson times available after the new student interview. If we don’t have a time that works well with your schedule we do have an active waiting list. Our assistant makes contact each month with those on the list. We do teach each and EVERY day!
My students get “spoiled” because I’m always trying out new ideas with them, so they get lots of extra treats and rewards for good practicing. I put my new ideas into my blog, websites, books and speeches that I give to other Violin and Piano Teachers. I’m honored to have been a featured teacher in webinars and magazines, and REALLY enjoy that other teachers use my ideas all over the world!
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Books: All materials I use with my students are listed on my website under the current students-Books tab with amazon links so you can easily purchase the correct book!
Instrument: Before you begin lessons you need to have a good working instrument. While piano students can start on a keyboard, Violin Students must have an instrument that has been set up. Please don’t expect me to perform a miracle on a VSO…a Violin Shaped Object.
Is it Really a Violin? Or Is it a VSO (Violin Shaped Object)? It can be difficult to tell. I want to be sure my students have the best possible chance to succeed however unfortunately, I have recently seen kids attempt to learn to play on instruments that are of such inferior quality that the children cannot possibly learn and the entire lesson time might be spent trying to get it in a playable condition. Everyone likes a good deal: usually parents are finding these inexpensive VSO instruments on EBAY or AMAZON. Just say NO!
Sadly, these instruments are not bargains. While the price may look right, the “real” cost of this instrument may be in costly repairs, poor durability, poor tone, or worst of all, a student who is not able to succeed in lessons. The student may end up driving to my house 4 times a week just so I can tune it. Our local Luthier Simon McHugh refuses to work on such instruments because the cost of time outweighs the instrument. I do not reccommend you buy or rent a violin shaped object.
Here is a list of ways to tell a VSO from a real Violin.
- Do the Pegs provide easy, stable tuning, turn smoothly and stay in place?
- Do the pegs fit all the way through the holes?
- Does The Nut provide for proper placement of the strings? The nut should be the height of a business card off the fingerboard. This is the easiest way to tell.
- You must be able to tune it without having parts break off, and it is imperative that you play the correct size violin.
By saving up for a real Violin, you are placing a great importance on it. Talk with your child about their desire to learn to play while you save and let them know that when you purchase a real Violin, the cost will demand a real commitment from them to practice daily. You the parent will be much more likely to encourage them to play on the instrument that was sought and saved after, as opposed to a VSO which is incapable of producing a beautiful tone and can ruin their love and excitement for the instrument.
Two good resources for purchasing a violin are our local Luthier who is the AMAZING Simon McHugh www.mcfiddles.com where you can get a quality instrument in the correct size. Www.sharmusic.com has instruments that will work for a budget, however you will need to go to a reputable Luthier to set up your instrument if you do purchase an instrument from Shar music (when you factor in the cost of set up I think it is better to just purchase from Mr. McHugh because then you don’t have to pay for set up or repairs.)
I DO NOT RECCOMEND YOU PURCHASE A VIOLIN FROM EBAY OR AMAZON.
Technology: I would love for all of my piano students to have an Ipad if possible. I Love getting students excited about learning and apps are the perfect way to do this. I am so proud to be a certified JoyTunes teacher. JoyTunes makes awesome apps for learning piano, and they are all free for you to use as my students.
Rewards: I believe in Bribes because all human beings are motivated by incentive, so my students (even adults) enjoy my treasure chest which is stocked with small prizes and candies. Treasures are earned by receiving a number of stamps based on age/ability (earned on a completed song or assignment.)
I frequently have a “special week” once or twice per month…sharp week (instead of shark week!) pirates’ treasure map, winter/summer olympics, and froggies week are just a few examples, and I love holiday themed music. I have a game prepared for at least 1 lesson of every month, more often for beginners.
Each year I throw myself a birthday party, and students can earn an invitation by practicing extra the month preceding my birthday. In the fall we have special “practice boxes” with small daily rewards that are returned weekly. This helps build the practice habit into the new school year!
Recitals: Every October we wear our costumes and perform spooky Halloween music. December you will find us performing Holiday music in small ensembles at area care homes. Each spring is a formal recital with memorized works and awards are given. Each recital has a reception following so that students can enjoy socializing with other musicians, friends and family. Recitals are are important for growth of the musician. I give out each years’ recital dates in August and they are in the monthly reminder section of my monthly newsletter, so please be prepared to put these important dates on your calendar!
Lessons are given in my home near 21st and rock near Bradley Fair shopping center. Learners can be dropped off for their lesson after the parent has stayed at lessons for the first month, however parent participation at home practice for children under age 8 for one year is expected to ensure success of the young beginner.
My students have lots of fun opportunities including performing before Symphony Concerts, at local music festivals, playing in small ensembles for the Symphony Showhouse, and participating in local festivals and the youth symphony program. When students are interested or ready I encourage them to participate in local and regional festivals and audition for Wichita Youth Symphony. Being a Symphony member myself, I know how much more fun and exciting it is to play music in a group!
Teaching Music has made my life very fulfilling and I hope it will enrich your life as well! Thanks for reading about my Piano, Violin and Ukulele studio in Wichita, Kansas.
Studio is located near 21st Street and Rock Road in Wichita, KS
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