Kirkeiner Music Studio

Kirkeiner Music Studio Evening Lesson Policy

www.kirkeinermusicstudio.com Mrs. Marie Kirkeiner

**Please make sure your child can match pitch prior to signing up for vocal technique lessons***** 

Voice Lesson Fees for Evening lessons:

• $30 per lesson to be paid monthly at the first lesson of the month. Some months may vary, and I will communicate with parents about upcoming fees that are due. Most months have $120.00 per month tuition. 
• Paying monthly assures that your child keeps a timeslot for lessons. Students risk dismissal after payment is 2 weeks late
• Most lessons are once weekly for 30 minutes.
• Checks may be brought to lessons for payment. I am on Venmo with the name Marie Kirkeiner.

Missed Lessons:

• Parents are essentially reserving a time-slot for their child when they enroll in lessons for the school year.
• I create a make-up time once a semester as needed. It will be during my personal availability.
• If your child is sick or your family is impacted for a long period due to the Covid-19 illness, please communicate with me right away, and I will discuss solutions.

Supplies:

• Voice Students: Each voice student needs a binder with pockets, which he/she will bring to each lesson, practice charts, (I give them), pencil, FLASH DRIVE, sheet music and any recordings. (1-inch binder with pockets is ideal) Voice students will purchase various books as needed.
• Piano Students: We will purchase a Lesson Book, Recital Book, and Theory Book for your curriculum.

Curriculum:

• Voice: Technique music for developing good vocal health (tone production, vowel shaping, diction, etc.)
• Voice: A variety of songs which facilitate good technique will be used: Easy Classical, Folk, Broadway, and Contemporary.
• Piano: We will work on musicianship with the goal of independent music literacy for each student. (Reading Rhythms, Pitches, and Chords) Alfred Method Books teach intervals and chords in sequence.
• All: Please provide a space in your home where your child can practice regularly, even if it’s his/her bedroom.
• All: Practicing is essential for success!  All students should come prepared and ready to work each week.
• Combination lessons are available and highly recommended. (Piano; Voice; Guitar; Ukulele)

ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest and/or NFMC Junior Festival Participation is Encouraged:

• Voice Students: I will help prepare your child for ISSMA Solo and Ensemble. (Indiana State School Music Association District Festival) Timeline: Early February (Saturday Feb. 1 or Feb. 8) This is organized through your child’s school choir director.
• All Students: NFMC Hendricks County Junior Festival is technically April 17, and will be virtual this year. Video submission will occur prior to that date.  Events: Vocal Art Songs, Vocal Musical Theatre, Vocal Duets, Piano Folk, Piano Solos, Piano Hymns, and Piano Duets. Students accumulate points toward trophies and other awards from year to year.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS:

Teacher and student will wear a mask. Surfaces will be disinfected upon each use. Blue Air air purifier will be used in the room. Shoes off. 

Registration:

• I will confirm your reserved lesson slot. 

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Please Sign and Return for School Year 2021-22: I agree to the terms of this studio policy and health precautions established for my child _________________Signed _________________________________________________________ (Parent’s Signature)