2024 Timothy Garrett Cello Studio  —  Payment/Policies/Suggestions

** LESSON FEES: are as follows:  30 minutes — $35: 45 minutes — $45; 60 minutes —$60

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*Payment is due at the beginning of the first lesson of each month for however many lessons are scheduled in that month. This will be either 4 or 5 depending on the month. Cash, check, money order, Venmo (hooplehead213), or PayPal (@timgarrett1) are accepted.

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*Tuition is due at or before the first lesson of each month even if you are absent on that day.

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*Please note that the only holidays that are always scheduled as days with no lessons are: Thanksgiving and Christmas. All other holidays your lesson will be scheduled as usual.

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****PLEASE NOTE: There will be a $25 late fee for payments not made on or before the first lesson of each month.****

**SCHEDULING:

*  If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson, you must give 24 hours advance notice in order to reschedule. Students are responsible for rescheduling their own lessons to another date/time by using the calendar on my website — 

         www.timothygarrettstudios.com 

 *If adequate notice is not provided, the lesson is forfeit & is not refundable.  

 *There is also a 2-month statute of limitations on missed lessons.

*New students must commit to a minimum of 6 months of lessons in order to begin        

 lessons.

**REQUIRED ITEMS for Your Cello Journey:

 *A practice notebook — I strongly suggest “Musician’s Practice Planner: A Weekly  

 Lesson Planner for Music Students” by Molto Music/Hal Leonard. Alternatively, a  dedicated notebook will do. (Bring this to your lesson each week.)

            *Pencil (for making                      notes and marking up                music)

             *Tuner

             *Metronome

             *Cello

             *Bow

             *Rosin

             *An attitude for having               a good time learning                  all about cello!

**PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS: 

*Each student sets personal goals in a discussion with me. If we haven’t done this already, please ask! Goals will be different for each student.

*There are many wonderful opportunities you can choose from to advance your cello studies outside of your studio lessons. (See Below).

 *Make a little time for structured practice everyday. Develop habitual study practices.

 *Ask yourself, “Am I happy with my progress and commitment to my artistic craft? If your answer is, “No”, take steps to repair that. 

 *Make sure your practice space is quiet, organized, and stocked with all the necessary cello practice aids.

*Make sure your friends and family understand that your cello practice is a ritual and 

 important to you. Also, it is very important to play for fun whenever you want! This is not the same as practicing.

**GOALS AND OPPORTUNITIES for cellists of all ages: 

 *Younger students frequently make their school orchestra and the BSO youth ensembles their goal.

 *If a student is more advanced & already participating in those groups, they may try for 

All-State or a summer music festival or a future college scholarship, etc. 

 *Some may simply want a creative outlet for themselves. All ages have enjoyed my cello chamber music program that is available throughout the year. Ask me for more info if you’re interested in a chamber group and/or any other opportunities.

**SUGGESTED READING: 

            *There are many wonderful books about what you are doing right now. If you’d like to know more about the nature of musical learning & performance, or the science of sound,  etc, check out these great reads:

• “The Inner Game of Tennis” by G. Timothy Galloway

• “Effortless Mastery” by Kenny Werner

• “Tone Deaf & All Thumbs” by Frank R. Wilson

I look forward to a wonderful year of music making. Thanks to all for your support of the arts and of our musical community. If you have any questions, please ask! See ya soon. Tim

2024 Timothy Garrett Cello Studio  —  Payment/Policies/Suggestions

** LESSON FEES: are as follows:  30 minutes — $35: 45 minutes — $45; 60 minutes —$60

​

*Payment is due at the beginning of the first lesson of each month for however many lessons are scheduled in that month. This will be either 4 or 5 depending on the month. Cash, check, money order, Venmo (hooplehead213), or PayPal (@timgarrett1) are accepted.

​

*Tuition is due at or before the first lesson of each month even if you are absent on that day.

​

*Please note that the only holidays that are always scheduled as days with no lessons are: Thanksgiving and Christmas. All other holidays your lesson will be scheduled as usual.

​

****PLEASE NOTE: There will be a $25 late fee for payments not made on or before the first lesson of each month.****

**SCHEDULING:

 *  If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson, you must give 24 hours advance notice in order to reschedule.

Students are responsible for rescheduling their own    

lessons to another date/time by using the calendar on my website — 

 www.timothygarrettstudios.com 

*If adequate notice is not provided, the lesson is forfeit & is not refundable.  

*There is also a 2-month statute of limitations on missed lessons.

*New students must commit to a minimum of 6 months of lessons in order to begin        

lessons.

**REQUIRED ITEMS for Your Piano Journey:

*A practice notebook — I strongly suggest “Musician’s Practice Planner: Weekly Lesson Planner for Music Students” by Molto Music/Hal Leonard. Alternatively, a  dedicated notebook will do. (Bring this to your lesson each week.)

 *Pencil (for making notes and marking up music)

 *Instruction book and                other music as assigned

  *Metronome

   *An attitude for having a good time learning all about cello!

**PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS: 

*Each student sets personal goals in a discussion with me. If we haven’t done this already, please ask! Goals will be different for each student.

 *Make a little time for structured practice everyday. Develop habitual study practices.

 *Ask yourself, “Am I happy with my progress and commitment to my artistic craft?

If your answer is, “No”, take steps to repair that. 

 *Make sure your practice space is quiet, organized, and stocked with all the necessary piano practice aids.

 *Make sure your friends and family understand that your piano practice is a ritual and  important to you. Also, it is very important to play for fun whenever you want! This is not the same as practicing.

**SUGGESTED READING: 

*There are many wonderful books about what you are doing right now. If you’d like to know more about the nature of musical learning & performance, or the science of sound, etc, check out these great reads:

• “The Inner Game of Tennis” by G. Timothy Galloway

• “Effortless Mastery” by Kenny Werner

• “Tone Deaf & All Thumbs” by Frank R. Wilson

I look forward to a wonderful year of music making. Thanks to all for your support of the arts and of our musical community. If you have any questions, please ask! See ya soon. Tim

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