Individual Lessons
AFalú Strings Studio is located in downtown Rochester at Zumbro Lutheran Church. Individual lessons are offered Tuesday - Saturday, September 3, 2024 - August 22, 2025. There are *43 weeks of classes in the 2024-25 school year.
Important dates to remember:
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Sept 3: Fall Lessons Begin
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*Nov 24-30: Fall Break - No Lessons / No Group Class
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*Dec 22-January 5 Holiday Break - No Lessons / No Group Class
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*Jan 6-13: Suzuki Winter Workshop AVSPR- No Lessons / No Group Class
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Jan 14: Winter Lessons Begin
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*Feb 14-16: Alamance Strings Winter Workshop- No Lessons
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*Feb 28- Mar 2: Brookside Strings Winter Workshop in Hillsboro Oregon- No Lessons
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*March 30-Apr 6: Spring Break- No Lessons / No Group Class
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Apr 7: Spring Lessons Begin
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*May 25-31: Memorial Day Week- No Lessons / No Group Class
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June 3: Summer Lessons Begins
**A few things to keep in mind**
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Please attend all lessons and group classes; Arrive on time. If there’s a lesson scheduled before yours, come a few minutes early to use the restroom, and get ready.
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Put LISTENING and REVIEW on the top of your priority list. It might seem like the least important thing to do while practicing with your child, but these 2 things will help tremendously!!!
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Mark your calendars accurately to include all studio events. Particularly, the dates where there are No Lessons or Group Classes.
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If your child is too sick to go to school, they are too ill to have a lesson. A virtual lesson is a viable alternative if given proper notice. Please, do not come to your lesson if you or your child are sick.
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Please set all electronic devices to "vibrate" or "silent" mode.
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Consider emailing to set up a meeting time, in person or on the phone, to talk about sensitive issues.
2024-25 Tuition & Attendance Policy
Your monthly tuition payment includes the following:
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*43 weeks of individual lessons for Tuesday-Thursday students. *41 weeks of individual lessons for Friday and Saturday students
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31 Group Events -including Group Classes, Group Recitals, and Parent Forum
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3 Solo Recitals
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuition is Non-Refundable and is due by the 10th of every month. Payments made after the 10th of the month will be assessed a $40 late fee. Tuition will be adjusted annually to reflect increases in the cost of living.
Please make checks payable to Ángel M. Falú-García. Only electronic payments via Zelle and PayPal will be accepted.
Makeup Lessons Policy
If you must miss a lesson due to an unforeseen event, as a matter of courtesy, let the teacher know.
There are No Make-up Lessons.
Discontinuing Lessons
All families are expected to commit to lessons from September to August. Should you choose to discontinue lessons, please give your teacher 30 days’ notice. You are also responsible for the following month’s tuition payment.
Group Class
Group class meets weekly on Mondays and attendance is mandatory for all students. There are 30 group events (*recitals included)between September 9th, 2024, and May 19th , 2025.
The cost of the weekly group class is included in your monthly tuition.
Group Class Schedule:
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5:00 pm Pre-Twinkle Group Class
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5:30 pm Violin Group 1: (Twinkles - Gossec's Gavotte)
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6:15 pm Violin Group 2: (Chorus- Bach's Bourrée)
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7:00 pm Viola Group
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7:45 pm Violin Group 3: (Seitz Concertos and Up)
Group Class Dates:
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Fall Term: Sept 3- Dec 21
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Holiday Break: Dec 22- Jan 5
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Winter Term: Jan 14- Mar 29
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Spring Term: Apr 7- May 24
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Summer Term: June 3- Aug 22
Solo & Group Recitals:
Frequent performances allow students to share the results of their hard work. These performances will happen in a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to participate. Although recital participation is required for all students, I understand that this may cause anxiety in some children. Please be patient with your child/red if this is the case. All solo and group recitals will take place throughout the year. The dates, although subject to change, are as follow;
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Nov 3: Fall Solo Recital
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Dec 16: Fall Group Recital
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Feb 9: Winter Solo Recital
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May 4: Spring Solo Recital
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May 19: Spring Group Recital
Parent Education & Support
A parent forum will occur on Monday, March 17th, 2025, from 6:30-8:00 pm. All parents are encouraged to read Nurtured by Love and Ability Development from Age Zero by Dr. Suzuki. Also, Parent-Teacher Conferences can be scheduled Tuesdays - Fridays 10 am- 1:30 pm to discuss progress and or talk about any issues that have come up during lessons.
