2026-27 Studio Policy

Individual Lessons

AFalú Strings Studio is located at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Individual lessons are offered Tuesday–Friday from September 8, 2026, to *August 20, 2027. There are *41 weeks of classes for the 2026-27 school year.

Important dates to remember:

Sept 8: Fall Term Begins
Sept 26: Austin Suzuki Music School Fall Workshop- No Lessons
Nov 22-28: Fall / Thanksgiving Break - No Lessons / No Group Class
Dec 20- Jan 3: Holiday Break - No Lessons / No Group Class
Jan 5-11: Suzuki Winter Workshop AVSPR- No Lessons / No Group Class
Jan 12: Winter Term Begins
Feb 9-14: Alamance Strings Winter Workshop- No Lessons
Feb 22: Parent Forum
Feb 23 - 27: SAA/ASTA Conference in SF- No Lessons
Mar 27 - Apr 4: Spring Break- No Lessons / No Group Class
Apr 5: Spring Term Begins
May 29- June 5: Memorial Day Week- No Lessons / No Group Class
June 8: Summer Term Begins
June 26- July 5: Oregon Suzuki Institute- No Lessons
Aug 21- Sept 5: Summer Break- No Lessons

**A few things to keep in mind**

Please plan to attend all lessons and group classes. Show up a few minutes early to use the restroom and get ready.

Put LISTENING and REVIEW at the top of your priority list. It might seem like the least important thing to do, but these 2 things will help tremendously!

Mark your calendars accurately to include all studio events. Particularly, the dates when there are No Lessons or Group Class.
If your child is too sick to go to school, they are too ill to have a lesson. Please do not show up to your lesson if your child is sick. A virtual lesson will be offered if given proper notice.
Please set all electronic devices to vibrate or silent mode.

Consider emailing to set up a meeting time, in person or on the phone, to talk about sensitive issues.

2026-27 Tuition & Attendance Policy

Your monthly tuition payment includes the following:

40 Weeks of Individual Lessons
31 Group Events - including Group Classes, Group Recitals, Rehearsals, and Parent Forum
3 Solo Recitals
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. Electronic payments via Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are also accepted.

Makeup Lessons Policy

If you must miss a lesson due to a conflict or an unforeseen event, please 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 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 31 group events (*recitals included) between September 14th, 2026, and May 24th, 2027. The cost of the weekly group class is included in your monthly tuition.

Group Class Schedule:

5:00 pm SECE/Pre-Twinkle Class
6:00 pm Viola Group Class
6:45 pm Violin Group 1 (Twinkles- Bach Bourrée)
7:30 pm Violin Group 2 (Seitz Concertos and Up)

Group Class Dates:

Fall Term: Sept 8- Dec 18
Holiday Break: Dec 19- Jan 2
Winter Term: Jan 12 - Mar 26
Parent Forum: Feb 22
Spring Term: Apr 5- May 28
Summer Term: June 8- Aug 20

Solo & Group Recitals:

Frequent performances allow students to share the results of their hard work. These events will take place in a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to participate. Although recitals are required for all students, I can understand that this may cause anxiety in some children. Please be patient with your child if this is the case. All solos and group recitals will take place throughout the year. The dates, although subject to change, are as follows;

Nov 1: Fall Solo Recital
Dec 14: Fall Group Recital
Feb 7: Winter Solo Recital
May 2: Spring Solo Recital
May 24: Spring Group Recital

Parent Support & Suzuki Education

A parent forum will take place on Monday, February 22, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. All parents are encouraged to attend. It is strongly suggested that parents read Nurtured by Love and Ability Development from Age Zero by Dr. Suzuki. Also, Parent-Teacher Conferences can be scheduled Tuesday–Friday, 10 am - 1:00 pm to discuss progress and or talk about any issues that have come up during lessons.