Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What should I do if I lose the practice chart?
You can pick up an extra chart any day from my room, or I will accept ANY piece of paper, note paper, index card, or postit as long as it has ALL of the required information (dates, minutes, parent's signature and student's name).Back to Top
You can pick up an extra chart any day from my room, or I will accept ANY piece of paper, note paper, index card, or postit as long as it has ALL of the required information (dates, minutes, parent's signature and student's name).
My instrument LOOKS broken........
Bring it to me RIGHT AWAY (even if it's not your regular lesson day!). It just might need an adjustment. If it needs to be repaired, I will tell you exactly what to tell the rental shop.Back to Top
Bring it to me RIGHT AWAY (even if it's not your regular lesson day!). It just might need an adjustment. If it needs to be repaired, I will tell you exactly what to tell the rental shop.
I used to play the guitar. Can I tune/fix my child's instrument?
NO! It's different! Let me do it!Back to Top
NO! It's different! Let me do it!
When do rehearsals start?
I will send home permission slips. Grade 4 will rehearse on Tuesday mornings, grade 6 will rehearse on Wednesday mornings, and grade 5 will rehearse on Friday mornings. All students need to report at 8:15am for the 8:30am rehearsal.Back to Top
I will send home permission slips. Grade 4 will rehearse on Tuesday mornings, grade 6 will rehearse on Wednesday mornings, and grade 5 will rehearse on Friday mornings. All students need to report at 8:15am for the 8:30am rehearsal.
Can I leave rehearsal to go to EXTRA HELP??
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Extra help is NOT an excused absence! Your teacher will have extra help on days OTHER than rehearsal days!!!Back to Top
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Extra help is NOT an excused absence! Your teacher will have extra help on days OTHER than rehearsal days!!!
Do I get a report card grade for this?
YES!!!!!!!!Back to Top
YES!!!!!!!!
I never took an instrument. How can I help my child at home?
Encourage your child to practice the same time every day. Ask your child to teach YOU how to play their instrument! It's never too late to learn!Back to Top
Encourage your child to practice the same time every day. Ask your child to teach YOU how to play their instrument! It's never too late to learn!
What lesson book do I need to purchase?
See the Lesson Book link on the home page.Back to Top
See the Lesson Book link on the home page.