• To provide a professional quality of musical education for each student
• To encourage the talents and strengthen the weaknesses  of each student toward instrumental playing
• To provide reasonable advice and opinions on the taking of any exams or joining of instrumental groups
• To prepare students to their highest potential for exams and participation in instrumental groups
• To provide an opportunity to perform with a piano accompanist in Recitals scheduled throughout the year.
• While not every lesson will have a ‘breakthrough’ for you, you can expect that you will leave with new or important information about the violin/viola and/or music.

• Student is expected to arrive on time for each lesson.
• Students must do their best at all times during the lesson and participate fully in the lesson regime.
• Virtual Students are expected to LOGON and be ready to play PRIOR to their lesson time.
• Virtual Students must make sure you have a strong internet connection and operational PRIOR to your lesson time. 
• ​Be fully prepared for each lesson, i.e. practice the material or homework you have been assigned to work on.
• Follow guidelines pertaining to absenteeism. (Give appropriate notice.)
• You may record lessons using your own recording device. This is also great to do so you can reference what we discussed in the lesson throughout the week.
• You are responsible for the care and maintenance of your instrument and sheet music; please bring all your required materials to each lesson. 

Parent’s Responsibility (or student’s responsibility if over 18)
 

• Parents are expected to arrive on time for each lesson.
• All children/students need help with discipline around practicing.
• Expect to have to remind and encourage your children to practice.
• Students and parents both need to be accountable for consistent, quality practice.
• Never hesitate to call or email me if there is something that your child does not understand.
• Parent will be responsible for the behaviour and conduct of their children upon entering the Studio. 
• Parent must be present at all times throughout their child’s lesson – to help instruct their children through practice time at home.
• Parents will be expected to arrange the hiring of a piano accompanist for all exams.
• Parents will be expected to arrange the rehearsal schedule and payment fee to their respective piano accompanist.