Playing/Practicing
Some call it playing, some practicing. Sometimes Practicing (with a capital P) feels like an ominous word--no one /ever feels they've Practiced enough! I say: Play fiddle every day, even if for only a few minutes. Your playing muscles like it. It keeps your hand in, makes you conversant with the instrument, and when you have time & inclination to get into it for longer, it will be that much more fun. "The more you play, the better you get. The more you play well, the faster you get better." (as quoted from myself)
Scheduling
Currently, private lessons can be scheduled for online or in-person at my home studio; please confirm arrangements by email or phone. If you register (click "Registration" above), we can discuss times. After I enter your lessons into my online calendar, you'll be able to log in to see them and lesson notes at any time.
Payments
Payments for lessons or classes are made to the teacher monthly in advance or at the first lesson of the month, by cash, check, or credit card. Invoices can be emailed to you; payment receipts are always emailed to you and all payments and charges can be viewed on this website. Credit/debit card payments can be done via this website or email link, or in person at lessons.
Group Classes
Group classes are offered online through www.fiddle-online.com, some may be offered at the Portland (Maine) Conservatory of Music. Classes for which you are signed up are shown on the online calendar.
Private Lesson Rates
I have a sliding scale for private lessons, based on today's going rates for musicians with my teaching experience. Please choose the rate that works for you:
30 minutes: $40
45 minutes: $60
60 minutes: $80
Cancellations: A cancellation by the teacher can be rescheduled or credited towards the next month. Credits can only be carried for 4 weeks. Normally, lessons can be cancelled without charge at least a day in advance; half-price is charged for same-day cancellations with more than an hour's notice; otherwise, full price is charged. Monthly lessons that have been paid in advance cannot be cancelled without charge, but if more than a day's notice is given, lessons can be rescheduled within 30 days, or time can be added to scheduled lessons if possible.
Notes on How to Cancel: I have to actually receive notice of the cancellation. This means: 1) talk to me on the phone; 2) if you leave a message on a phone system or by email, make sure you get a confirmation from me; or 3) click on the lesson in the online calendar and cancel it there by the end of the previous day; this information is readily available to me when I view the calendar and is also emailed to me.