Pricing / Payments

Rates:

$340 Based on an 18 week program for all new students. Includes Some Materials i.e. note books, method books,

All guitar ensembles are based on a 50 minutes per week time frame. Additional fees for materials and concerts may apply in the future.

Method of payments may be in cash or checks made out to String Sound Studios.

Registration fees are non refundable and are due in full upon registration. No Exceptions.

A $15 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Scheduling:

Programs will start in mid September and run through June.

Once registration is complete students will be scheduled and inserted into a specific Ensemble class based on instrumentation, ability, and age group.

Ensembles will be held at our Setauket studio on ( TBD ) weekdays from 3.00 to 8.00 pm and Saturdays from 2.00 to 6.00 pm. In the future we plan to offer Saturday morning time slots.

Age groups and Requirements:

Ages 7 ½ to 9, 10 to 13, 14 + would be our ideal age groupings , however if a student is at least 9 and shows a certain amount of proficiency on their instrument it may be best if they play in a different age group or higher ensemble level .

7 ½ year olds must be of age prior to starting ensemble classes and all other age groups must be of age prior or turning of age within a minimum of 4 months for any ensemble class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the advantage of playing an a guitar ensemble ?

We feel guitarists ( along with some other instruments ) have been neglected in our school systems and find it necessary for them to be able to play in group situations which is a valuable experience for any instrumentalist.

2. How many people will play in each ensemble?

We would like to have a minimum of 5 with a maximum of 10 for each class. This may also change in the future where we can have specific numbers in guitar ensembles i.e. trios , quartets , quintets .

3. What kind of Music and what skills will be attained in performing in these ensembles?

For novice student's basics and fundamentals such as reading, theory, improvisation, ear training, music history will be some of the key benefits of learning how to play in a group situation. More advanced ensembles may work on 4 and 5 part harmonized scores. The Guitar ensembles are also a prerequisite to playing in our Jazz Ensembles

4. Will the students perform in concerts?

One of our goals is to have students perform at nursing homes, libraries, festivals, recitals or any other venue who would welcome us.

5. What equipment and materials do I need to bring to the ensemble?

Guitarists should bring accessories related to the guitar i.e. patch chords, picks, straps, tuners, extra strings. In General we will supply any necessary amplification , music , stands and other items which may relate to the class.

6. Who will teach the ensembles?

We plan to use qualified guitar instructors familiar with teaching all styles of guitar and well educated about reading and theory.

7. Are there any weeks or days ensembles will not be scheduled?

Ensembles will not be scheduled during periods of major holidays or school vacations. We do plan to have summer ensemble programs in the future, however at this point in time they will coincide with the school year.

8. What are the Ensemble levels and will the bands have names?

For our purposes ensembles will be named using numbers along with the instrumentation (i.e. 1 A 1 B , 1C , 2 , 3 , 4 ) however it would be fine to have the students name a band whatever they wish.