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Student FAQs
1. How do I know I’m getting a good Teacher?
Our auditions consist of playing repertoire from various styles of music. Instructors are evaluated on their overall knowledge of music theory and must demonstrate sight-reading and improvisational skills. Potential instructors must also be able to prepare materials and show an approach to instruction on various levels. Interviews are also administered to evaluate communication skills, work ethic and other job performance skills. All our instructors are college educated; many are completed or currently enrolled in graduate programs. We encourage our teachers to constantly continue training and in some cases pay for them to acquire these skills. We would like your feedback on how you believe our instructor is performing. If you are not completely satisfied we will try to find a different instructor from the one you now have. To view more information about our teachers, please visit our Teachers Bios.
2. Can you give me references?
Yes, Please call the office and we could supply you with contact information of students, many which have been with us for a number of years.
3. At what age can my child start studying a musical instrument?
Although we offer lessons to students of all ages, certain instruments are very difficult for young students to learn (i.e. bassoon). However, the piano, violin, and certain percussion instruments are more suitable for children under six (6) years of age. Please contact the office for more information (631) 476-8946.
4. Why do you have an introductory rate?
This helps clients establish a trust with our company. If you are not satisfied it is less of a financial commitment, it is also important to offer discounts whenever we can.
5. What is the price guarantee?
We feel it is necessary to reward our most consistent clients. Just as you would like an instructor to show up for the lessons, we would like to have continuity from our clientele. In essence good attendance keeps the cost of lessons down, we would rather book a student who is interested in learning on a regular basis then one who is not. You may reschedule the lesson for a different day or time and this would not affect your price guarantee.
6. What if the instructor cancels or my lesson falls on one of the holidays stated in the overview?
You still have the option to reschedule, however we do not put these down as missed lessons and it will not count against your price guarantee.
7. Why do you offer discounts for extended lesson times over one hour?
You may have 2 or more students in the same residence and this keeps it affordable.
8. Do you really offer free lessons to clients who refer new customers?
Absolutely, for each new student a customer finds us, they could expect a free lesson for each one. (As a matter of fact if you keep finding us students, we may hire you to run the sales department)
9. Why do you eventually go to a monthly payment plan?
A monthly plan is much more cost effective on our day to day operations .We look to save the customer money and this is one way to keep the price of lessons down.
10. What is the purpose of a deposit?
This is used for your last lesson or late cancellations (you must call before 5 pm the day before). Even if you call the day before we still need to contact the instructor and sometimes as many as 10 students to reschedule.
11. What if the student wakes up sick the day of the lesson or we have a medical emergency?
We offer one complimentary late cancellation per year providing a client has taken a minimum of 26 lessons. We will use our judgment and past cancellation history to resolve this matter. If a late cancellation cannot be rescheduled a client must use their one free late cancellation and Thereafter must pay for any future late cancellations. Our instructors also have 1 free late cancellation and thereafter must give a free lesson.
12. Why should the client inform the office of any anticipated scheduling conflicts or other questions pertaining to String Sound Studios business practices?
Our instructors may not know of scheduling conflicts with other clients. You may inform an instructor with your concerns but it is ultimately the client’s responsibility to call the office especially about matters related to scheduling.
13. Are your prices Fair?
Yes, we consider the lesson fees to be a fair price and in many cases comparable or more competitive then other individuals or companies who provide in home music instruction.
13. Conclusion:
Please be advised that your instructors are under contract with String Sound Studios and may not teach students for their own personal benefit which were gained through business practices of String Sound Studios. We look forward to working with you and if needed be call me at 631 476 8946 to answer any other questions or concerns you may have.
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Clara Lofaros New Release Perfekt World
It's here..FINALLY..and I couldn't be more proud of the masterpiece we created for your listening and booty rumping pleasure! Here's what they're saying about Perfekt World already. “The album, produced by Mark Turrigiano, (Ingrid Michaelson's, Boys and Girls) continues the tradition of the new-age female singer/songwriter genre, carved out by such mainstream mainstays as Feist, Amy Winehouse, and Regina Spektor. The single, "Waterfall" will fit all mainstream rock/pop radio formats and is surrounded on both sides by an album so complete, it will challenge Morrisette's, Jagged Little Pill from start to finish.…” Check out Claralofaro.com, and the myspace and facebook links to hear a teaser of the new music and watch live video clips from our last show at Gramercy Theater with Emerson Hart.
Vince Lewis Quartet A Different Standard
This exciting new release is comprised of some of the best music ever
written. Vince has drawn from the classic hymns and placed them into a
contemporary jazz setting. Along with Tom Hildreth (bass) and Phil Riddle
(drums) the group has added Phil Thompson on woodwinds. Sure to satisfy
fans of the Vince Lewis Trio's previous music, this work will also expose
his audience to reverential treatments of meaningful and timeless Christian
favorites.
This collection is sure to bring back memories of singing these wonderful
hymns in church. Selections include, "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "In The
Garden" and "Worthy of Worship." Each tune is a celebration of the
original intent of the composer presented in mainstream jazz styles.
To order Vince's new CD or check out anything else at his website, please
visit: Vincelewis.com
2008 Recital News Please click here for more information
We are pleased to announce the 2008 recital, which will be held Sunday, June 8th, from approximately 12.00 noon until 5.00 pm, in the Gillespie room (located in the Dorothy and Ward Melville Carriage House at Stony Brook Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A Stony Brook, N.Y 11790).
String Sound Studios welcomes drummer extraordinary John Donovan to our Artist Spotlight Feature. Please click here for a Bio in our News section. Please go to the guitar fretboard for our interview
Make sure to visit our Artist Spotlight section for an exclusive interview where John talks about his goals and aspirations to revolutionize the way drums and percussion are approached. For more information about John and his movie Drumline vs Drumset please visit his website John Donovan.biz
New Guitar Column
Please vist our Column section on the Guitar Fret Board for a look into "Ear Food" which will offer some insights into some uniqueideas by Michael Violette. Also a Brief Review of Deep Purple and Vanilla Fudge.
Redstone Jazz is proud to announce the release of
his new CD is a collection of
timeless standards sure to please the most discriminating jazz
guitar fan.
Accompanied by Tom Hildreth (bass) and Phil Riddle (drums) Vince
considersthis to be his finest trio recording to date.
Jazz guitar legend Mundell Lowe says "This CD is proof that
Vince is a
world class player." The great guitarist Jimmy Wyble states "The
music is
swinging and true to the composer..Difficult things sound
easy." Internationally renowned jazz and swing artist Clint
Strong adds
"Vince is speaking the language...I'm hearing a real guitarist."
Ordering information can be found on Vince's websitevincelewis.com
New Column on the Blues
Please Vist Our Column Section on the Guitar Fret Board and check out Michael Violette's new column on Bb Blues.Loaded with some nice lines he transcribed from guitar greats like Larry Carlton , Barney Kessel and BB King you should be able to make sense of these concepts with some practice .
Please Help Jessica Rose
Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, neck, chest or spinal cord mainly in children age five years or younger. The younger the child and the earlier it is detected, the better the chance of curing the disease 100%, especially if the cancer is localized. Neuroblastoma is one of the most deadly childhood cancers over the age of one and once metastasized. Usually, by the time the symptoms appear, the disease has progressed to Stage 4. Hundreds of children are diagnosed each year with Neuroblastoma Stage 4. This is a very difficult cancer to beat once it has reached Stage 4. This less than favorable prognosis does not deter doctors, researchers, parents and supporters from doing everything humanly and spiritually possible to try and prolong the child's life with various treatment options as a search for a cure continues. Please Go to Her website www.care4jessicarose.org
We Would Like to Welcome Michele Rosewoman To Our Artist Spotlight Section
Please check out our NEWS Section for info on her new CD Release and read all about her in our Artist Spotlight Feature of this Month
Artist Spotlight Section Features Vince Lewis
We would like to welcome highly accomplished and critically acclaimed Jazz Guitarist, Composer, and Recording Artist Vince Lewis to our Artist Spotlight Feature. Please visit our More News section for his bio and our Artist Spotlight section for a recently published interview in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine and an Original Composition called Sues Waltz
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