Summer Schedule etc.

Hello All!

I hope this finds you well.  I wanted to update you all on the summer schedule that I have so far and also inform you of a few changes.  First off, baby Genevieve arrived healthy and safe on May 5th.  Thank you so much for your patience throughout that difficult pregnancy.  Here is our little darlin.

Next change is that we not only brought home a newborn but we moved to Lindon.  The new address is 614 N Locust Avenue Lindon, 84042.  

The last change is my start date for summer lessons.  I originally had planned on starting Summer Schedule on June 6th.  I'm feeling like I need one more week, so we will not be starting lessons until the week of June 13th.  This is the schedule I have so far.

Summer Schedule

Monday

2:30-Hannah Clement

3:00-Rachel Clement

3:30-Olivia Woodward

4:00-Katie Olsen

5:00-Blake Fox

5:30-Katelyn Fox

6:00

Tuesday

8:30-Emma Bouwhuis

9:00-Cortney Bouwhuis

9:30-Madelyn Child

10:00-Amanda Vanderwell

11:00-Kaylie Crabb

11:30-Cecily Hughes

12:00-Summer Hiatt

12:30-Mackynlee Dyer

Wednesday

8:30-Macyn Christensen

9:00-Sammy Pew

9:30-Kimball Pew

10:00-Madeline Jensen 

11:00-Aiden Cluff

11:30-Sarah Cluff

12:00-Olivia Gurney

12:30-Ella Jones

Thursday

2:30-Marli Sharp

3:00-Catherine Hein

3:30-Camilla Hein

4:00-Anne Olsen

5:00-Eliza Halbrook

5:30-

6:00-

Friday

2:30-Josie Hassell

3:30-Sam Hassell

4:00-Ashley Lloyd

4:30-Ember Jensen

5:00-Taya Jensen

If any of these times are incorrect, please let me know and I will try to fix the issue.  Please let me know the dates you will be gone for the rest of the summer via email.  Thanks so much for your patience. Happy Summer!

Update

Hello All,

Just wanted to update you all on what is going on with studio news.  First, i have an official induction date of May 5th.  Unless this baby decides she needs to come earlier, I'm hoping to teach to the end of April.  I haven't invoiced anyone yet because I'd like to leave it up to you how you would like payment to work.  If you want me to invoice you for the rest of the month and then credit you in June for any missed lessons, I'm happy to do so.  If you would like to just pay weekly, that is fine too.  Let me know how you would like to proceed for the remainder of April.

I will be taking the entirety of May as my maternity leave and will return the week of June 6th.  I would like to get my Summer Schedule set in the next few weeks so I will be taking requests for times.  Here are the times I will be able to teach starting on June 6th.

Monday

2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00

4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00


Tuesday

8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00

11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30


Wednesday

8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00

11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30

Thursday

2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00

4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00

Friday

2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00


Thanks so much for your patience as this pregnancy has been far from normal and I hope I get to see all of you for the remainder of April.  Please feel free to ask any questions.

Cheers!

Recital Lists and other info

Hello All!

Next week is fast approaching and here is what I have so far for our recital lists.  If I have put you on the wrong date, please feel free to let me know and I will make the change. Also, please check for spelling.

Monday, March 21st at 6:00 p.m.

Summer Hiatt
Marli Sharp
Amanda Vanderwel
Macyn Christensen
Cecily Hughes
Olivia Woodward
Molly Burton
Sam Hassell
Josie Hassell
Madelyn Child
Ashley Lloyd
Hannah Clement
Rachel Clement
Madeline Jensen
Jonathan Jensen
Anne Olsen
Katie Olsen
Aiden Cluff
Sarah Cluff




Friday, March 25th  at 6:00 p.m.

Oakley Jones
Olivia Gurney
Sam Pew
Kimball Pew
Eliza Halbrook
Riley Nielson
Blake Fox
Katelyn Fox
Hayden Weenig
Kaylie Crabb
Halle Patten
Taya Jensen
Ember Jensen
Ella Jones
Catherine Hein
Camilla Hein


In other news, I have been diagnosed with Cholestasis with this pregnancy.  This means my liver is malfunctioning and can cause harm to the baby and set me  into preterm labor.  Please be patient with me as I try to navigate through this, and know you may get a call or text stating that I'm in labor and lessons will be postponed for awhile.  I will try and put together some names of "substitute" teachers if you are worried about progress while I take some maternity leave.  Thanks for your patience!

Cheers!

Jessica

Spring Ensemble Recital Revision

Hello All!

We are into the wonderful spring days of March which means that we are just a few weeks away from our ensemble recital.  I've had to change one of the dates for the recital due to a switch in schedule for the youth and children's orchestra that I conduct. So here are the official dates and times for the upcoming recital.

Recital #1

Monday, March 21st at 6:00 p.m.

Recital #2

Friday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m.

Both recitals will take place at the Lindon Community Center in the Arts Auditorium (the old chapel).  The Address is 25 N Main Street in Lindon, 84042.

Please let me know if you can absolutely not make one of the dates. I will send a list of names for each recital by the end of the week.

Regular lessons will not be held the week of the recital, but we may have a group rehearsals if needed.  Please arrive 10 min early so we can start on time.  Sunday dress is expected except boys are not required to wear ties.  It should be an enjoyable evening of ensemble music and I look forward to it! Please let me know of any questions you may have.  

One last note.  There will be NO lessons the first week of April due to Spring Break.  Monday lessons will have one lesson taken off for tuition but all other days will have regular tuition since we have 5 lessons in March.  I hope you all have fun plans! Thank you for letting me teach and your wonderful kiddos! 

Group Class Revision

Hello All!

Apparently this pregnancy brain thing is real because for some crazy reason, I scheduled group classes on President's Day.  We will NOT be having group class on President's Day and I have revised the schedule.  I will also be combining my Junior High and High School Group Classes for the purpose of ensembles.   Here is a revised schedule and I'm so sorry for the late notice.

Group Class #1

Little Ones - Tuesday, February 16th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Elementary Group- Tuesday, February 16th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Junior High and High School - Wednesday, February 17th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

I understand that these changes may cause some issues with schedules.  Please let me know if these times do not work for you and we will figure something out.  Sorry once again about all of this. See you all next week!

Cheers!

Recitals, Group Classes, Competitions and a New Year!

Happy New Year my talented students and wonderful parents!

I hope the holidays treated you well and you have all made your resolutions to practice even more! Here are some important dates as we look at the new year!

Recital Dates

Our next recital is our ensemble recital.  Over the next two weeks you will be placed in a group and will receive music.  There will be two recital dates offered and you must make sure your partner, or partners can attend that date as well.  The two recital dates offered will be:

Recital #1

March 21st at 6:30 p.m. at The Lindon Community Center (25 N Main St. Lindon, Ut)

Recital #2
March 24th at 6:30 p.m. at The Lindon Community Center (25 N Main St. Lindon, Ut)

In the past, i have held lessons during recital week but that will change this time.  There will be NO LESSONS on the week of the recital. There will also be no recital fee and it will just be included as part of the monthly tuition.  I hope that makes things simpler for everyone.  

Group Classes

There will be two group classes held this semester.  

Group Class #1

Little Ones - February 15th from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary Group- February 15th from 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

Junior High- February 17th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

High School- February 16th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. 

Group Class #2

Little Ones - May 2nd from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary Group- May 2nd from 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

Junior High- May 4th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

High School- May 3rd from 3:00-4:30 p.m. 

I know it can be tricky to get kids to group class since it is a change in the schedule, but I really appreciate it.  Group Class #1 is especially important as it will be the first chance to perform with their ensemble for the recital.  

I know this post is incredibly long but you've almost made it through! A few more things.

T.A.C.O. (The Awesome Children's Orchestra) and L.Y.O (Lindon Youth Orchestra)

My children's and youth orchestra are starting back up again for the winter semester.  If you are interested in a fun and exciting group experience for your students send them my way.  We would love to work with them.  More info can be found at www.lindonchambermusicsociety.org 

Utah Valley String Festival

Utah Valley String Festival is an event taking place on March 4th and 5th at American Heritage School.  I have registered and would love to see some of my students attend.  As a student, you are required to perform two contrasting pieces appropriate for your ability level and will perform them for some judges.  The student will receive feedback from the judges and have the possibility of moving on and performing at the honors recital.  There is a $15 entrance fee for attending.  If you are interested please let me know a.s.a.p. as registration is due at the beginning of February.  The more chances we have to perform, the better we get at it! It's also nice for students to receive feedback from someone other than their teacher.  The more information we get the better!

More dates to mark on the calendar.  There will be no lessons:

April 4th-8th- Spring Break

May 23rd-27th- Last Week of School

I will also be taking the month of June off because I will have a baby girl coming at the end of May! Tuition for May will be reduced accordingly. 

I'm so grateful I get to teach such wonderful students! Thank you for all you do and please let me know of any questions you may have. 

Cheers!

New Year and Policy Changes

Hello all,

I hope this finds you well and surviving the busy days that the holidays bring.  First lets start with a reminder that Group Classes will be held next week.  The schedule is as follows.

December Studio Classes

Littles - December 14th 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary Group (ages 7-12) - December 14th  4:30-6:00 p.m.

Junior High Group -December 15th  3:00-5:00 p.m.

High Schoolers will be having a rehearsal on Dec. 19th from 9:00-10:00 a.m.  at my home, and then will perform for the Lindon Senior Center's Lunch on Monday December 21st, from 11:30-1:00.  Originally we had planned to play at the Food and Care Coalition for some homeless families but I was informed that they were double booked so we will have to try again next year.  Please let me know if your high schooler can make it to this wonderful service opportunity. 

There will be no lessons over Christmas Break.  We will resume regular lessons on January 4th.

Policy Changes

As we approach the new year there will be a few changes to how my studio is run.  Instead of a pay by the lesson scenario, which I have done since I started teaching 15 years ago, I will now be doing tuition pricing.  

Tuition rates are $100 a month even on months with 5 lessons.  The exception to this rule will be the months that hold spring break, and Christmas.  Those will be determined based on how many lessons will be held.  

If your child cannot make it to their regular lesson, I can now offer make up times on Thursday at 6:15, Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturday from 9:00- 11:30 a.m.  After March I will also be able to add more times on Thursdays.  If your child cannot make any of these times, you will still be charged for the missed lesson.

If for any reason I need to cancel, you will be credited $25 per lesson for the following month.  

If any of you have any issues with the above policies, please feel free to contact me.  I would be happy to discuss the changes and any concerns you may have.  These policies will begin in January 2016.  

I wish you all the best during this busy Holiday season.  


Cheers!