What an amazing start to the school year! It has been great seeing so many of my old students return, and getting to know the many new students starting lessons this semester. I'm looking forward to great things from my students!
Here are some reminders about the August invoice you just received:
- If your lesson rate changed for this school year, it is reflected on this invoice. Most of the schools I teach at did raise lesson rates this year, so most of you will see that change.
- Some schools have different rates for middle school and high school lessons. If your child graduated to high school, then that rate increase is also reflected on this invoice. I know that can be a bit of a jump when combined with the base rate increase. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about that.
- If you plan to use Zelle to pay me for the first time, please be aware that I only accept Zelle payments through my email address, not my phone number. We have had a number of issues when Zelle asks for a phone number in addition to the email address. I don't know why it has started doing this, but please just skip that part. If you want to send a small test payment first to verify that it is me you are paying, that is fine. Just let me know.
Looking forward to September:
- My schedule is already very full, but I have several new students signed up and looking for spots. I know I say it all the time, but flexibility is key! My schedule will change and evolve throughout the year. I will always do my best to give every student one lesson each week, and I will keep you apprised of changes as they happen. There will be bumps in the road, but as long as we take them in stride, everything will work out.
- Some schools are already conducting various assessments at this time. While most band directors are very good at keeping me in the loop about these things, it would be a good idea if you would let me know if you know in advance. I will work my schedule around these as much as I can.
Collaboration with Christine Davis - Principal Flute in the Buffalo Symphony
Christine and I go way, way back to my childhood in Buffalo. She and I have reconnected over the last few years, and I went to Buffalo in August and spent some time working with her, and she is preparing some teaching videos geared towards high school students and audition preparation based on our collaboration. I will be sharing those videos with the appropriate students as they arrive. Don't worry middle-schoolers - You'll get to see them when the time is right for you.
Welcome New Students!
I can't wait to meet and get to know all of you! I know you probably have a lot of questions about lessons, so I have a couple of blog posts that you should read to help you get started:
https://www.hudsonmusicstudio.com/2020/10/welcome-new-flute-students.html
https://www.hudsonmusicstudio.com/2020/04/how-to-pay-for-lessons-in-remote.html
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