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PRIVATE LESSONS and ENSEMBLES
(O8-09 prices have changed -please contact instructor for pricing)

Along with Kindermusik classes we offer private violin, viola, and harp lessons for children as young as three.  Payment is due by monthly or by semester and is not included in Kindermusik tuition or payments.  Please make checks payable to your instrumental instructor.  Your private lesson time with your instructor is reserved for you.  Please give the studio 24 hours notice for  cancellation or payment will be expected.  You will be given advance notice of any scheduled breaks in the semester.

The Kindermusik program provides an outstanding and fundamental foundation for music skills for children.  At this time, we are only offering lessons to new instrumental students who are also taking Kindermusik classes with the studio.  

Please see the POLICY INFORMATION below regarding lesson and age requirements, recitals and cancellations.

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When inquiring about lessons please provide:

1) Parent's and child's full names
2) Age/grade of child
3) Music background of child
4) Your address
5) Email address and phone numbers
6) How did you hear about us? 
7) Your reasons for seeking instrumental instruction?

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08- 09 Private Lessons Tuition:

Enroll for lessons by semester, paid monthly -due at first lesson each month. Make check made out to Lydia Bassett.

Private Lessons Fees Per Student:

•  $30 half-hour
•  $20 for 15-minutes
•  $45 for one hour

Private Lessons with KM Family Discount Per Student: Qualifying families have at least one child enrolled for the School Year in Kindermusik or Korus:

• $25 half-hour 
• $15 for 15-minute lessons 
• $35 forty-five minute lesson 
• $40 for one hour

Ensemble Information (required)
It’s proven that learning the essential skills for ensemble playing rounds out a student’s total musicianship. Orkestra participation will help to sustain musical interest through the school years by adding a rewarding social element to a student’s musical experience! It also lays a solid foundation of valuable pre-orchestral skills. Required of all PP private instrumental students as instructor determines readiness, unless also enrolled in Kindermusik. We'll share some of our music at the Fall and Spring Recitals! Orkestra also open to students taking from other instructors by audition. Includes violin, viola, harp, cello students and one opening for a piano student.

See individual ensemble information below.

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TOAD’LY TUNED STRINGZ (pre/early Suzuki book 1)

Providing a fun, social element to instrumental instruction. We'll develop the skill of ensemble playing which requires more advanced levels of listening while playing. We’ll prepare a piece to share at the Fall and Spring Recitals. Required of PP private instrumental students as instructor determines readiness, unless also enrolled in Kindermusik.

* 13-week Semesters, 45 min. per week
Tuition: $145.00
(KM Family Discount  = $125.00)
Recital fee: $15 due at registration
Tuition includes music / copy fee - all music must be returned to studio

check made out to Lydia Bassett

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Klassikal Kidz String Orkestra

It’s proven that learning the essential skills for ensemble playing rounds out a student’s total musicianship. Orkestra participation will help to sustain musical interest through the school years by adding a rewarding social element to a student’s musical experience! It also lays a solid foundation of valuable pre-orchestral skills. Required of all PP private instrumental students as instructor determines readiness, unless also enrolled in Kindermusik. We'll share some of our music at the Fall and Spring Recitals! Orkestra also open to students taking from other instructors by audition. Includes violin, viola, harp, cello students and one opening for a piano student.

* 13-week Semesters, 1 hour per week
Tuition: $160.00
(KM Family Discount  = $140.00)
Recital fee: $15 due at registration and non-refundable
Tuition includes music / copy fee - all music must be returned to studio

check made out to Lydia Bassett

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TADPOLES (pre/early Suzuki book 1)

* 15 min. per week with Lydia
Tuition: $75
Tuition includes music / copy fee - all music must be returned to studio

check made out to Lydia Bassett

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Muzikidz Korus Ages 5 to 12 years

*30 minute classes offered with MzzB:
Thursday 4:00 p.m.

Sing! Sing! And Sing some more!
This class is designed to unleash the singer in your child! Freedom to explore one's voice is the beginning of ear training and provides hours and hours of joy! Learn to sing comfortably and participate in enjoyable ensemble experiences using a variety of rhythm instruments and handbells.

* 14-week Semesters
Tuition: $119.00 per child
KM Family Discount = Enrolled in KM = $99.00

PP STUDIO STUDENTS! ALL PP students enrolled in three studio offerings: Private Lessons, Kindermusik & Toad'ly Tuned Stringz or Orkestra = Korus FREE!

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• Orkestra: .
• Orkestra with KM Family Discount Tuition: $140.00 Qualifying families have at least one child enrolled for the SCHOOL YEAR in Kindermusik or Korus.
• Toad'ly Tuned Stringz: 45 min. per week, 13 weeks@ 145.00. Tuition includes music copy fee/ all music must be returned to studio.
• Toad'ly Tuned Stringz with KM Family Discount Tuition: $125.00 Qualifying families have at least one child enrolled for the School Year in Kindermisik or Korus.
• Tadpoles: 15 minutes, 13 weeks: $75 (Already discounted since Tadpoles are all Kindermusik Students)
• Semester Recital Fee: $15 per semester for all instrumental students; due at registration/ non-refundable.

 

 

Policy Information

It is our privilege to offer your family private instrumental instruction at affordable rates with our Student-Instructors. We currently offer private violin, viola and harp instruction at our studio at the rate of $25 per half hour. The wonderful professionals in our areas charge $45-$70 per hour and unfortunately many will not start beginning students. Music stores throughout the region tell families that they must wait to begin lessons until 7 or 8 years of age or older, yet, professionals rarely want to start even a beginner at this age. We firmly believe that music is a language and that the brains of infants up to age 8 or 9 are especially geared towards the acquisition of language. We just slip in another language to learn – music! Research supports our approach - the earlier the better!

Your private lesson instructors are also solo and ensemble performers of very high caliber, and as such have demanding schedules and can only offer a minimum of lessons slots per week, per semester. Careful planning and thoughtful preparation for your child's needs are put into place at each lesson. We purpose to ensure your child the most empowering, and successful private instrumental training possible. With this in mind, it is our policy that attendance of lessons be consistent, with a parent present in each lesson.

It is essential that the parent take notes in a specific practice log, in order to support the child's learning in the role of at-home-coach during daily practice sessions. We suggest that you and your child practice first thing in the morning. Your child's academic day will soar! These daily practices are to be the length of your child's private lesson, 5 days a week. Your private lesson Instructor in tandem with the Kindermusik classroom instruction will support you quite well in the role of home coach. Please ask any and all questions of your instructor, in order to provide you with whatever level of information needed to feel comfortable and knowledgeable as you grow into your role as your child's home music coach. We are here to empower you to empower year child! (The practice log is available for purchase by our studio families of a local music store of our request. See or email your instructor for details, ASAP.)

 

Private Lesson Students Up to 7 Years & the PP Tandem Learning Approach

We sincerely appreciate your commitment to music education for your family. We are convinced that Kindermusik classroom instruction in tandem with private lesson instruction will provide for your child an incredible musical foundation and help to ensure a successful and enjoyable early musical experience. It continues to be our purpose to offer our families many Kindermusik enrollment discounts and payment options and in doing so enable each private lesson student up to 7 years of age to also enroll in required Kindermusik classes. We are sure you'll find our approach of combining the dynamic Kindermusik curricula with skillful, knowledgeable instrumental instruction, a purposeful and empowering plan for your child.
All instrumental students under 7 years of age should plan on Kindermusik classes as well. Please see payment options including credit cards and any applicable discounts as listed on the current registration form (on–line at www.purplepossibilities.com, or at the studio) when enrolling in both Kindermusik with Private Lesson.

 

Private Lessons (7 years & Up) & Required Enrollment in a Studio String Ensemble

We also purpose to keep Studio Participation Tuition rates down for our vital ensemble programs which include, Toad’ly Tuned Stringz, and Klassikal Kidz Orkestra. Enrollment will be required for all Purple Possibilities Instrumental students ages 7 and up, unless still enrolled in Kindermusik Imagine That or Young Child classes. Please read through the string ensemble descriptions (following) and then e-mail your private lesson instructor at Kmusikbypurple@juno.com as to which string ensemble group your child will benefit from the most, before enrolling

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Student Recitals

Each semester there will be a student recital with a reception following for the entire studio family and guests. You will be informed of the date and time of the recital at the beginning of the semester and it is very important that each family at Purple Possibilities designates this recital date as a family priority. In doing so you will be modeling and expressing to your children the value of music education and you will be in a position of shared support for one another on this incredibly exciting journey! For those of you with children participating in the recital, making this day a priority will show your support for your child's musical learning in a very genuine way. The recital is their night to share with the audience, not to perform, and we look to parents to be positive and to encourage their child to simply "have fun with their music" as they share with us the exciting music and learning they have accomplished this semester.

Recital Participation: Regular Private Lesson Attendance and one or two practices with a pianist will be required. Please remember to coordinate your child’s recital practices with the pianist, with your instructor.

Concert Attire: As we strive to set a positive tone for your child’s musical experiences while giving the children the respect due young musicians, we will require Concert Dress for recitals. Concert Dress will be clearly defined before each recital in writing, and your cooperation is valued. Please honor your children as they honor you, by also dressing up for their very special evening.

A Night to Remember: A few weeks prior to the recital, you will be asked to sign up to bring some refreshments and to choose how you’d like to help, such as setting up, serving or putting things away.

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Private Instrumental Lessons Cancellations

Occasionally, one or more of the instructor's performance schedules may require a week off from Private Lesson teaching. We will post any 'off weeks' in advance on the studio message board in the entry hall and also on the website, along with information regarding your instructor's performances. Checking the website before coming to the studio each week would be a great habit to get into, and you are likely to find extra things your teacher wanted you to know before coming!

Most Roanoke area programs for private instrumental instruction require payment by the month or by the semester and do not offer refunds should you miss a lesson or should you decide to withdraw your child. Your private lesson instructors have made a genuine commitment of time and planning for you and your child. Please bring your child to every lesson unless your child has a fever and please give your Instructor twenty-four hour notice, or payment is expected. If your child is ill, you are welcome to take a lesson in their place. Your child's lesson slot has been held for them and others potentially turned away that needed lessons at that time. In light of this, should you withdraw your child from private lesson instruction for any reason during the semester there will be a 3 week Withdrawal Fee required, and we reserve the option of giving away your child’s lesson slot away immediately upon notification of withdrawal.