Parent Participation:
Success in Suzuki study depends upon active and enthusiastic participation of the parent, and better yet, the entire family! The parent attends every lesson with the child and functions at home as a surrogate teacher, supervising the child's daily practice. The child's accomplishment rest upon a cooperative triangle formed by the teacher, the child, and the parent.


Tuition Payment & Deadlines:
When a student registers, tuition secures their dedicated spot in class rather than their attendance. Tuition for each semester must be paid in full by the tuition due date (or through 5 equal payments by postdated checks: the first dated for the due date, followed by 4 consecutive monthly checks -.all 5 checks must be submitted by the tuition due date).  If payment is not received by the deadline, the spot will be made available to new or waiting students.  


Returned Checks & Refunds: 
If a check is returned for insufficient funds, the student/parent will be charged the exact fee incurred by the bank. Because your lesson time is reserved exclusively for you for the entire semester, no refunds will be issued.
 

Lesson Make-Up Policy
  • Mandetory Make-Ups: Teachers are required to make up any lesson that they miss due to personal absence or scheduling conflicts. These will be rescheduled during designated Make-Up Lesson Week at the end of the school year or at a mutually convenient time.
  • Student Absence: Teachers will accomodate One (1) student-missed lesson per academic year for any reason, provided advance notice was given. Eligible student make-up lessons will take place either during designated Make-Up Lesson Week at the end of the school year or at a mutually agreed-upon time and day.
  • Locatino of Make-Up Lessons: Due to additional leasing expenses associated with reserving independent studio time in Scottsdale, dedicated student make-up hours  cannot be accommodated at the Scottsdale facility. All make-up lessons will be done at the North Phoenix studio.
  • Advance Notice Required:  Standard notification prior to the missed lesson is strictly required. Unannounced absences ("no-shows") are ineligible for make-up sessions or credits.
  • Non-Transferable Lessons: Student who missed make-up lessons cannot be credited toward another make-up lessons.
 
Studio Etiquette & Expectations:
  • Punctuality & Preparation: Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled lesson time. Come prepared with clean hands and short, trimmed fingernails.
  • Quiet Entry & Setup: Enter the studio quietly to avoid distracting ongoing lessons. Go to the designated waiting area, unpack your violin, and rosin your bow quietly so you are ready to begin as soon as your time starts.
  • Waiting Area Courtesy: Absolute quiet is required while waiting or observing other lessons. 
  • Health & Illness Policy: Please do not bring sick or contagious students to in-person lessons. If a student is unwell but feels up to playing, an online lesson can be arranged as an alternative.
 
Purchase of Books and Materials:
  • Selection: The teacher will select and purchase all necessary sheet music and instructional materials tailored to each student's level, progress, and musical interests.
  • Payment: The cost of any purchased materials will be noted in your child's practice chart and must be reimbursed by the following lesson.
  • Estimated Costs: On average, book costs range between $5 and $20 per year. Please note that highly motivated or advanced students may progress faster and require a lager music budget.
 
Summer Lessons & Fall Registration:
  • Maintaining Momentum: Students are strongly encouraged to continue lessons over the summer to maintain their technical progress and good practice habits.
  • Flexible Summer Scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling during the summer to accommodate vacations and seasonal activities. However, we ask that you finalize and submit your summer lesson schedule at the time of registration.
  • Fall Spot Reservation: If you choose not to take summer lessons, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee your spot for the fall term. This deposit will be credited directly toward your fall tuition. 
 
ASTA Certificate of Achievement Program (ASTACAP)
  • Focused Practice: Parents consistently notice that students practice with greater intention and drive when preparing for their examination.
  • Higher Standard of Mastery: Preparing for an examiner encourages students to polish their scales, etudes, and solo repertoire to significantly higher technical and artistic level. 
  • National Recognition: Students earn official national recognition and awards from the American String Teachers Association.
  • College & University Credential: ASTACAP provides a standardized assessment of musical achievement that serves as an impressive addition to future university and college applications.