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New Student FAQs
WHAT AGE AND LEVEL OF STUDENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
I accept beginning to advanced violin or viola students, ages 3+. Although many younger students can handle hour long lessons, I generally recommend students ages 5-11 take 30-45 minute lessons and students 12-18 take hour lessons.
Adult students are accepted in contingency with a successful interview.
I accept piano students with a beginning to proficient skill level. Although I am trained in the upper string pedagogical realm with a BA in Music and over seven years of experience as a professional musician and music educator, a piano proficiency certificate and a few years of performance and education experience are all that I have in the realm of piano.
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WHAT ARE YOUR RATES?
I charge $50 per/hour, $38 per/45 minutes, and $25 per/half an hour. (I highly recommend weekly lessons, but every other week is acceptable).
I offer discounted lesson rates for qualified special case families and students who are truly committed to lessons but unable to afford these rates.
In addition, group lesson rates may be applied to help reduce costs. For example, in the instance where two or more students share a lesson in a group setting, the price of a lesson may be split evenly between all participants. If these parameters do not suit your specific group needs, please feel free to contact me for accommodations.
I accept cash, check, or Venmo payments.
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WHERE DO YOU TEACH?
I offer lessons in my home studio. I can also travel to your home! Contact me for more information.
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HOW DO I SCHEDULE A LESSON?
I teach Monday through Saturday. I will work with the student/parent to find a weekly time that is convenient for both of us. Sign-ups can be done through my website.
https://www.marisaromo.com/book-online.
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WHAT IS YOUR MAKE-UP LESSON/CANCELLATION POLICY?
I am not obligated to make up lessons missed by students. Students are requested to give at least a 24-hour notice of cancellation. Lessons missed due to my absence or cancelation will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time.
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WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT POLICIES?
Lesson tuition may be paid prior to lessons or immediately following the lesson. I also allow monthly payments if made in advance.