Lesson Schedule | Academic Year 2025 - 2026

 
 

Time to start scheduling for the School year!

I can’t wait to jump into the 2025 - 2026 school year with my students and their families! There are several moving pieces for this coming year, I’m looking forward to all the music we’ll make together.

Here’s the details on scheduling for the upcoming academic year.

teaching schedule for 2024 - 2025

My private lesson teaching days will be:

  • Monday and Tuesday at the Hagerstown Studio

  • Wednesday at the Shepherdstown Studio

This fall I am looking to add two new music making opportunities to the Hagerstown area, too!

  • Offering an early childhood music class for parents and children ages 0 - 4 using the Suzuki Early Childhood Curriculum on Tuesday mornings

  • Starting a string ensemble for older teens and adults through Hagerstown Community College on Thursday evenings

Help spread the word about these opportunities with any families or musicians you think might be interested in these classes!

Schedule Considerations

  • Lesson length: Beginning students start out with a half hour lesson. As time passes our repertoire and technique demands expand and make longer lessons necessary. Students and their families should plan to enroll in:

    • Half hour lesson for Suzuki Book 1 ($145/month)

    • 45-minute lesson for Suzuki Books 2 - 3 ($217.50/month)

    • Hour lesson for Suzuki Book 4+ ($290/month)

  • Please list as much availability as possible. This is a huge help to me and necessary to take care of everyone’s needs.

  • Adults with daytime availability and homeschool students are asked to schedule their lessons before 3:00 PM. Elementary students are asked to come as early in the afternoon as possible. Later evening times work wonderfully for middle school, high school and adults as well. Adhering to these guidelines helps each student age to have a lesson when their focus and energy is at it’s best, as well as help as many students as possible find a place in the studio.

Registration Timeline

  • Current Students: Submit your availability in the form below where you will see spaces to enter your name, contact method and your availability for studio locations and times. Consider what progress your child has made in the last few months. Are they ready for a longer lesson? See recommendations in the form below or in your studio policy. Questions? Please discuss at our next lesson or via email. Students in good standing and enrolled over the summer will get top priority for scheduling. Please have these submitted by Wednesday, August 6th.

  • Wait List and Incoming Students: Please use the form below to provide your schedule availability for Suzuki violin or viola lessons. Every effort will be made to fit you or your child in for regular lessons. I want as many students as possible to receive a solid Suzuki music education! Please have your availability submitted by Wednesday, August 6th. Lesson requests after that date will be subject to studio availability.

Expect the 2025 - 2026 Academic year schedule set by Friday, August 14th.

New lesson times will begin the week of Monday, August 25th.

Thank you for your help with making a smooth transition to summer lessons!