regarding lessons in the Albuquerque area
please contact Amy.
2011 Homeschool Family Special
Cut to the Chase
| Free intro | Wednesday 8/24 at 2:05pm (RSVP) |
| Class begins | Wednesdays 8/31 at 2:05pm |
| Location | Netherwood Park Church of Christ (NW corner of San Mateo and Indian School) |
| Due 8/24 | $75/student student fee (one time) $56/family Foundation 1 material Read and agree with studio policies Signed enrollment form |
| Due 8/31 | first tuition payment (see cost) |
Welcome
Okay, now that I've hopefully covered the "Just the facts ma'am" crowd, a heartfelt welcome to my fellow homeschoolers! I am very excited about introducing you to this wonderful program. I stumbled across Simply Music while searching for something better to help my kids with their piano learning journey including helping them to improvise, compose, play in an ensemble, and play different styles of music. I was overjoyed at finding the overall goal of Simply Music of making the piano a companion for life, but was somewhat skeptical when I first entered the world of Simply Music thinking that no program can be "this good!" But I have been more than pleased with every aspect of this award winning program and have seen all my students (including the reluctant ones) move forward at an amazing pace. Please feel free to browse around to learn more about Simply Music. There is also a book composed of testimonies of Simply Music students and teachers called A World Where Everyone Plays in which you will find many personal stories relating to Simply Music.Free Introductory Session
Since many people have never heard about Simply Music and its approach to piano instruction, there will be a free introductory session for you to learn more about this amazing method.Date: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Time: 2:05-2:55pm
Place: Netherwood Park Church of Christ (NW corner of Indians School & San Mateo)
Please email Amy. or call me at 296-7963 to let me know how many people plan to attend.
2011 Homeschool Family Special
Thanks to the generosity of Netherwood Park Church of Christ for the use of their facility and in honor of Mid-Rio Grande Homeschool Band which holds its practice at the same time and place, the 2011 homeschool family discounted class will be held during part of regular band practice with tuition reflecting that of the band tuition. The class will begin 2:05pm, August 31st and last through the school year with some breaks reflecting holidays and school breaks (we will be following band practice schedule). The duration of the class will depend on the size of the class (see about lessons).The class is open to children six and up and the parents are both welcomed and encouraged to enroll in class with their student and learn alongside them. Please note that occassionally there are some readiness issues with younger children please see about lessons if you have any questions concerning readiness. Older students and students with some prior experience are also welcomed and depending on enrollment levels may be separated into a different class.
Cost:
The cost of the class includes the following| Student Fees: | $75 per student |
| Material Fees: | $150 to $250 per family depending on the progress of the class |
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The tuition can be paid as a single payment, two payments (August and January) or monthly (8 equal payments beginning in August)
The $75 student fee and a $56 material fee are due by 8/24 to avoid additional shipping charge assessed to the family. Additional material fees will be charged as needed. The first payment of tution is due on the first day of class.
September 14th will the the last day for enrollment. After which time, the student may be required to attend additional lessons at the non-discounted price ($35/25 minute or $22.50/student per lesson for group lesson) to catch up to the rest of the class.
Awards and Recognitions
Simply Music has been taught internationally for over ten years. In recent years, Simply Music has gained recognition within the homeschooling community including 2009 Stamp of Approval Award from Homeschooling Parent Magazine, 2008 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award, and The Old Schoolhouse Magazine 2008 Excellence in Education Awards. I suspect that over time, Simply Music's popularity will only increase as more people discover the joy of piano playing.Simply Music has also gained much media recognition.
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One last thought. Recently I heard Jeff Myers of Passing the Baton quote a musician friend, "Some people go to their grave with the music still inside of them." I believe that God has placed gift of music inside each of us. It's no wonder that study after study have demonstrated that music has a profound impact upon our lives. So let us not just enjoy listening to music but learn to bring it out through our voice, piano, and other instruments. SDG -J.S. Bach