https://parentology.com/research-benefits-of-music-education-at-home/

This link has very interesting studies about the benefits of actual online private music learning!  

🍂FALL SEMESTER 2020 

Welcome back to live and in-person private lessons beginning August 31, 2020.  This summer I have read countless articles, listened to hours of podcasts, and visited with our scientific family members concerning Corona Virus 19 and how to best keep you, and me, safe while continuing your music education.  

As of August 8 studies agree that outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor, indoor with masks and distancing, and proper ventilation after temperature checks is best. Our local Public Health Authority is deferring to the school districts for authority in closing schools due to changes in the virus count in our country.  Since I am in the high-risk category I will not be waiting for a higher authority to tell me I need more protection and if necessary I will move to online private lessons. 

New technology is developing rapidly that may enhance the audio quality for instrumentalists.  I'm reading reviews and waiting for reports from my colleagues.  The preliminary review is that there is a program much more successful than Zoom.   

Below is the plan for reopening my studio for Fall 2020. Please take a look at all pages on this web site (Tuition, Attendance Policy, Schedule, Suzuki Style)  for any changes to policies and view the updated photos as well.  

1.Private Lessons begin Aug. 31.  

2.Lessons will be outdoors, under the big oak tree in the front yard, weather permitting. If we need an alternative plan that will likely be in the backyard on the covered patio.  I will send instructions or post them on the front door.

3.Everyone should wear a mask! Please use the restroom before you come so entering the house will not be an issue. 

4.Lessons will continue outdoors as weather permits. If we move indoors, all persons in the studio will wear a mask! 

5. If the public health situation changes I will switch to FaceTime lessons.  We have made this work before and can do it again for our health or for bad weather. 

6.Group Lessons will be scheduled with the weather forecast in mind to be held in a well ventilated or outdoor area.  Please watch your email for announcements about these.  I realize many of you will not be able to attend these.  As there will be fewer AISD holidays this semester the Groups will meet after school hours. 

STRINGS UNLIMITED STUDIO SPRING 2020

January 6-8—PRIVATE LESSONS BEGIN

January 20: AISD HOLIDAY. 

Group lessons at the studio Book 1: 4:00

Book 2 and above: 5:00

No private lessons on this day. 

February 17: AISD HOLIDAY but I WILL TEACH private lessons

February 27, 28 or 29: possibly Gold Cup Festival

March 9-13: SPRING BREAK NO LESSONS 

May 4-6: Last lesson for Spring

RECITAL TBA

Performances: 

Big Country Honor Orchestra: January 18 in Abilene

All Region: In Midland

Abilene Philharmonic: 

January 25 with Halle Puckett, pianist

February 22 Pops 

April 18 with Canadian Brass

Civic Orchestra of Abilene (all are Free): 

February 11:  with Revolution at Wylie Performing Arts Center

April 21: @ Cullen Auditorium, ACU

Monday: 
       

3:00 Jaea

3:30 Lilian 

4:00 Hudson 

4:45 Olivia 

5:15 Dominique 
5:45 Paisley

Tuesday:        

2:00 Liz 

2:00 Mary Ellis
3:00 Camila
4:00 Wade
4:30 Paige
TEACHER BREAK

5:15 Mary Lowe

6:00 Hallie

6:45 Sterling