Mission Statement
Masters of Music Studio students receive the highest level of musical and technical instructions in a friendly, patient, creative, and encouraging environment. Our goal is to expose each individual to a variety of musical styles (from classical to jazz, blues and pop) thus giving each student a chance to develop musical talent and expression to his/her fullest extent. Through conscientious study, students develop their appreciation for music and find pleasure and satisfaction in both practicing, and performing music for others. Music Studio offers a comprehensive piano, horn and bass guitar lessons for students of all ages and experience levels including 4 years old children in group classes and senior students.
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Private Instructions
*The school year is divided into three semesters: Spring (February- June), Summer (July-August), Fall (September-January).
*Make-up week is scheduled at the end of spring and fall semesters. No make-up week during the summer semester.
*Two excused absences will be made-up per semester. For the lesson to be considered “excused” the school must be notified over the phone (no e-mails) minimum 24hrs prior to the lesson time. 48 hrs notice is highly recommended. Lessons canceled less than 24 hrs will not be rescheduled. If student cancels a make-up lesson, the lesson will not be rescheduled again. Only one excused absence can be made up during the make-up week, the other one has to be rescheduled for other day during the course of the semester.
*Tuition includes:
- one private lesson per week
- a formal Studio Recital held in a community performance space or semi-formal recital connected with the party for all students and their families usually happening at the end of spring semester
- opportunities for participation in national, state and local music teachers' associations' recitals, chamber music festivals and competitions
- access to the www.luizaraab.com website, which connects to school website
- discounted or free tickets to the performances organized by Masters of Music or other events performed by Masters of Music piano-horn instructor Luiza Raab-Pontecorvo
*Tuition can be paid per semester (5% discount included), installment plan or monthly .
*Discounts are available for family members, for referring others to the studio and for early registration.
*Tuition does not include the cost of music and other materials.
*Please call for current tuition rates.
*30-45 minute private lessons are recommended for beginning students. 60 minute private lessons are recommended for horn students, for those who have studied four years or more, or who show exceptional musical advancement and ability.
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Installment payments are due before/on first lesson of each month; monthly payments are due the last lesson of the previous month. Checks should be made payable to Luiza Raab-Pontecorvo or Masters of Music. Last semester payment has to be paid in cash. $10 fee is added to the late payments and $35 fee is applied in case of bounced check.
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Performance Group Classes
Performance Group Classes create great opportunity to gain confidence in performing in semi-formal atmosphere, to hear others perform, learn how to offer and receive constructive critiques in friendly and supportive group setting.
NYSSMA Run Through Class organized only during spring semester gives the opportunity to all NYSSMA students to perform the scales and pieces at the front of each other. Students learn how to deal with pressure of others listening and they have a chance to compare different NYSSMA levels thus becoming more aware of variety of music compositions and levels of difficulty. Class length around 1,5hr; small class fee covers pizza, drinks and snacks after “run through.”
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Recitals
A formal recital at the end of each semester gives students an opportunity to share music with an appreciative audience and to show progress they did during the course of the semester. Our January recital, held in a beautiful theater at Jefferson Ferry Community Center was very well attended also by the audience from outside our “music studio families.” It brought lots of joy especially to these students who received special recognitions in form of certificate and prize. Every student may participate in studio recital; however, those students who do not prepare or progress adequately will not be permitted to perform.
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Calendar
The school year is divided into three semesters: Spring (February- June), Summer (July-August), Fall (September-January). Please see Calendar & Students’ Schedule for exact dates.
Lessons are not scheduled during Thanksgiving Break, Easter, Spring Break, Memorial Day or Labor Day.
Lessons will be held on holidays like Yom Kippur, Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, etc. If you must reschedule due to religious observances, please give advance notice to be eligible for a make up lesson.
Summer Lessons in July and August are scheduled on an individual basis. Students are encouraged to continue lessons through out the summer. Days and lesson times are flexible.
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Music and Materials
Each student is responsible for his music materials. Certain materials like stuff paper can be purchased in the music office.
NYSSMA music- It is required that each NYSSMA participant provides two originals for the competition. In March the school will place one time order for NYSSMA music. Each student can put his/her name on the list including titles and amount of NYSSMA books to order. This will limit the shipping costs, which will be divided between all the students who purchase music (plus the cost of the ordered books), and will help to avoid the mistakes, when buying music of different editors than required by NYSSMA Committee. Please notice that this one time order is the courtesy of the music studio and after that each student will be responsible for his own music.
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Missed Lessons/Make-up Policy
- Each student is limited to two make up lessons per semester.
- Make-up lessons are not cumulative, i.e. if you don't use your make-ups the first semester, you can't have four at the end of the second semester.
- Minimum 24 hours notice of a cancellation is required .
- There are no refunds and no credits for missed lessons.
- I will not make up multiple lessons missed for playing rehearsals, talent shows, sports practices, games, travel, etc.
- Lessons missed by me will be rescheduled.
Snow Cancellation Policy
If your county schools are closed, but the snow melts by lesson time, you may still have your lesson.
Please call to confirm whether or not the Music Studio will be open.
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Lesson Trading Program
When a conflict is unavoidable, you may be able to trade your lesson with another student during the week. See the Calendar & Students’ Schedule and call studio to receive the phone number to other student. In the future, after receiving permission from all the parents and student the Student Directory with telephone numbers will be provided to each student. You are responsible for "making the trade."
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Dismissal Policy
A student may be dismissed for non-payment, excessive absences, lack of progress or unacceptable behavior.
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Studio Guidelines
It is a pleasure and a privilege to attend music lessons in a quiet, pleasant atmosphere. The following guidelines are necessary in order to create a peaceful, positive teaching and learning space for myself and for my students.
- Due to insurance and zoning restrictions , only the student(s) attending and one parent or guardian may enter at a time. Only siblings who have back-to-back lessons may wait quietly in the designated waiting area.
- If you are a parent with a beginner and you have been invited to sit in on their lessons, please do not interrupt the lesson. All your comments are welcomed after the lesson.
- Do not bring food or drink!!
- Do not use the telephone inside the music studio, this includes the waiting area.
- Drop off and pick up children on time and please do not block the driveway or neighboring driveways especially during the hours of group classes.
- It is strongly advised that each child bring something interesting to keep them occupied while waiting for brothers and sisters to complete their lessons.
Your cooperation is appreciated! Thank you.
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Terms and Conditions
- By enrolling yourself or your child as a student of Luiza Raab-Pontecorvo or other instructor of Masters of Music, you agree to abide by the terms of this Studio Policy
Contact Us
Call music studio: 631-805-1146 and leave the voice message with clearly stated phone number where we can reach you.
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