All WKSA students are required to
take individual private lessons. This requirement comes from
our belief that one-on-one instruction is the best and quickest
way for young string players to refine their skills, to avoid
the development of bad habits, and to develop the discipline
of regular, careful daily practice.
Students
and WKSA private instructors will be matched by Academy staff
following orchestra auditions each semester, according to the
Private Lesson Policy below. (If students are currently taking
private lessons with another teacher and do not require a WKSA
private instructor, the cost of attending the Academy will
be reduced by $75 per semester. Students’ private
teachers will need to sign the Application Form to verify
their lessons).
WKSA Private Lesson Policy
1. All WKSA students will receive 10 private
lessons per semester.
2. Lesson lengths will be according to the following guidelines:
Pre-Orchestra / Beginning Orchestra: 30 minute lessons
Intermediate / Advanced Orchestras: 60 minute lessons
3. Artist-faculty will keep time sheets of their teaching
throughout the course of the semester. Students’ parents
must sign/verify these records at the end of each semester.
4. Lessons will be taught at FHSU Malloy Hall without exception,
due to liability issues. Generally, it will be recommended
that lessons be taught on Saturday afternoons following WKSA
morning activities, although other schedules may be arranged
with your individual instructor.
5. If a teacher needs to miss a lesson, it will be obligatory
for the lesson to be made up.
6. If a student misses a lesson without advance notification
to the teacher, the teacher is not obliged to reschedule the
lesson. If the student cancels a lesson in advance, it will
be at the student and teacher’s discretion as to rescheduling.
WKSA Private Instructors:
Students may request a particular instructor if desired.
WKSA will attempt to honor preferences when possible.
Shawn Demuth, violin
Lianne Kitzis, viola, violin, beginner cello
Jordan Bollig, bass, guitar
Alex Heisler, cello
Cody Custer, viola
Jason Kucerik, guitar
Albert Kraus, guitar
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