Tuesday, January 4, 2022 by Alan Weekes | New term

Dear Pupil/ Parent,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year in spite of coronavirus!

Thanks again to all who participated in the Portal Presentations on video over the Christmas period. 

Scheduling

• Lessons resume promptly week beginning Monday 3rd January 2022
• There are only 11  teaching weeks this term and we break for Easter w/ending 27th March 2022. Please note that there are no lessons in the week prior to the Easter school holidays. Therefore, we break for 3 weeks in total.
• Previously held lesson slot/s will apply this term unless you hear from me or have requested otherwise.  
• Please keep an eye on your calendars as they will update over the next couple of weeks.

Curriculum

• This term, specific emphasis will be placed on the following: 
  • Practical & Theory of Music Exam programs
  • Piano Technique
  • Musicianship skills building:
    • Sight Reading
    • Aural Awareness & Listening 
    • Ensemble
    • Improvistaion
  • Repertoire Building & Exploration:
    • classical
    • jazz & contemporary
    • seasonal 
• There is no concert this term.

Invoices & Fees

• The current fee structure will remain in place for this term.
• I will shortly be sending out invoices for the entire 11-week period.
• Monthly or Termly payments in advance of lessons would be much appreciated. 
• Please review the studio policy here. 

Reminder

I am committed, as always, to keeping lessons as affordable as possible... therefore, the current fee structure and incentives will remain unchanged this term. However please be advised that the fee will increase by £2/hr and by £1/0.5hr after Easter in order to meet the changing needs of the business and re-align with our pre-pandemic rates.

 
DIARY DATES 2022

• These will also appear in your calendar when you log in to the portal
• Start of Term: w/beginning 3/1 
• Halfterm week: 14/2 - 20/2 
• End of Term: 27/3 (Easter Break) 
• ABRSM Face-to-Face Practical Exams:
  • Online booking period: 24 Jan (07:00 GMT) - 07 Feb (23:59 GMT) 
  • Exam period: 7/3 - 9/4(Session 1)
• ABRSM Online Theory Exams:
  • Online booking: Anytime
  • Exam (must be taken within 28 days of booking)
• Medway Young Musicians Awards 2021/22: CLOSING DATE: TBA

I look forward to seeing you all again.

Kind regards,

Alan

48 Pine Grove/ Hempstead/ Gillingham/ Kent ME73QP
T: 01634 386 995
M: 07931177958