For our studio star chart, a star may be earned for one of the following:
- Practice 6 days a week (must be marked on your practice book for the appropriate week)
-Perform in a recital
-Attend a concert (for the time being, online concerts may be watched in full for credit). Please write the details of the concert including performers, works performed, etc. and turn in at your lesson.
-Complete an entire book
-Pass all assigned materials in one lesson
-Know all flashcards in one color
-Write a one-page composer report (must be discussed with me prior to writing)
**Awards are given after each set of 5 earned stars.
Happy Practicing!
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Here is a wonderful online resource where viewers can experience some of the events at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where I received my masters degree. In this video, Joshua Bell is performing with students of the Jacobs School of Music orchestral program. Enjoy!
Find more videos in the resource library.
Find more videos in the resource library.
Daily practice at home is an essential component to steady and significant progress on any instrument. When starting a new student, I want parents to be aware of the dedication needed for practicing at home. Here are some helpful ideas that I have seen work well for not only my students and others' students, but also my own children.
This week has been a time of great uncertainty, especially for parents and teachers. I decided this week to move all of my students to online lessons in the hope that I can play a small part in halting this terrible virus in our community.
I wanted to share with you what I have shared with my private music studio to help any teacher who has might feel a bit lost in this and share what I have found to be helpful in my years teaching online.
Feel free to use this and share with your students, families and other teachers. We are in this together!
Here is a list of what you should have when attending your first piano lesson. Checking with your specific teacher is very important, but this list will give you the information needed to be prepared!
Here is a list of what you should have when attending your first violin lesson. Checking with your specific teacher is very important, but this list will give you the information needed to be prepared!
If you are planning to sign up for violin lessons for yourself or someone in your family, start here! Knowing which questions to ask the potential teacher will avoid surprises in the future if you decide to participate in their studio.
If you are planning to sign up for piano lessons for yourself or someone in your family, start here! Knowing which questions to ask the potential teacher will avoid surprises in the future if you decide to participate in their studio.
When to Start Music Lessons:
So, your child wants to play an instrument but you are not sure if it is time to start private (one-on-one) lessons.I wish I could say “anytime! any age!” but that wouldn’t be entirely true. There are some things I look for when I have a student take a trial lesson. These are things you can look for as a parent at home before contacting a teacher and I can confidently say that any good teacher will be looking for these things as well. I look at these slightly differently for violin and piano. I teach both instruments and though many of these overlap, I am a bit more willing to take on a younger, less-focused student on piano.
Weddings + Special Events
Weddings & Events
Since 1994, the Brittany Quinn has been performing for countless weddings, receptions and events in the Twin Cities area.
For more information on wedding and special event specifics and rates, please contact Brittany at violinquinn@gmail.com
Brittany Quinn teaches through her private teaching studio in Circle Pines and the University of Northwestern Academy of Music. If you are interested in your child joining her studio, please contact her at violinquinn@gmail.com or fill out the form below.
These policies are given to students when enrolled in the studio.
Lesson Lengths
30 minute lessons (Suzuki book 1)
45 minute lessons (Suzuki book 2-4)
60 minute lessons (Suzuki books 4 and above)
Changes to a student's lesson length should be at the teacher's discretion.
Studio Policies
The following policies help us to maximize our work together and make my studio run smoothly and efficiently for everyone involved. You have committed to abiding by these policies by booking lessons with me. Please review them carefully before we begin our work together. Thank you!
Cancellations
For each quarter, each student will be allowed 1 cancellation due to an emergency within 24 hours. If a student is unable to come to their lesson beyond this cancellation, the student may only reschedule in cancelled time slots or switch with another student before the end of the month. I am more than happy to work with another student to switch lesson times if switching works for both families.
ANY lesson missed by the instructor will ALWAYS be made up or credited to the student's account.
Lessons without 24 hours notice will NOT be made up or credited to the student's account. However, day-of emergencies (e.g. severe weather, campus closed, etc.) will be handled on a case-by-case basis. For advanced students, FaceTime/Zoom lessons will be scheduled if weather does not permit the attendance of a lesson.
Sickness
When you are not feeling well, please use discretion on whether you should come to a lesson or not. I will happily make up one lesson (see above) because of illness. I have to be vigilant about not getting sick and spreading illness to students, teachers and other performers.
Payment
Payment is made in advance, at the first lesson of each month for the entire month. There is an added late fee of $10 if payment is not received by the 15th of the month. If I am planning to be out of town or performing, I will not include the lesson(s) in your bill. If there is an unexpected cancellation by the teacher, either a make-up lesson will be scheduled or credit will be issued for the next month. If you have any questions regarding your payments, please email violinquinn@gmail.com or log-in to your portal. Please do not adjust the month’s payment amount before discussing changes with me, as there may be a credit or new materials to add.
Instrument Rental
I highly recommend renting an instrument since the quality will be so much higher than what would be possible purchasing an instrument.
I recommend Quinn Violins in Minneapolis for the best price and quality.
Instrument Rental
I highly recommend renting an instrument since the quality will be so much higher than what would be possible purchasing an instrument.
I recommend Quinn Violins in Minneapolis for the best price and quality.
If you have any further questions, please email violinquinn@gmail.com. Thank you!
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