Studio Calendar:
- Bmore Strings offers lessons throughout the year from September to May, as well as during the summer months from June to August. The studio is closed for Winter, Fall & Spring Breaks and on Labor Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth & 4th of July.
- You can view the studio calendar here.
Booking Lessons:
- Lessons are scheduled using the Square app here.
Lesson Attendance:
- Regular lesson attendance is highly encouraged for students enrolled in weekly lessons. Student absences and studio breaks (fall, winter & spring) are factored into the studio’s flat-rate billing model. Makeup lessons and credits are not issued for student absences.
- Lessons canceled by your teacher will be rescheduled at a time that works for both parties, or a credit will be applied towards the following month’s charge.
Inclement Weather:
- In the event of inclement weather students will be notified of lesson cancellations through email and text message and a credit will be issued towards the following month’s lesson payment. Inclement weather alerts are listed on our website banner and also on WBAL-TV 11.
Tuition & Billing:
- Lessons are billed at a flat monthly rate, which remains the same each month, regardless of the number of lessons given. Account holders are charged for 3.75 lessons per month, resulting in 7 “bonus” lessons throughout the year at no additional cost. These complimentary lessons serve as makeup lessons for student absences and scheduled studio breaks (fall, winter, and spring).
- The monthly rate remains consistent, regardless of whether a month has 5 weeks or 3 weeks due to a studio break. Federal holidays such as Labor Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and the 4th of July are credited toward monthly lesson charges if a student’s lesson falls on any of these holidays. Makeup lessons, reschedules, and credits are not issued for student absences.
- Lessons canceled by your teacher will be rescheduled at a time that works for both parties, or a credit will be applied towards the following month’s charge.
- All lesson payments are due on the 1st of each month, and invoices are emailed to account holders 7 to 10 days before the payment due date.
Studio Recitals:
- Bmore Strings organizes a yearly Spring Recital.
Violin & Viola Practicing:
- Parental involvement is recommended for younger students in supporting student’s weekly practice sessions. Older students should plan their own weekly practice sessions that meet their musical goals.
- Students should bring their instruments, music books, and practice journals to each lesson. Journals will be updated with notes and assignments during every lesson.