- All lessons are expected to be a commitment to practice and attend all lessons.
- Excused absence include inclement weather, qualified pre-arranged monthly schedules with the instructor, or the instructor/student is unable to attend due to an emergency which requires notification via email or phone.
- Monthly lessons are only transferrable if a medical or similar emergency occurred or other arrangements have been made the prior month to make up the lesson missed. If monthly lessons are less than 3 per month, billing will charged at the weekly rate. Please review the lesson rates for more information.
- All other absences will be billable.
- Books and materials will be determined at the first lesson for all levels. Practicing is expected from all levels. To request lessons or ask a question, use the contact information above.
- Payments not received within the first 15 days may be charged an additional $5 fee.
- Private lessons are held at Salem Lutheran Church 90 Riverside Dr SE, St Cloud, MN 56304St. Cloud, MN.
- Excused absence include inclement weather, qualified pre-arranged monthly schedules with the instructor, or the instructor/student is unable to attend due to an emergency which requires notification via email or phone.
- Monthly lessons are only transferrable if a medical or similar emergency occurred or other arrangements have been made the prior month to make up the lesson missed. If monthly lessons are less than 3 per month, billing will charged at the weekly rate. Please review the lesson rates for more information.
- All other absences will be billable.
- Books and materials will be determined at the first lesson for all levels. Practicing is expected from all levels. To request lessons or ask a question, use the contact information above.
- Payments not received within the first 15 days may be charged an additional $5 fee.
- Private lessons are held at Salem Lutheran Church 90 Riverside Dr SE, St Cloud, MN 56304St. Cloud, MN.
- LESSON POLICIES -
Hello Friends!
We need to go over the requirements for taking lessons in my studio. Instructors require a school year or three month commitment to enter into a studio. I do not require this type of commitment. If this is found to be abused, the policies may change.
It is one of my missions to help bring affordable lessons to the community. In turn, it is the student's responsibility to apply themselves and to take on the learning with focus and personal expectations.
All levels will be reviewed at the first lesson to determine what areas require a bit more attention and which methods will best fit the student.
FUNDING OPTIONS & SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
The Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra is a regional youth program designed to shape and challenge the students at the skills they are currently learning. I am offering any students who take lessons with me (monthly billing) a 15% discount for all students who are registered and in good standing with the CMYO program. Families can choose to opted out of the discount while participating in CMYO.
"Good Standing" definition requires that students adhere to attendance policies of CMYO. No more than (2) CMYO absences is allowed to qualify for the discount. If a student exceeds two absences, billing will go to standard Monthly rate until the next CMYO cycle. CMYO Handbook
If you are part of the school programs, there are additional ways to receive assistance for lessons. Check out the Eckblad William Community Fund through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation for more information.
Here are a few examples of the foundational method books used for violin/viola lessons at the intermediate and advanced levels: Sevcik Violin Studies: School of Bowing Technique, Introducing the Positions, Carl Flesch Scale System
We need to go over the requirements for taking lessons in my studio. Instructors require a school year or three month commitment to enter into a studio. I do not require this type of commitment. If this is found to be abused, the policies may change.
It is one of my missions to help bring affordable lessons to the community. In turn, it is the student's responsibility to apply themselves and to take on the learning with focus and personal expectations.
All levels will be reviewed at the first lesson to determine what areas require a bit more attention and which methods will best fit the student.
FUNDING OPTIONS & SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
The Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra is a regional youth program designed to shape and challenge the students at the skills they are currently learning. I am offering any students who take lessons with me (monthly billing) a 15% discount for all students who are registered and in good standing with the CMYO program. Families can choose to opted out of the discount while participating in CMYO.
"Good Standing" definition requires that students adhere to attendance policies of CMYO. No more than (2) CMYO absences is allowed to qualify for the discount. If a student exceeds two absences, billing will go to standard Monthly rate until the next CMYO cycle. CMYO Handbook
If you are part of the school programs, there are additional ways to receive assistance for lessons. Check out the Eckblad William Community Fund through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation for more information.
Here are a few examples of the foundational method books used for violin/viola lessons at the intermediate and advanced levels: Sevcik Violin Studies: School of Bowing Technique, Introducing the Positions, Carl Flesch Scale System
Email: michael.zellgert@gmail.com | Address: 90 Riverside Dr SE, St Cloud, MN 56304 | Phone: (320) 492 - 4288
MICHAEL ZELLGERT
Performance - Conducting - Teaching
Personal Thoughts: "Surround yourself who inspire you to do more (in life). Never sacrifice integrity to please others. Give."