Studio Policies and Costs
Locations 
Location of Lessons
Western Kentucky University
Department of Music
Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
Violin/Viola Room 316
Cello Room 319
Bass Room 341
Group Classes Room 319
Lesson Costs
Private Lessons/Group Classes
Cello/Violin/Viola/Fiddle/Double Bass15 30-minute lessons + group classes $375.00
15 45-minute lessons + group classes $562.50
15 60-minute lessons + group classes $750.00
Drakes Creek Program Registration and Information Link
Warren Co. Elementary Schools Strings Info Packet Link
Listed below are the rules and policies that will help to make each lesson a success!
Pre-College String Development Program Western Kentucky University Studio Policies
Please be sure to always have your INSTRUMENT and MUSIC at each lesson. This includes the proper supplies and ALL music books that we are using at that time.
Be on time for your lessons. When it is time for your lesson to begin, knock on the studio door.
Come to each lesson with your assignments prepared. This allows us to make the most out of our time each week. You will not only find yourself improving quickly, you'll have more fun!
Students should keep a "lesson diary" in which they can take notes during lessons and keep track of what they have practiced.
Instructors will have to reschedule lessons due to recruiting, university and professional obligations. Please be understanding and flexible with our complicated schedules. We will do our best to reschedule at a time that is convenient for you.
If you have a conflict, you may switch lesson times with another student. Rescheduling and make-up lessons are at the discretion of the instructor. Make-up lessons cannot be guaranteed.
It is critical that your child is playing on the best quality instrument possible. Consult with your instructor before renting or purchasing an instrument.
Strings should be changed regularly and bows need to be rehaired at least twice a year.
Talk to your instructor about what strings to use on your instrument because the quality varies dramatically.
Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend lessons. Please observe quietly and take notes. We encourage parents to be actively involved in their child's musical progress. Help your child in their daily practice.
In addition, we hope you will expose your child to as much great string music as possible. We would be glad to make some recommendations.
WKU Pre-College Strings Program - Continuing Education - 2355 Nashville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101 - Phone: 270.745.1912 - Fax: 270.745.8974
WKU Music Department Homepage Link
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Accolades
WKU Chorale to engage in Fall Performance Tour
WKU Chorale to Engage in Fall Performance Tour
The WKU Chorale will be engaged in a Fall Performance Tour. This
flagship chorale ensemble, conducted by Paul Hondorp, will perform in
Kentucky at The Louisville Christian Academy, Paducah-Tilghman High School,
Marshall County High School, Meade County High School and John Hardin
High School.
WKU Conductor's Professional Development Workshop - November
The Conductor's Professional Development Workshop will be offered on
November 19-21, 2009, and will be limited to the first 16 enrollees who
will have the opportunity to work with conductors Richard Floyd
(University of Texas), Barry Kraus (Belmont University) and Gary
Schallert, Jeff Bright and Bill Scott (Western Kentucky University).
After these slots are filled, applicants can attend the workshop through
the Observer Track. The Conductor's Track is set at $100 and the
Observer Track is $60, mailed to WKU Band, Department of Music, 1906
College Heights Blvd., #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Van Meter Renovation Update
The construction crew for Van Meter renovations continue to move the schedule closer to the finish line. It is anticipated that the renovations may be complete by the end of 2009 instead of the originally forecast June 2010.