foxteachingstudio: 2008

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Directions to Concord United Methodist Church

Directions to Concord United Methodist Church:

From Lovell Rd-Take the Lovell Rd exit#374, if going west on interstate you will turn left, if going east you will turn right. Go approx. 1 1/2 miles to Kingston Pike(Walgreens on the right corner). Turn right(west) go approx. 1/2 mile until you see David's carpet and a huge American flag. Directly across from David's Carpet is Thornton Heights Subdivision. Turn left onto Thornton Rd. Turn right on the first road on your right Roane Dr. The church is 2 blocks on the left.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Introduction to the BLOGS

Dear Students and Parents and prospective students:

Please view all of the blogs including the "older posts" TAB for information about the studio. Of particular importance are the studio-guidelines. Thanks. I hope you enjoy these. My address: P.O. Box 1731 Knoxville, TN 37901-1731 (865) 691-8897.jmfoxviolin@gmail.com

Monday, May 12, 2008

Returned check policy

Dear Parents and Students:

I have had an increase in returned checks deemed unpayable that I had previously deposited into my account from students and parents. Unfortunately, I must charge a $20.00 fee in addition to the amount of the check to cover bank charges etc. I am asking those who have given me a check that is returned, please pay in cash the next several months. I am appreciative of your cooperation in this matter. To those whose checks are good, "thank you" for being so careful. I am happy to give a receipt for payment in cash or checks from parents and students.

Studio Guidelines

May 10, 2020
PO Box 1731
Knoxville, TN 37901-1731
` (865) 691-8897
jmfoxviolin@gmail.com
foxteachingstudio.com
foxteachingstudio.blogspot.com
Fox Teaching Studio is an BBB
Accredited Business!!
Dear Students and Parents,
To be more user friendly, I have I made my studio guidelines more concise and easier to reference!
1) Mission Statement:
To provide first-class violin, viola, and cello instruction in a care-giving and nurturing environment that
places human dignity first and foremost. My violin performing reflects the highest artistic standards in
the most musical and technically responsible manner. We work with area symphonies, churches, and
educational institutions, to promote beautiful music-making!
2) Procedures:
To stay effectively on task, lessons are weekly year-round. Vacations etc in the summer are
rescheduled. Lessons are paid monthly at the beginning of the first lesson during the first week of the
month. If a student is absent during the first week, payment is still required at that time. Non-payment
may delay further lessons and or require a late fee of $25.00 with the fees. Thank you! Returned checks
are charged a $25.00 late fee for banking reasons. Please pay cash at that time if that happens. I can
take cash but not credit cards!
The student may reschedule a lesson with more than 24 hours notice provided a reason is given and the
make-up occurs in a timely fashion.(I do not want to forget your make-up!) Serious health and
personal emergencies are the only exclusion of the 24 hour procedure if a specific explanation of its
nature is provided to the teacher at the time of postponement. Serious emergency cancellations must be
communicated to me prior to 2 hours of your scheduled lesson period. Work schedules etc and
educational reasons for postponements are not included under 24 hours by the student however. At all
times, the decision to make-up a lesson is at my discretion but I always try to accommodate the
students’ needs as I also will have schedule issues due to changes in my work schedules! If I am late to
a lesson(traffic or overtime at rehearsals)-- please stay at site for 20 minutes before leaving. No worries
then however. I always guarantee make-ups due to my schedule issues.
Please have voice-mail on your phone in case of an emergency and I need to contact you enroute.
When able, I will text. Please do not email schedule requests. I will also give a card with schedule at
the prior two lessons before payment is due each month.
When bad weather occurs, 1:00PM is the time to communicate the pending schedule that day. The
roads must be poor even if schools etc are closed.
We do remote lessons when necessary- or between lessons.If the student needs clarification on a topic,
this gives us more options. I am happy to assist with no charge or fees- consultation on equipment and
music purchases. When I ask for a book for the lesson, please obtain this as soon as possible for
continuity reasons.
3) Philosophy:
The student may study any style of music whether beginner, intermediate, or an advanced level student.
I will share my experiences as a performer directly for the benefit of my students. We are all artists and
students of the instrument!
Fox Teaching Studio upholds effective dialogue and conflict resolution in the most dignified way!
While disagreements will occur at times regarding the pedagogy(playing and teaching the instrument)
and guidelines; its resolution does not have to occur immediately but at its best time. Please do not
argue in the room or outside the lesson- as we wish the lessons to always be enjoyable for you! We can
agree to disagree but a solution is always possible. We are in this endeavor together!
Thank you!!
John Michael Fox

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