Monday, May 31, 2021 by Averil Spence-Clarke | Uncategorized

To ASC Studio Students & Parents:

 Hi Everyone: 

It’s that time of year where I once again barrage you with tons of information.

Please keep this email handy for reference throughout the next few months. J

ASC STUDIO IN –HOUSE RCM EXAMS:  

 Date:  Saturday, June 19, 2021

Times:  12:15 - 7:30 pm

Method:  Zoom

For those taking their exams, please book your preferred time on the portal as soon as possible.

Timeslots have been posted and are available for booking as of today, May 31^st. 

If there are any challenges, please contact me as soon as possible.

 Fee Structure:  will be the same as a regular lesson and invoiced along with lessons.                           

 SPRING SEMESTER  ENDS:  Final week of Spring Semester Classes:  June 21 – June 26^th

SUMMER SCHEDULE:  

 Teacher Vacation:  June 28^th – July10^th;    August  2^nd – 7^th  & August 30^th – September 6^th  (I do take vacation J)

Summer teaching sessions this year will run on: 

1. Tuesdays from 12:00 pm  – 8:00 pm
2.  Wednesdays    10:00 am – 3:00 pm
3.  Thursdays         1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Classes Scheduled  Weeks starting:

1. July 13^th , July 20^th , July 27^th
2. August 10^th , August 17^th , August 24^th 

Please note:  the Portal is now open for booking your lessons online 

YOU CAN BOOK A REGULAR TIMESLOT OR VARY IT ACCORDING TO YOUR SUMMER PLANS

NOTE:   As we are still in a state of flux due to COVID, I will be continuing with the Zoom format for the foreseeable future.

I will keep you updated  as soon as any new information is available.

 FALL SEMESTER:  STARTS  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I usually open registration to new students by mid August.

Please let me know as soon as you can, if you:

• Plan to continue lessons
• Would like to keep the same time slot as you have this year
• Need a new day/time for lessons
• Need to increase length of lesson  (higher levels)
• Plan to add a sibling for lessons

Note:  I know that schedules change frequently as students/parents take on new activities throughout the year.

I am always open to rescheduling if at all possible with timely notification.

Thanks & any questions, please contact me.

Cheers

Mrs. A.

Saturday, October 31, 2020 by Averil Spence-Clarke | Uncategorized

Hi Everyone: 

                                      May you find many spiders & enjoy w wealth of blessings!                                                                                           Happy  HALLOWEEN!! 

Cheers

Averil

Thursday, August 20, 2020 by Averil Spence-Clarke | Uncategorized

To ASC Music Students & Parents:

When I was a child, time seemed to take “forever” to reach a birthday or Christmas …….. now, all events seem to rush together and continue to gather speed.  I just finished sending out the summer schedule and here I am “a few days later”, updating the fall/winter schedule.   Where is time flying to and how do we keep up? 

 Congratulations to Divya, Kallie, Mauli , Rishi & Sai  who completed and successfully passed their ASC Music Studio In-House Exams and graduated to the next level(s).  You have certainly exemplified the “practice makes perfect” motto. 

Andreas & Dhara are anxiously awaiting their “Official” RCM Exam results notification and marks.

So… Fall/Winter Schedule: 

Missing seeing & being with all of you but….. As previously indicated, I will not be teaching one-on-one in the studio for the foreseeable future.  I do apologize for any inconvenience, but keeping my Mother safe has to take precedence at all times. As well, towards the safety of students, I am unable to guarantee that I can sanitize and keep the teaching area clean on a consistent basis at this time.

Therefore….. Virtual Lessons will continue to be offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays.  The change to Tuesdays occurred because so many holidays interrupted the Monday sessions…this way, we can lessen the impact, have fewer make ups and attain greater consistency. I know that as schools move forward with their fall schedules, planned music lesson times may need to change to accommodate the schools’ requirements. Please check your calendar on the portal for alternative times or to ensure that I have correctly added your requested time slot(s).  If you face any challenges with current or planned schedules, please contact me at your earliest convenience. 

 Thanks for your patience and support as we continue to work through COVID-19 challenges.   On the upside, 

Wishing all of you a wonderful summer into fall!

The weather is truly lovely for now so,

I hope that you are taking some time each day to enjoy!

See you in September

Cheers

Mrs. A.