Monday, December 20, 2021 by Averil Spence-Clarke | Uncategorized

To ASC Music Studio Students & Parents:

Hello!!  It has been a while since I have seen you all.  I miss the smiles, hugs, stories, jokes and the sheer “awesome presence” of students and parents.  My “Fist of Doom” has not had a workout in a long time and my Treasure Box is still lost in the gloom of my basement!!  Smiling at you from behind a mask on the front porch when you visit is not the same!!

I have been following the news in regards to schools and their plans for the 2022 year.  From what I can ascertain, no true consensus has currently been reached but it seems likely that virtual may once again be the reality.   For myself, I have to continue to teach virtually for the foreseeable future.  Along with taking care on behalf of my mother, It is also nearly impossible to sanitize instruments or the teaching environment and I would not want to create any risks for my students and their families.  

On the positive side, virtual lessons continue to WORK surprisingly well.  As you know, I was probably the most skeptical because technology and I were not even distant friends, but I too have been in learning mode.  I am happy to say that I am much better at dealing with the weather related & other technological challenges that crop up every so often. Students continue to make excellent progress and I know that many parents enjoy the ease of access with no interruptions for driving, weather, colds & flu etc. J.  

 So…….. as we approach the 2022 New Year and are starting to think ahead to hopefully better times,

Lessons will still continue to be offered “virtually” for the foreseeable future.

WINTER & SPRING SCHEDULE:  The Studio will be closed for the following Holidays 

December:   Lessons are optional this final week!!  Last day of lessons for this semester is Thursday, December 23^rd. Please email or cancel online if you do not plan to attend.

Christmas Holiday Break:  Friday, December 24^th, 2021  -  Monday, January 3^rd, 2022  

Family Day: Monday, February 21, 2022 

March Break:  March 14 – 19, 2022   For any interested students, lessons can be booked through the portal for Tuesday, the 15th or Wednesday, the 16th only between the hours of 11:00 am – 7:00 pm).  If you have any challenges, please contact me.

Easter Break: Friday, April 15-18, 2022  

Victoria Day: Monday, May 23, 2022  

May this Season Bring Peace, Happiness, Love, Laughter

&

Time, Cherished & Shared with Your Loved Ones.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Cheers

Mrs. A.

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” — Aristotle