FAQ | Huntington Center Fo

Q: What forms of payment do you accept?

A: We accept all major credit cards except AmEx plus on-line through our invoicing, PayPal & Venmo

Q: When is payment due?

A: Payment is due before classes begin but we have payment plans available such a 3 payments or monthly payments with a credit card on file.

Q: What if my child wants to quit?

A: All tuition is non-refundable

Q: What should I do if my child is running late?

A: Please inform us of any lateness prior to class via phone or text

Q: What should I do if my child must miss a class?

A: Please inform us of absences at least 24 hours in advance via phone or text.

Q: Do you rent our your studios?

A: Yes, Please view our studio rental prices here.

Q. How young can my child start a musical instrument?
A. 3 years old providing the parent or caregiver can attend classes and practice with the child at home. Just as if they were learning to speak a language. The parent is the first teacher when it comes to learning to speak the “mother tongue”- the Suzuki method uses the same approach.

Q. Will my child ever read music studying the Suzuki way?
A. Absolutely. While the foundation is in ear training as the child matures and learns to read in school so does he/she learn note reading and rhythms.

Q. Why does Suzuki require group class & private lessons – isn’t that too much?

A. Group class is the secret to Suzuki training – practicing can be a lonely thing for a small child- group class encourages unison playing plus it is a social setting where they can have fun and learn at the same time.

The private lesson gives the parent and child the opportunity to review material covered in group and/or push ahead to new material. In later years group class becomes ensemble playing as well as time to play solos in front of their peers.

Q: Do you offer makeup classes/lessons?

A: Private music has strict rules for make-ups - we must be given notice in 24 hours in advance in order to be eligible for a make-up lesson unless there is an emergency. We permit 2 make-ups per semester.

Q. At what age do they start ballet?
A. Our school begins the study of ballet at 7 years old. We do offer dance classes before that from ages 3-6 but they are creative movement and pre-ballet classes intended to establish a relationship with ballet music, ballet stories, vocabulary & the structure of the class but the activity is fun-filled, creative and age appropriate.

Q. Do you offer dance recitals?

A. No, our students work towards auditioning for Long Island Ballet Theatre professional productions (2 per year). In these productions they work side by side with professional artistic staff, dancers and dancers from all over the tri-state area. Our classes are not used for rehearsals.

Q. Do you offer performing opportunities?

A. Yes, professional full -length ballet productions, annual music solo recitals and spring music concerts keep our students focused on the mission of our school – creating a performing artist.

Q: Do you offer makeup classes?

A: No, we encourage students to take a class in a level above or below with teacher permission.

HUNTINGTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

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