Studio Policy
Lesson Attendance
Your attention is directed
to the Handbook for Undergraduate Students; "A student
taking applied lessons who incurs more than two (2) unexcused
absences will receive a failing grade." This seems a
bit lenient to me. If you have any unexcused absences, your
grade
will be affected. Absences will not be excused after the
fact. Sufficient notice, usually twenty-four hours, should
be given
in all cases. (You may leave a message at my office anytime:
777-7067, or e-mail me at cberg@mozart.sc.edu.) The applied
lesson is to be regarded as a professional obligation.
Office Hours
I will be available to see you outside your lesson or class
time if you telephone me for an appointment.
Required
Materials
It is the responsibility of all students to purchase
the
necessary materials (music, A-Frame or footstool,
proper instrument).
Registration for lessons implies acceptance of this
condition. Failure to obtain the required materials will
impede progress and may be reflected in the final grade. You
should
budget
between $40.00 and $100.00 a semester for music,
books, and recordings.
Photocopies
Except for some rather limited
and
well defined uses, photocopies of published music
are
against the law. It is your responsibility to purchase
the required
edition as soon as a piece has been assigned.
The following suppliers should carry any published music you
need:
Mike Connors Guitar Studio
3630 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC
Tel.: (803) 750-7506
http://www.classicalguitarstudio.com
GSP
230 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94107-1720
Tel: (415)
896-1122
http://www.gspguitar.com
Pecknel Music Company, Inc.
732 Saluda Avenue
Columbia,
SC 29205
Tel.: (803) 799 - 6860
http://www.pecknelmusic.com
Performance Class/Recitals
The
weekly masterclass is an important compliment to your applied
lesson and should be treated with the same degree of professional
responsibility. Erratic attendance will be reflected in your
applied grade. You are also expected to attend the performances
of your peers and professor.
Professional Journals
Serious
students should be informed of events outside USC. "Soundboard",
published by the Guitar Foundation of America, is an outstanding
journal. Aspiring professionals will find useful information
regarding new publications, recordings, workshops, competitions
and other guitar related events. Subscription and membership
inquiries should be addressed to:
Gunnar Eisel
General Manager
P.O. Box 1240
Claremont CA 91711
gunnar@cyberg8t.com
Visit
the GFA website at http://www.guitarfoundation.org.
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