New Student Enrollment Questionnaire - Getting To Know You

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Getting To Know You: New Student Questionnaire

Thanks for taking the time to complete our questionnaire. This information is very important in helping our teaching staff to create the best possible experience for each student, to maximize success.

Tell Us A Bit About Yourself...

Students 18+ please check this box to provide consent if someone else is completing this survey on your behalf *

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Student's Preferred Name *

First

Last

Best Email To Reach Student (or guardian) *

How regularly do you check email (student or primary contact)? *

Student's Age *

School Grade *

Reading level at school (approx.) *

General hobbies and interests *

Any clubs/extracurriculars at school or in the community? *

Any MUSIC activities at school or in the community? *

Is your family typically away each summer (out of the city/country)? *

Never - We're always home 1 - 2 weeks 3 - 4 weeks 5 - 6 weeks All summer

How likely are you to take lessons in the summer? *

Very - I want to keep getting better Somewhat - I'd do a few, with a bit of a break too Not Very - Maybe 1 or 2 to brush up. Not At All - I want a clear schedule in the summer

Do you have an instrument for playing at home? *

Yes No

Which best describes your instrument? *

I own it I'm borrowing it I'm renting it

What make/model instrument do you have? *

Do you (student; family) listen to music at home? *

Frequently Sometimes Not really

Favourite artist or song? *

LEAST favourite artist or song? *

5 songs student would love to learn right away if it were possible? *

What styles of music do you (student) like/listen to? *

Pop Rock Blues Jazz Classical R&B/Funk Hip Hop/Rap Country Folk/Acoustic Electronica Showtunes & Standards Movie/TV/Video Game Themes Gospel World/International Other I like it all! I don't know

Select all that apply

Does anyone else in the household play an instrument (beyond a beginner level)? *

Yes No

Does the student have a friend or friends who play instruments? *

Yes No

If yes, have they thought about jamming together, or plan to start? *

Yes No

Your music lessons, in your own words...

Please be as honest as possible, there are no 'right' answers. This section will help us understand your feelings and ambitions in taking music lessons.

Who's idea was it to take music lessons? *

Mine (Student) Mom or Dad Brother or Sister Grandparent Other Family Member Friend Teacher Other Non-Relative

Why did you (student) sign up, or why did you (parent) sign your child up for music lessons? *

What do you believe is the most important thing you (or your child) will get out of music lessons? *

Has student ever taken music lessons before? *

Complete Beginner 0-6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-5 years 5+ years Yes, but on a different instrument*

For students with prior lesson experience, describe in your own words what level of ability you'd say that experience puts you at right now? *

*If another instrument, which one? *

*For how long? *

How long do you (student or parent) expect that it might take to learn to play this instrument? *

About a year 1-2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years More than 10 years

How many days a week do you (student or parent) REALISTICALLY expect to be able to practice? (Be honest!) *

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How long do you (student or parent) expect each practice session should/will take? *

< 5 min. 5-10 min. 10-15 min. 15-20 min. 20-30 min. 30-45 min. 45-60 min. 60+ min.

Do you (student) have musical goals? Where would you like lessons to take you? *

Join school band/orchestra Start a band with friends Musical theatre Campfire/Living Room Musician Music Exams (I.e. Royal Conservatory of Music) Post-secondary (B.Mus.) I don't know yet It's just an activity Other*

Select all that apply

*If you answered 'other', please describe *

Do you (student) have an interest in learning about any of these musical topics? *

Music Theory (reading music, knowing the 'rules', understanding how it works under the hood) Figuring Out Songs By Ear Composing Your Own Music (Instrumental) Writing Your Own Songs (with lyrics) Sing and Play (singer/songwriter) Arranging Music Duets/Ensembles (Group Playing) Recording/Music Technology Music as Therapy (healing) Improvization/Performance

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you, or your hopes for your music lesson experience before we get started? *

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