Cary School of Music

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  Scott F

  Nov 1, 2024
  5.0
  A tutor MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE and, the proof is in the pudding as the expression goes. While it sounds like boasting, I really want to stress that sending my son to Cary School of Music can truly make all of the difference. My son took Trumpet lessons here under Mike Mole from 7th grade to his senior year in high school. Believe me, it made all of the difference. My son with Mike's direction and his own dedication was one of the most successful student Trumpet players in NC. He really took off after starting lessons with Mike. over a 6 year period, my son made all county band, made all district 5 years in a row first chair his senior year, all-state band 3 years in a row with 1st chair also his senior year. letter of distinction from UNCG camp instructors each year in attendance, Superior ratings by the NCMEA in individual solo performance, 1st individual high brass technical performance place 2 years in a row at the NABBA Championships as well as 1st and 2nd place youth ensemble in those years. Awarded school letter and pins, outstanding Director's Award for Outstanding Achievement, Outstanding achievement in Jazz Band, and the John Philip Sousa Band Award and Scholarship. Today my son is at NCSU, plays 1st trumpet in the marching band as well as in the solo ensemble on the field. He is also 1st chair in the NCSU Wind Ensemble. He has been awarded a music scholarship and plans to minor in music. Mike was a wonderful instructor and really challenged Owen in all the right ways, and "challenge" was the key. We knew after his very first recital at Cary School of Music, he was in the best place for his development, and it surely paid off. I highly recommend this school and instructor if you have an aspiring Trumpet player.
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  Rob F

  Oct 13, 2022
  5.0
  I recently finished a semester of taking voice lessons at this school. I had a great experience with one of their teachers, and I'd like to address an earlier review from Lily: "...but when my work schedule became more intense and I couldn't make my lessons, Cary School of Music charged me anyway. They will not refund the money and will continue taking drafts out of my account until the end of the semester. That means over $500 in charges for no lessons at all. This school is not understanding that things come up in life..." I completely disagree with this review! Note that the school's policy of requiring students to commit to their set time schedule of lessons *in advance* was communicated clearly up front. You do not have to sign their agreement and provide bank details if you don't like that policy and can't see yourself committing to it steadfastly. This is a fair policy that respects the teacher's time commitment. Teachers are not automatons, like vending machines dispensing a product. They are human beings with a skillset that is in demand by many in the community. They commit to the same exact schedule that the student commits to - in advance. If the student can't make their slot(s), the teacher would not be paid if the student expected a refund for their missed lesson. That is simply not fair and, furthermore, the teacher *could* have had a different, more reliable student agree to that same time slot up front, which would have guaranteed that teacher the set income that they have an expectation to rely upon, as any skilled professional would for their valuable time. Furthermore, the school itself has upkeep/admin costs and have a right to expect that the slots of time for the use of their building and resources are paid for by all students, whether they can attend at the times they agreed to or not. When a student can't attend, that revenue would be lost unexpectedly if there were an expectation of a refund - and again, that revenue *could* have been guaranteed had a more reliable student committed to those same slots of time. I highly recommend this music school and I completely endorse their payment policy, mainly for the sake of the teachers who are their most valuable resource.

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