Hello everyone! I hope you've had a great weekend. We just got back into town this evening and I'm finally able to post my availability for the week. I'm going to be unavailable during lunch time this week, but will have a little more time in the afternoons. I'm also going to be at ISMS for two afternoons.
Monday 8/13 - Indian Springs MS
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
Tuesday 8/14 - Indian Springs MS
3:00 MW
3:30 GS
4:00 BB
4:30
5:00
Wednesday 8/15 - Keller HS
4:10 GC
4:40 JB
5:10
5:40
Thursday 8/16 - Keller HS
4:10 ZS
4:40
5:10
5:40
Friday 8/17 - Keller HS
11:10
11:40
xxxxx
4:10 KE
4:40
That's my posting! Go ahead and send in those emails, and thanks for continuing in lessons!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Summer Band Craziness! (Updated 8/7 9:22pm)
Hi everyone! Thanks for your patience and continued enthusiasm about lessons! A lot of drumming has been going on the past couple of weeks and it's been awesome. The KHS Drumline just completed our first week of summer band and learned a lot of music. Only two more weeks to go!
As we start looking forward to the beginning of the school I've had a lot inquiries about lessons the next few weeks. Since I'm busy with my KHS Drumline duties I'm afraid my availability is becoming severely limited. Luckily we have a long lunch break and a relatively early release time so I do have some time for only 30-minute lessons for each student.
Since we're only doing 30-minute slots from now on my payment policies are reverting back to normal in-school rates. Each lesson is now $17 each, and I ask that four lessons be paid in advance for a total of $68 for each cycle. The only exception is if you have more than one student in lessons with me for each cycle, in which case you get a discount for each cycle (currently $120/family of 2)! As always, please let me know if we need to make other arrangements. I currently accept checks and cash. If we are still in the middle of a 45- or 60-minute lesson cycle, I'll keep a record of where we are in each cycle and apply the balance to a converted 30-minute cycle rate with an appropriate credit.
Here's what I have available for the coming week:
Monday 8/6
11:10am
11:40am
xxxxx
4:10pm ZS
Tuesday 8/7
11:10am KK
xxxxx
4:10pm GC
4:40pm JB
5:10pm KE
Wednesday 8/8
11:10am MW
11:40am
xxxxx
4:10pm BB
4:40pm NG
5:10pm
Thursday 8/9
11:10am
11:40am CK
12:10pm
Friday 8/10
11:10am
xxxxx
4:10pm
These slots are first-come, first-served, so if you can, please let me know your preferred slot along with at least two other acceptable times so I can try to fit as many students in as possible. Thanks again, and fire away!
As we start looking forward to the beginning of the school I've had a lot inquiries about lessons the next few weeks. Since I'm busy with my KHS Drumline duties I'm afraid my availability is becoming severely limited. Luckily we have a long lunch break and a relatively early release time so I do have some time for only 30-minute lessons for each student.
Since we're only doing 30-minute slots from now on my payment policies are reverting back to normal in-school rates. Each lesson is now $17 each, and I ask that four lessons be paid in advance for a total of $68 for each cycle. The only exception is if you have more than one student in lessons with me for each cycle, in which case you get a discount for each cycle (currently $120/family of 2)! As always, please let me know if we need to make other arrangements. I currently accept checks and cash. If we are still in the middle of a 45- or 60-minute lesson cycle, I'll keep a record of where we are in each cycle and apply the balance to a converted 30-minute cycle rate with an appropriate credit.
Here's what I have available for the coming week:
Monday 8/6
11:10am
11:40am
xxxxx
4:10pm ZS
Tuesday 8/7
11:10am KK
xxxxx
4:10pm GC
4:40pm JB
5:10pm KE
Wednesday 8/8
11:10am MW
11:40am
xxxxx
4:10pm BB
4:40pm NG
5:10pm
Thursday 8/9
11:10am
11:40am CK
12:10pm
Friday 8/10
11:10am
xxxxx
4:10pm
These slots are first-come, first-served, so if you can, please let me know your preferred slot along with at least two other acceptable times so I can try to fit as many students in as possible. Thanks again, and fire away!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
No lessons this week!
Summer's over for me :-(
So, no lessons this week as I'm working our KHS Drumline camp. I'll let everyone know my availability by next weekend. Enjoy the week!
So, no lessons this week as I'm working our KHS Drumline camp. I'll let everyone know my availability by next weekend. Enjoy the week!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Schedule for 7/23-7/26 (Updated 2:00 pm 7/25)
Hi folks, sorry about the delay in posting my schedule. We had an early arrival of twins in the family and a lot of visitors at the house since Wednesday. Summer band begins next week, so I am only posting this week's schedule. Once I get a better idea of what my availability will be after 7/26, I'll let everyone know.
Monday 7/23
10:00 KE
10:30 KE
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00 JB
2:45
3:00
3:30
4:00
Wednesday 7/25
10:00 AF
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 MW?
12:45 AP
1:30 HG
2:00 GC
3:00 AL
Thursday 7/26
10:00 CT
10:30 CT
11:00 CB
11:30 CB
12:00
12:30 KH
1:30 ML
2:15 HN
2:45 BB
3:30 KK
4:15 CK
Thanks!
Monday 7/23
10:00 KE
10:30 KE
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00 JB
2:45
3:00
3:30
4:00
Wednesday 7/25
10:00 AF
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 MW?
12:45 AP
1:30 HG
2:00 GC
3:00 AL
Thursday 7/26
10:00 CT
10:30 CT
11:00 CB
11:30 CB
12:00
12:30 KH
1:30 ML
2:15 HN
2:45 BB
3:30 KK
4:15 CK
Thanks!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
New Schedule! 7/9-7-19 {Updated 7/16 12:20pm}
Hello, and I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday! I'm changing up my availability for the next two weeks to allow for a little more family time as we start winding down the summer, so please notice a few gaps in time and days.
Also, we're getting into a lot of new cycles for everyone; if your fifth lesson is coming up, that means it's time for another check! Let me know if you have questions about payment arrangements.
Thank you!
Monday July 9
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00 CA
12:30 CA
1:00 ZS
1:30 ZS
2:00 JB
2:45
3:00 GS
3:30
4:15
4:30
Tuesday July 10
10:00 KE
10:30 KE
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 EF
12:30 EF
1:00 AP
xxxxx
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30 BB
4:00 CB
Wednesday July 11
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 CW
12:00 MW
12:30
1:00
1:30 KK
2:30 MB
3:00 KH
3:45 GC
Monday July 16
Also, we're getting into a lot of new cycles for everyone; if your fifth lesson is coming up, that means it's time for another check! Let me know if you have questions about payment arrangements.
Thank you!
Monday July 9
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00 CA
12:30 CA
1:00 ZS
1:30 ZS
2:00 JB
2:45
3:00 GS
3:30
4:15
4:30
Tuesday July 10
10:00 KE
10:30 KE
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 EF
12:30 EF
1:00 AP
xxxxx
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30 BB
4:00 CB
Wednesday July 11
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 CW
12:00 MW
12:30
1:00
1:30 KK
2:30 MB
3:00 KH
3:45 GC
Monday July 16
10:00 KE
10:30 KE
11:00 ML
12:00 CB
12:30 CB
1:00
1:30 BB
2:00 JB
3:00 GS
3:30 ZS
4:00 ZS
4:30 GS
Wednesday July 18
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 AF
12:00
12:45 AP
1:30 HG
2:00 HN
2:30 HN
3:00 GC
3:45 KH
4:30 GS
Thursday July 19
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
10:30 KE
11:00 ML
12:00 CB
12:30 CB
1:00
1:30 BB
2:00 JB
3:00 GS
3:30 ZS
4:00 ZS
4:30 GS
Wednesday July 18
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 AF
12:00
12:45 AP
1:30 HG
2:00 HN
2:30 HN
3:00 GC
3:45 KH
4:30 GS
Thursday July 19
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Schedule for 6/25-7/4 {Updated 3:50pm 6/29}
Hope the summer is going well for everyone so far! I've gotten a lot of questions about the July 4th Holiday week, so here's what's happening: I won't be available for lessons from 7/4-7/6, but I will be having lessons all day Monday and Tuesday 7/2-7/3. We can hopefully get most people squeezed in as possible. To help ensure we keep a decent schedule, I'm again available this Monday 6/25 for makeups. As always, once you find a slot you want, email me at cristianalcocergmailcom or text me at (eight one seven)917.5328.
Monday June 25
1:00
1:30
2:00 CA
2:30 CA
3:00 ZS
3:30 ZS
4:15 CK
Tuesday June 26
10:00
10:30
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 EF
12:30 EF
xxxxx
1:30
2:00 KE
2:30 KE
3:00
3:30
4:00 CT
4:30 CT
Wednesday June 27
9:30 JB
10:00 SM
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 CW
12:00 MW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 HG
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
3:45
4:30
Monday June 25
1:00
1:30
2:00 CA
2:30 CA
3:00 ZS
3:30 ZS
4:15 CK
Tuesday June 26
10:00
10:30
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 EF
12:30 EF
xxxxx
1:30
2:00 KE
2:30 KE
3:00
3:30
4:00 CT
4:30 CT
Wednesday June 27
9:30 JB
10:00 SM
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 CW
12:00 MW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 HG
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
3:45
4:30
Thursday June 28
11:00 AL
11:45
12:00 CB
11:00 AL
11:45
12:00 CB
12:30 CB
1:00 KK
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30 BB
4:15 CK
5:00
5:30
Monday July 2
10:00
1:00 KK
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30 BB
4:15 CK
5:00
5:30
Monday July 2
10:00
10:30
11:00 ML
12:00
11:00 ML
12:00
12:30 AF
xxxxx
1:30 GS
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
Tuesday July 3
10:00 KE
xxxxx
1:30 GS
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
Tuesday July 3
10:00 KE
10:30 KE
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 EF
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 EF
12:30 EF
xxxxx
1:30 KK
2:15 SM
2:45
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30 JB
xxxxx
1:30 KK
2:15 SM
2:45
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30 JB
Friday, June 15, 2012
New schedule is up for 6/18-6/28 **Updated 6/18 4:00 pm**
Here's my schedule for the next two weeks, along with a makeup day for Thursday's lessons I had to miss. I'll occasionally have to reschedule due to doctor appointments, babysitters falling through, or just family time. I will do my best to keep everyone informed about these cancellations.
Also, if we have to miss a week due to vacations, etc., try to find an open spot one week to double up. It's not a problem to do this!
Lastly, please remember the payment policy: Four lessons in advance ($68, $100 or $120) covers us for excused absences or my cancellations only. If either of us fails to notify by 8am that morning, we're under no obligation to reschedule but I'll try my best :)
Monday June 18
3:00 BB
3:30 ML
4:15 CK
5:00 ZS
5:30 ZS
Tuesday June 19
9:00
9:30
10:00 JB
10:30 GS
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 JB
2:15 KE
2:30 KE
3:15
3:30
Wednesday June 20
9:00
9:30 JB
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 CW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 HG
2:00 BB
2:30
3:00 GC
3:45 KH
Thursday June 21
9:00
9:30
10:00 AS
10:30 AS
11:00 AL
11:30 AL
12:00 CB
12:30 CB
xxxxx
1:30 ML
2:15
2:30
3:00
3:45 NG
4:30 CK
Tuesday June 26
10:00
10:30
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00 KE
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
Wednesday June 27
9:00
9:30 JB
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 CW
12:00 MW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 HG
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
3:45 KH
4:30
Thursday June 28
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
These slots will be first-come, first-served as always, and the time to email is now (cristian DOT alcocer AT gmail DOT com).
Thank you all for doing summer lessons!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
My baby girl is one year old today!
It's been a year since my little girl was born and changed my life forever, and I'm always happy to show her off. So here are a few photos of her since so many of you are asking me to post some!
It's been a fantastic journey, and we can't believe how wonderful our little girl is. I'll try to keep updating as we continue our adventure!
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| My girls at Christmas! |
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| Waiting for her ear tube surgery |
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| Caught in the act! |
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| Loving Texas. |
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| First Birthday Party! |
Friday, June 1, 2012
Lesson Schedule is Up for 6/11-6/21! (Updated 6:15pm 6/12)
***Updated to include spots already taken, and this tidbit: I've had a lot of inquiries about doing multiple lessons to make up for a few missed weeks due to vacations. This is a great idea! I don't mind if you just let me know what slots work for you and we'll try to fit everyone in. Thanks for the great response!***
Summer is here! Even though we're still doing drumline it feels great to be able to say school is out! Now that we've had a day to relax, here's my schedule for weekly lessons for the next two weeks. Note that some days I'll be out, others will be shorter, etc. Lessons will begin Monday June 4 for those of you wanting to get a head start. I will update this page every few hours as slots fill up. I'm only showing the first two weeks because as we progress into the summer my "normal" schedule starts mutating, making a weekly schedule meaningless! Don't worry; we'll make a regular spot for our weekly lessons!
Monday June 11
10:00 GS
10:30 GS
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 CT
12:30 CT
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
Tuesday June 12
No lessons!
Wednesday June 13
10:00 KK
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 CW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 KK
2:15
2:30
3:00 GC
3:30 GC
3:45 KH
Thursday June 14
9:00 GS
9:30 GS
10:00 AS
10:30 AS
11:00 AL
12:00 CB
12:30 CB
1:00 ML
1:45 xxxxx
2:00 xxxxx
2:30 xxxxx
3:15 GS
3:45 GS
4:30 BB
5:00 CK
Tuesday June 19
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00 KE
2:30 KE
3:00
3:30
Wednesday June 20
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 CW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00 GC
3:45 KH
Thursday June 21
9:00
9:30
10:00 AS
10:30 AS
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:45 NG
4:30 CK
Attendance and payment: Hey, it's summer! All I ask is that you let me know by text or email if you're running behind; if you'll be absent, please let me know by 8am that morning so I can try to adjust my schedule accordingly. If either you or I fail to do so, we lose that lesson. You know, the Golden Rule! Also, go on vacation, take a trip, go to Disney World! If you're leaving and will miss a week, let me know as soon as you can so I can plan.
Lessons are $17 for 30 minutes, $25 for 45 minutes, and $30 for an hour or dual 30-minute lessons a week. I ask that four lessons be paid in advance ($68, $100 and $120, respectively), and each cycle will renew unless we make arrangements.
These slots will be first-come, first-served as always, and the time to email is now (cristian DOT alcocer AT gmail DOT com).
Thank you all for doing summer lessons!
Summer is here! Even though we're still doing drumline it feels great to be able to say school is out! Now that we've had a day to relax, here's my schedule for weekly lessons for the next two weeks. Note that some days I'll be out, others will be shorter, etc. Lessons will begin Monday June 4 for those of you wanting to get a head start. I will update this page every few hours as slots fill up. I'm only showing the first two weeks because as we progress into the summer my "normal" schedule starts mutating, making a weekly schedule meaningless! Don't worry; we'll make a regular spot for our weekly lessons!
Monday June 11
10:00 GS
10:30 GS
11:00 HN
11:30 HN
12:00 CT
12:30 CT
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
Tuesday June 12
No lessons!
Wednesday June 13
10:00 KK
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 CW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30 KK
2:15
2:30
3:00 GC
3:30 GC
3:45 KH
Thursday June 14
9:00 GS
9:30 GS
10:00 AS
10:30 AS
11:00 AL
12:00 CB
12:30 CB
1:00 ML
1:45 xxxxx
2:00 xxxxx
2:30 xxxxx
3:15 GS
3:45 GS
4:30 BB
5:00 CK
Tuesday June 19
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00 KE
2:30 KE
3:00
3:30
Wednesday June 20
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30 ES
11:00 ES
11:30 MW
12:00 CW
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00 GC
3:45 KH
Thursday June 21
9:00
9:30
10:00 AS
10:30 AS
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
xxxxx
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:45 NG
4:30 CK
Attendance and payment: Hey, it's summer! All I ask is that you let me know by text or email if you're running behind; if you'll be absent, please let me know by 8am that morning so I can try to adjust my schedule accordingly. If either you or I fail to do so, we lose that lesson. You know, the Golden Rule! Also, go on vacation, take a trip, go to Disney World! If you're leaving and will miss a week, let me know as soon as you can so I can plan.
Lessons are $17 for 30 minutes, $25 for 45 minutes, and $30 for an hour or dual 30-minute lessons a week. I ask that four lessons be paid in advance ($68, $100 and $120, respectively), and each cycle will renew unless we make arrangements.
These slots will be first-come, first-served as always, and the time to email is now (cristian DOT alcocer AT gmail DOT com).
Thank you all for doing summer lessons!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Summer Lessons are getting close!
Things are still crazy busy in Percussion Land at all the campuses, and I'm still trying to keep my head above water with Solo and Ensemble Contest coming up this weekend. I'm getting a lot of inquiries about summer lessons so here is some preliminary information for now:
Summer lessons will begin either the first or second week of June. I will be at Keller HS for three days each week, probably from 9am to 5pm. Depending on the number of students I have signed up for lessons, I will probably only be offering 30- and 60-minute lessons to facilitate scheduling. The price is $17 for 30-minutes, $30 for 60-minutes.
Percussion Camps: I've had a few families express interest in camps for their children this summer. I will always recommend any camp that is affordable and works with each individual family's travel abilities. I've also been toying around with the idea of hosting my own "camp", but making it more of a ensemble session than a real camp. Depending on the number of interested participants, I hope I can host a morning and an afternoon session, one for middle schoolers and another for high schoolers. We would be working on at least one percussion ensemble per session and a solo for interested students, with a performance on the last day of camp. I'm thinking about holding this session the last week of June. If you're interested let me know!
I know I haven't been posting on here, so hopefully with the end of the year and beginning of summer I can start posting more often. Thanks to all of our percussion families for allowing me to continue teaching your wonderful children!
Cristian
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