August Strings
August Strings

August Strings

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Introduction: August Strings offers a variety of music services: violin/viola lessons, music for weddings and special events (string duo, trio, or quartet). ***Due to pandemic we currently teach online only. Years of experience, affordable prices, exceptional quality and professionalism. We are proud to provide an outstanding experience to our clients. We are nationally and internationally known musicians and we guarantee your satisfaction with our services.
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Hired 12 times

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4 employees

8 years in business

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2018

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Katelyn R.
Sep 3, 2017
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Thank you, Katelyn!
Wedding Ceremony Music
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Kerilyn O.
May 15, 2018
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Details: 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • 25 - 44 years old • Classical • As recommended by teacher • As recommended by teacher • 60 minutes • Conducting initial research • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the viola teacher

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thank you, Keri.
Viola Lessons (for adults)
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Karen c.
Jun 4, 2018
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Wedding String Quartet
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Jessica w.
Jun 2, 2018
August Strings was amazing at my wedding. Would highly recommend. We received so many compliments from our guests. Mikhail was great to work with and we loved being able to request new songs for our ceremony.
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Dear Jessica, thank you for your review!
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Kelsey J.
Mar 17, 2017
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We had August Strings play for our wedding ceremony. It was last minute and we had 3 different song requests yet they managed to make it all work beautifully! We couldn't be happier with our choice in using August Strings for our wedding.
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Dear Kelsey, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day, we are happy that you enjoyed the music.
Wedding Ceremony Music
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Mikhail Bugaev

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Different services have different price. Teaching: $40/hour Events: Price depends on the ensemble - we offer duo, trio, quartet options. Base price for an hour: Duo - $360 Trio - $510 Quartet - $660 Additional time - $60 musician/hour ($120 duo, $180 trio, $240 quartet) Music engraving services: flat rate - $5 per page (regular density - ~12 staff lines per page, portrait, no excessive markings) (other services include: preparing music for printing, creating audio files from sheet music, transpositions or arrangements). Music should be either in public domain, or you should be the rights owner.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Live music events: 1. Drafting contract, deposit fee request to secure the date. 2. Repertoire requests, event details, finalizing and signing the contract. 3. Follow ups as needed, or 1-2 weeks before the event. 4. Receiving the payment before or on the day of the event. 5. Clients enjoy our performance. Music lessons: 1. Meeting to discuss student's goals: Basically a free 30-minutes lesson to check student level, discuss instrument options if needed, create a short term plan and a schedule. 2. Lessons (45 or 60 minutes). Once or twice a week. In certain situations like audition or concert preparation we can have lessons more often. 3. Payment can be made at every lesson, per month, or per semester. Music engraving services: 1. Calculating approximate price of a job needed. 2. Deposit of 50% or $50, whichever is less. 3. Adjusting the price during the first days of work (in many cases, the flat rate is more expensive than the real amount of work needed, so we offer the price based on the actual work done) 4. Payment request after the job is done. Minor modifications included in price, major modifications will require additional payment.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Doctorate in Music Performance, 10+ years of professional orchestra, teaching, and chamber and solo performance experience.