San Valentino was an Italian bishop from Terni, Italian city near "my" Perugia (that is, where I currently teach at the Conservatory).

The Ternani have a very poor reputation, in Perugia, and can we honestly blame the Perugini, for trashing them?

I mean, open any Opera score to testify the effectiveness of Valentine's protection upon lovers and people who are in love (not to mention upon my very very single 41-year-old- self, AHEM!)

That said, a few FAQs:

Q: Where the hell have I been?

A: Working my now three jobs.

Q: What have I been doing?
A: Working.

Q: How am I feeling?
A: Overworked. And happy.

Q: Do you get a belated Valentine's discount to make up for TWO missed newsletters?
A: A small one.

Q: What is it?
A: VALENTINODATERNI at the checkout

Q: What does it allow?
A: A 10% discount on ALL plans available HERE and exceptionally also on the standard €49 fee on my sessions reserved to the Fiato plan subscribers (very convenient monthly plan, for it also allows free admission to all masterclasses)

Q: TEN PERCENT ONLY?
A: Hey. Talk to Valentine.

Q: Does it apply to every instalment and/or monthly payment?
A: Yes, to every instalment and/or monthly payment, as always.

Q: When does it expire?
A: This coming Sunday, Feb 19th, at midnight, Terni time.

Q: Do all plans guarantee full access to that irreplaceable, priceless instrument of knowledge and preparation that is the ARKive?
A: Yes, all of them do.

Q: What if I don't want to go via the website, but want the discount nonetheless?

A: You just reply to this email, ask for whatever you need, get a regular invoice (where the same discount will be applied) via email, pay however you want within one month upon its reception.

Q: Where are the available plans featured?
A: Click on the black button below.

Q: Again, what is the discount coupon code?
A: VALENTINODA TERNI

Happy belated WHATEVER.

La Maestra

PS: God, can we please assign the job to somebody else? Thanks.
 

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