Tuition covers not only the actual time spent with the student at the lesson but time preparing for each student as well.
This includes:
Weekly lesson time spent with the student
An individualized lesson plan for the student
Group Workshop classes
Written progress reports (once a semester)
Development of teaching materials (including pieces arranged specifically for your child)
Training and experience
Recital Preparation
Repertoire planning
Professional organization memberships
Communication
Studio supplies and maintenance
Attendance and make-up
Any lesson canceled by the instructor will be rescheduled.
All missed lessons require a 24-hour notice. No make-up lessons are provided for missed lessons without the notice. There is a 50% tuition charge for a same day cancellation.
The paid tuition reserves an exclusive weekly time for your child. The instructor cannot resell that time nor create extra time in which to provide lessons. Please choose a lesson time that works consistently with you/your child’s schedule.
All missed lesson will be made up during the first week of the break following the end of the semester. No more than two make-ups per semester is allowed.
Lessons are not extended to accommodate late arrivals. Please be on time.
Students who are ill should not come to lessons. The teacher reserves the right to send a student home if they arrive ill and/or are contagious to others. If the student (or a family member) has been exposed to anyone ill/with symptoms, the student should not attend the lesson in person. The lesson that day will take place online instead.
If the student (or a family member) has tested positive for COVID-19, or has been in direct contact (unmasked, not socially distanced) with someone who tested positive, the student should have their lesson(s) online until it is safe to resume in-person lessons.
Missed lesson time may be made up in other ways beneficial to the student:
FaceTime or Zoom Lesson – If the student is ill or contagious but well enough to play, the lesson can be conducted virtually.
Video Recording of Instructions – The instructor may provide a recording of the lesson or instructions, though this option is not always guaranteed.
Parent/Teacher Conference – A parent may use the missed lesson time to call and discuss their child’s progress with the instructor.
Pre-Recorded Lessons – The student can send a pre-recorded performance of their repertoire before their scheduled lesson. The instructor will provide written or video feedback during the student’s regular lesson time.
“Gift” Your Lesson – Students may choose to gift their lesson time to family or friends.
payment policy
All tuition fees are to be pre-paid monthly by cash or check, and due at the first lesson of each month, or by the 7th of each month, whichever comes first. Late payments are subject to a $25 late fee.
Termination
To stop lessons, notice must be given by the 7th day of the final month of lessons to stop tuition for the following month.