Studio Policies

Attendance:

Attendance is expected. Please give advance notice if you must miss a lesson. 

Missed lessons: 

Your tuition reserves your time slot whether or not you attend the lesson. Tuition does not cover make-up lessons, and make up lessons are not guaranteed. However, if you let me know in advance you will miss a lesson and ask to reschedule, I’ll do my best to fit you in. Virtual lessons are always an option. 

Snow Days / Teacher Sick Days: 

Snow days and teacher sick days will be made up at the end of the school year during teacher flex week.

Progress:

Home practice determines progress. If students go three lessons without progress, a discussion will be had with parents, students, and teacher whether to continue with lessons.

Discontinuing lessons:

Every student stops taking lessons at some point. Ideally, this happens with discussion between the student, parent, and teacher so lessons can end with a positive sense of closure. If you feel it is necessary to end lessons before the end of the academic year, provide one month’s advance notice. 

Tuition & Fees:

A books & supplies fee of $60 for 5 - 6 year olds and $120 for ages 7 + is due each August. Annual tuition covers 32 weeks of lessons across nine months (Labor Day in September to Memorial Day in May). Tuition can be paid in two ways: 9 equal monthly installments with automatic payments via Fons, or in two equal semester installments via check for a small discount.

Summer:

Week long piano camps as well as pay - per - lesson options are available for students interested in summer lessons.