Studio Policies, Expectations and Tuition
1. Regular attendance at lessons and good, consistent practice at home is expected. Please follow the practice guidelines of the studio as outlined below for optimum progress:
· Book 1 Students: 30-45 minutes per day with constant adult supervision (20 minutes for the first couple of months with a small child 3-5yrs)
· Book 2 Students: at least 45 minutes per day with adult supervision
· Book 3-4 Students: 50-65 minutes per day (if child is older than 10, they may start working on some things alone, especially review practice)
· Book 5 and above: 60+ minutes a day. 1- 2½ hours per day would be wonderful!
· Other considerations:
Below is a rough estimate of how your child should be progressing, according to studies. Of course, every child is unique and may progress faster or slower, but this is about what you can expect:
· 15-20 minutes practice a few times a week = 1 book every 4 years
· 15-20 minutes practice daily = 1 book every 2 years
· 30-60 minutes practice daily = 1 book every year
· 120 minutes or higher = 2 books per year!!!
· Book 1 is the exception, and will generally take longer than any other book!
2. Students should feel free to arrive 5 minutes early in order to take out their instrument and be ready to go by their lesson time. If there is a student before you, please get your instrument as quietly as possible.
3. Please attend all group lessons, recitals, and lessons. I understand that this is not always possible; however, all of these add to the quality of your child’s musical experience. They also add extra motivation to keep your child progressing. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled events, please let me know ahead of time.
Tuition Policies and Rates
1. Tuition should be paid at the beginning of each month. Your tuition rate is based off a yearly schedule. This means that throughout the year, you are guaranteed at least 42 lessons. Some months will only have 2-3 lessons, while most months will have 4.
2. If payment is not received by the 2nd lesson of the month, no further lessons will be given until payment is made.
3. Tuition will not be prorated, except for new students who begin in the middle of the year/month. Each student is guaranteed the specified number of lessons during the course of the year; however, you are required to give prior notice if you will miss your scheduled time. No-shows will be counted against your lesson allotment.
4. TUITION RATES
· 2023
5. Lesson Cancellation Policy: Students are allowed to cancel their lesson up to 24 hours before their scheduled time. If you cancel within the time-frame, the Software, My Music Staff, will automatically issue you a make-up credit. When others cancel, their lesson times will immediately be available to you. Use your make-up credits to sign up for additional lesson times. There is NO GUARANTEE that you will be able to use all of your make-up credits. Cancellations should be as limited as possible. You are also welcome to call other parents to trade times within a given week.
6. Need-Based Scholarships: Please, Please, Please let me know if your family is experiencing any financial difficulty such as loss of job, etc. My primary interest is to see that your child has a positive experience with music and keeps progressing. I want to make things as affordable as possible while still providing for my own family. I am happy to accommodate temporary financial setbacks, especially for those who are meeting the practice requirements of the studio!
· Book 1 Students: 30-45 minutes per day with constant adult supervision (20 minutes for the first couple of months with a small child 3-5yrs)
· Book 2 Students: at least 45 minutes per day with adult supervision
· Book 3-4 Students: 50-65 minutes per day (if child is older than 10, they may start working on some things alone, especially review practice)
· Book 5 and above: 60+ minutes a day. 1- 2½ hours per day would be wonderful!
· Other considerations:
- Review is an essential part of good practice!
- All students should be listening between 30-60 minutes every day!!!! This is so very important to your child’s progress and makes practicing far more effective. It also helps your child become more independent in their practice earlier.
- If you feel like you/your child are unable to meet these standards, please talk to me. Let me help you make a reasonable plan for your situation.
Below is a rough estimate of how your child should be progressing, according to studies. Of course, every child is unique and may progress faster or slower, but this is about what you can expect:
· 15-20 minutes practice a few times a week = 1 book every 4 years
· 15-20 minutes practice daily = 1 book every 2 years
· 30-60 minutes practice daily = 1 book every year
· 120 minutes or higher = 2 books per year!!!
· Book 1 is the exception, and will generally take longer than any other book!
2. Students should feel free to arrive 5 minutes early in order to take out their instrument and be ready to go by their lesson time. If there is a student before you, please get your instrument as quietly as possible.
3. Please attend all group lessons, recitals, and lessons. I understand that this is not always possible; however, all of these add to the quality of your child’s musical experience. They also add extra motivation to keep your child progressing. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled events, please let me know ahead of time.
Tuition Policies and Rates
1. Tuition should be paid at the beginning of each month. Your tuition rate is based off a yearly schedule. This means that throughout the year, you are guaranteed at least 42 lessons. Some months will only have 2-3 lessons, while most months will have 4.
2. If payment is not received by the 2nd lesson of the month, no further lessons will be given until payment is made.
3. Tuition will not be prorated, except for new students who begin in the middle of the year/month. Each student is guaranteed the specified number of lessons during the course of the year; however, you are required to give prior notice if you will miss your scheduled time. No-shows will be counted against your lesson allotment.
4. TUITION RATES
· 2023
- $145/month = 42+ guaranteed 30 minute private lessons
- $220/month = 42+ guaranteed 45 minute private lessons
- $290/month = 42+ guaranteed 60 minute private lessons
5. Lesson Cancellation Policy: Students are allowed to cancel their lesson up to 24 hours before their scheduled time. If you cancel within the time-frame, the Software, My Music Staff, will automatically issue you a make-up credit. When others cancel, their lesson times will immediately be available to you. Use your make-up credits to sign up for additional lesson times. There is NO GUARANTEE that you will be able to use all of your make-up credits. Cancellations should be as limited as possible. You are also welcome to call other parents to trade times within a given week.
6. Need-Based Scholarships: Please, Please, Please let me know if your family is experiencing any financial difficulty such as loss of job, etc. My primary interest is to see that your child has a positive experience with music and keeps progressing. I want to make things as affordable as possible while still providing for my own family. I am happy to accommodate temporary financial setbacks, especially for those who are meeting the practice requirements of the studio!