Student Policies
These policies let students and parents know what they can expect from us, and what we expect of them. Please read through these policies very carefully before checking the agreement box when registering for lessons.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each student needs to bring his or her instrument in good working order (except for piano), their lesson book(s) and music, clean teeth (for brass and woodwinds), trimmed nails, freshly washed hands, and a good attitude for each and every lesson. Students are expected to practice as much as they need to in order to be prepared for their lesson, and teachers will establish minimum practice expectations for each individual student. Typical practice requirements are 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week, but can vary with age and experience.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
All children (including students and visitors) under age 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Parents are expected to stay at the school during lessons, and are welcome and encouraged to observe lessons at any time. Parents are expected to provide necessary supplies and equipment in a timely manner. If a student is late for a lesson, the lesson will still end at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Teachers should be made aware of any physical disabilities, learning disabilities (including ADD) or other problems that may in any way affect the student’s progress so that we can best serve his or her needs. (This information will be held in strictest confidence.)
TUITION AND REGISTRATION:
During the school year, tuition is $90 per month for weekly 30-minute lessons, and $180 per month for weekly 60-minute lessons. This is a flat rate. There is no pro-rating for lessons missed by the STUDENT. Lessons missed by the teacher will be discounted or made up at the teacher’s discretion. Lessons are ongoing throughout the school year (August through May) and students are expected to continue through the school year unless they give written notice of termination (see below). Because teacher and student availability is different, summer lessons (June and July) are scheduled separately from the school year, and it is not assumed that students will continue through the summer unless they schedule a specific time for the summer. We offer Flex-Scheduling during the summer session, and students may choose which lessons they will pay for and attend if they schedule and pay for them in the beginning of June.
There is a $30 registration fee per student (maximum $40 per family) due at the beginning of taking lessons. The first month’s tuition and the registration fee may be payable by check or cash. Summer tuition is collected in full at the beginning of the summer by check according to the number of lessons. There is a late fee of $20 for unpaid tuition or fees after two weeks. There is an NSF (non-sufficient funds) fee of $20 per occurrence.
LESSON CANCELLATIONS:
There are no refunds on lessons missed by the student. Our schedule is full, and therefore we are unable to reschedule any student-missed lessons under any circumstances. Students must cancel their lesson if they are ill. To cancel a lesson, please call your teacher with at least 4 hours notice. Students will not be charged for lessons canceled by the school. We are only closed for holidays. Please call in case of inclement weather. There is usually still lessons on snow days that clear up by the afternoon hours.
LESSON TERMINATION:
If a student discontinues lessons for any reason, we require 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE on a termination form to refund remaining pre-paid tuition. This is also a policy of the Music Teachers National Association. The school may terminate a student without notice for failure to follow policies, including insufficient practice time, poor attitude, or late payment.