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Studio Policies
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I.
Trial Lessons
a.
1 Trial Lesson will be given at half price of a full lesson,
lasting the same duration as a
regular lesson. After the first lesson subsequent lessons will
be charged at full price.
II. Lesson Schedule
a. Lessons can be held weekly or bi-weekly.
b. Lessons will last either 30, 45, or 60 minutes
III. Expectations of the Student
a.
You are expected to be on time for your lessons. After 15
minutes your absence will be
considered an unexcused cancellation and you will still be
charged for the lesson. (see
below for cancellation policy)
b.
Students will be expected to make three copies of the music to
bring to lessons- one formyself, one for the student, and one for
the accompanist.
c. Translations are expected to be written in after receiving a
new piece of music
d. Students are expected to keep a practice journal and should
have specific questions
entering the lesson each week
e.
Once every two months all students will be expected to
participate in a studio recital for
their peers
IV. Expectations of the Teacher
a. I promise to be professional and punctual.
b. I am open to feedback and welcome respectful, constructive
criticism
c.
It is my top priority in our time together to teach you to my
full abilityd. No lesson will be cut short unless student is
notified at least 24 hours ahead of time
e. Students will be invited to attend all recital and
performance engagements of mine and
are encouraged to take notes and ask questions afterwards
V. Lesson Cancellations
a. Lessons must be cancelled at least 24 hours ahead of time
b. Exceptions will be made for extreme weather and emergencies
(i.e. medical/death in
the family)
c. If a student is sick they still are required as adults to
notify me 24 hours ahead of time
d. If a student fails to meet these conditions, or is tardy
beyond fifteen minutes the lesson
will be considered an unexcused cancellation that must be paid
for in full.e. Make up lessons will be held during the same week or
during the next week. If student
is gone for more than one week, the lessons must be made up
within the two weeks
following the students return.
VI. Fees
a. Students will be charged for lesson enrollment as follows:
$20 for a half hour, $30 for 45
minutes, and $40 for one full hour lesson.
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b. Lessons can be paid for by cash or check at the beginning of
each lesson or once a
month
c.
Students failing to pay for two lessons in a row will be
dismissed from the studio untilpayment is made
d.
A returned check will also result in suspension from the studio
until balance is paid
VII. Score Acquisition
a. Students will be responsible for acquiring their own scores
or making their own copies.
b. Students will be provide with a list of resources of where to
buy scores
VIII. Accompanist
a. Students are expected to bring an accompanist to all lessons
unless otherwise noted
b. Accompanists will be expected to practice and learn the
repertoire
c.
If it is clear that the accompanist is not playing
accurately/well I will help you to find a
new oned. The accompanist is expected to come for the second
half of each lesson.
e. Students are expected to work with the accompanist outside of
lessons.
f. Accompanist fees are to be handled between accompanist and
student
IX. Misc.
a. Parents are invited to attend lessons, but are not allowed to
interject during the actual
lesson unless invited to participated
b. Students need to bring a pencil and water to a lesson
c. If a student feels like they are in pain or discomfort at any
point during a lesson or
during practice they should stop immediately and approach
me/contact me in order to
address the issue
