Studio Policies

CALENDAR

A calendar of studio events, holidays and non-lesson weeks will be provided. Please refer to this calendar for important studio dates.

TUITION

Tuition is payable in nine (9) equal monthly payments of $75.00 for one (1) thirty-minute lesson each week. The only exceptions are listed in the provided studio calendar. Payments can be made by check, cash, or Venmo. Checks should be made payable to William Nelson.

ADDITIONAL FEES

A $15.00 late fee will be charged after the 15th of the month. This will be added by the teacher to the following month’s invoice. A $35 returned check fee will be assessed for any returned check. There will be an annual $25 individual student registration fee ($40 for a family). The teacher will also purchase all required books and materials and will request reimbursement from the parents/guardians.

SWAP LIST

Understanding that students sometimes have conflicts, and at the same time realizing the importance of attending lessons faithfully, a studio swap list will be provided. Student and parent/guardian names, lesson times, and phone numbers will be included. If a swap is agreed upon, the teacher must be notified in advance. If you would like to be included on the swap list, please check the appropriate box on the signature page.

NON-ATTENDANCE LESSONS

       Missed Lessons Known in Advance

If a lesson swap will not work, a portion of the students’ practice time can be videoed and emailed to the teacher during the week leading up to the lesson. During the student’s scheduled lesson time, the teacher will review the emailed video and will provide video and/or text response to the video and provide additional practice items for the following week.

       Last Minute Cancellations

If a lesson is cancelled at the last minute due to illness or emergency, or if the teacher must cancel a scheduled lesson, specific make-up lesson days can be found on the studio calendar or a credit will be issued.

This will be at the discretion of the teacher.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

You are learning how to play a musical instrument along with music history, theory, and the technical needs of the instrument. This will require much time and commitment.

Please bring the following materials to your lessons:

·   Assignment book

·   All books currently in use

·   Any handouts that were assigned

Practice Expectations

·   Maintain practice time at a daily minimum arranged by me

·   Give practice time the same priority as homework

·   Schedule practice at a regular time every day

·   Avoid distractions when practicing

·   Review your assignment book each day to ensure you are completing all tasks

Proper Hygiene, Proper Dress, and Proper Studio Use

·   Keep fingernails short, as long nails impeded good hand position

·   Keep hands clean and germ-free out of respect for the other students. Hand sanitizer is available in the studio

·   Avoid wearing immodest clothing

·   Remember to remove wet boots/shoes at the door.

INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

·   The adult’s most important role is to listen with enthusiasm and offer encouragement.

·   Parents or guardians should sit down with the student at least once a week to see that all assignments are practiced and to offer support.

·   The parent’s or guardian’s responsibilities include bringing the student to lessons on time and picking them up on time.

·   Parents or guardians should provide a well-tuned piano if an acoustic piano is used. If an electronic keyboard is used, the largest size possible should be purchased. This would be 61, 76, or ideally 88 keys. Weighted keys would be preferrable but not a requirement. A quiet place to practice should also be provided.

TERMINATION OF LESSONS

The teacher reserves the right to terminate a student's lessons for the following infractions:

• Inappropriate behavior toward the teacher on the part of the student or the student's parents

• Failure to pay tuition

• Failure to provide notification for more than ten (10) missed lessons.

DISCONTINUED LESSONS

If you wish to discontinue your child's lessons and withdraw from the studio, you must give the teacher notice at least two weeks in advance. No refunds will be issued for any lessons previously paid for in the month of student withdrawal.