STUDIO POLICIES

Hello musicians! I am happy that you are inspired to pursue the development of your musical abilities. The following is a brief overview of how my studio operates. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

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Scheduling

At the time a new student joins the studio, we will mutually agree to a regular schedule and lesson plan. To streamline this process, please click here to complete a Registration Form.

**Please note: lesson times are not guaranteed indefinitely.** While it is often possible to keep your time if you prefer, I will appreciate your understanding if I need to adjust the schedule occasionally to accommodate changing family needs or my own performance obligations.

Lesson Plans:

  • Weekly 120-minute lessons: $480 per month
  • Weekly 90-minute lessons: $360 per month
  • Weekly 60-minute lessons: $240 per month
  • Weekly 45-minute lessons: $180 per month
  • Weekly 30-minute lessons: $120 per month
  • Twice weekly 60-minute lessons: $480 per month
  • Twice weekly 45-minute lessons: $360 per month

Monthly tuition is paid in advance, preferably by Venmo on the 1st of the month, or via cash or check at your first lesson of the month. If paying by check, please write the student name on the check. If paying by cash, please enclose in an envelope that has the student and parent name written on the outside. Tuition is non-refundable.

Traditionally, except with very young students (approx. 3 to 5 years old), 60-minute lessons are standard in musical education. More time together means faster progress in meeting your educational goals and makes possible a more balanced curriculum.

Attendance

Please give at least 24 hours advance-notice if a lesson must be missed. I will make my best attempt, although cannot guarantee, to reschedule a lesson that is missed due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. All rescheduling decisions are at my discretion. Lessons cancelled with insufficient or lack of notice cannot be made up.

If it is necessary for me to reschedule a lesson due to performance obligations or other extenuating circumstances, I will provide as much notice in advance as possible and work with you to find an agreeable alternate arrangement – either rescheduling or prorating your monthly tuition. Missed lessons cannot be 'credited' to future months.

Materials

Periodically I will ask you to purchase books and scores. The books that I select should be thought of as an investment. Please bring all your books, a folder or binder, a notepad, and a pencil to every lesson to maximize the value of our time together.