Studio Policies

1. Payment for lessons is due at the beginning of each month at the student’s lesson. If payment is not received in the first week of the month a late fee of $5.00 will be applied for each week.
2. Arrive five minutes before lesson and allow five minutes after lesson time for packing and unpacking your instrument and music.
3. Allow 48 hours notice if you need to cancel and reschedule a lesson. (Exception family emergencies and sudden illness). Forgotten or missed lessons will not be made up or reimbursed.
4. Beginning students must have their ‘practice buddy’ present at each lesson. This adult will be responsible for monitoring the students practice at home, taking notes during the lesson, and assisting the student in set up and unpacking of instrument. The practice buddy can be a fluent role that is filled by more than one adult and an enthusiastic practice buddy is very important to the student’s success.
5. Practice at home is essential to each student’s success; the proper amount will be discussed at the first lesson. Adjustments to time spent practicing will be made as the student progresses.
6. Communication is key if there is anything deterring the students progress at home or at lessons please address those concerns at lessons or during the monthly phone conferences.
My philosophy is this: The teacher is the expert of the musical instrument, the Parent (or practice buddy) is the expert of the child, and the child is an expert in being a kid. We can all learn something from each other and make beautiful music at the same time.