STUDIO POLICY 2007-2008
For a detailed schedule of this years lessons, recitals, group lessons, OMTA syllabus and other events, please refer to the calendar page. The school year is divided into 3 terms. The studio is closed during Thanksgiving week, winter break and spring break and no lessons will be taught. Summer lessons will be offered for the first six weeks of summer. Please refer to the calendar for specific dates.
Students are required to sign up for one full term. Payment for lessons is due at the beginning of each term. Arrangements may be made to pay tuition payments in two installments. A free lesson is offered during make-up weeks for students who have not missed any lessons during the term. Lesson requirements: students who are 8 years or older and have had one full year of lessons are required to take a 45 minute lesson.
Payment Schedule:
Fall Term: 13 lessons, September 10-December 14
30 minute lessons: $260.00
45 minute lessons: $390.00
60 minute lessons: $520.00
Winter Term: 10 lessons, January 7-March 14
30 minute lessons: $200.00
45 minute lessons: $300.00
60 minute lessons: $400.00
Spring Term: 11 lessons, March 31-June 13
30 minute lessons: $220.00
45 minute lessons: $330.00
60 minute lessons: $440.00
Summer Term: 6 lessons, June 23-August 1
30 minute lessons: $120.00
45 minute lessons: $180.00
60 minute lessons: $240.00
An additional fee of $25.00 per year/ per student will be charged to cover recitals and group lessons. This fee is collected at the beginning of the fall term.
Attendance, Illness and Make-ups
Because regular attendance is essential to musical growth, a commitment to lessons for the duration of the term is expected when a student enrolls. There can be no tuition deduction or reimbursement for missed lessons. Students should arrive no more than 5 minutes early and leave promptly at the conclusion of the lesson. I cannot be responsible for a student once the lesson is over.
Make-up lessons are limited to ONE PER TERM, and only for absences due to illness and with 24 hour notice. Make-up lessons will be given the week following the regular term during the regularly scheduled lesson time. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Make up lessons will be offered during the following weeks:
Fall Term: December 17-21
Winter Term: March 17-21
Spring Term: June 16-20
**There is no make-up lesson week for summer lessons, make-ups will be scheduled as needed.
Because schedules are complicated and sports events are sometimes unpredictable, I will issue a copy of my schedule as a swap list. In the case of an anticipated absence, students may arrange to exchange lesson times with another student. Please notify me promptly if a lesson is exchanged or must be canceled. A free lesson will be offered to students who don’t miss any lessons over the course of a term. This lesson will be given at the usual scheduled lesson time during the week of make-up lessons.
For students with Monday lessons, there are two
holidays during the spring term. I will be teaching regular lessons on those
days. If you are unable to attend, a make-up lesson will be
scheduled.
In the event that I must cancel a scheduled lesson, I
will provide a make-up or a refund. If lessons must be canceled due to
inclement weather, arrangements will be made for make-up lessons.
Practice
Progress at the piano depends on daily practice, which should assume the same priority as homework. Practice is most effective when the student is alert and undisturbed. Most students find that setting a regular practice time helps them to be consistent. Some students may choose two short practice sessions rather than one long one. The piano should be in tune and away from family distractions. Fingernails must be short in order to use the hands comfortably and correctly at the keyboard. The student and I will decide on a manageable daily practice period that can be accomplished 5 times per week. Together with their parents, students will find a regular time to practice during the day.
Lending Library
The studio is continually building its lending library from which students are able to borrow literature. A record of books on loan will be kept. Students are expected to return all books on loan at the end of the school year, if not before. Students will be charged for any books lost, damaged or not returned.
Purchasing books
Any books purchased by the teacher for the student will be billed in addition to the regular monthly fee. Parents and students should expect to spend a maximum of $25.00 per term, per student on books.
Two recitals will be held each year, one in December and one in May. All students will prepare one or two memorized pieces for these events and will be asked to share their music at these recitals.
Group lessons will be held each term, please see the calendar for specific dates.
Family Recital
At the end of winter term students will give a recital at home for their families and friends. Students will create a program of their recital pieces with program notes. The recital will consist of pieces students learn during the fall and winter term and any other pieces that are performance ready. A minimum of three pieces from memory will be performed at this recital.
OMTA Syllabus
Students who have had one full year of lessons and are 8 years or older are required to participate in OMTA syllabus each year.
Other events
Students are required to participate in one other event
outside the studio. This event will be chosen together with the teacher
and parents to meet the individual student needs and interests. Please
see attached list of events offered throughout the year.
Materials
All students are required to have an adequate
instrument to practice on, a metronome and three ring binder for practice
records and assignments.
*** Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns about lessons. I am looking forward to working with you all to create a rewarding musical year!