Policies 2021-2022:

First-Things-First

• Piano students: You are required to own an instrument at home - preferably an acoustic piano, or a fully weighted 88 keys digital keyboard.
• Voice students: You should bring a recording device to record your lessons. Voice students should also be prepared to hire an accompanist, if needed, for recitals and festivals.

​Business hours

• Monday to Thursday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. ​I may not be able to respond to calls/texts/emails outside business hours. Please allow up to one business day for me to get back.

Payment - Cash, Checks, or Online

• Invoices will be emailed via My Music Staff before the start of the next month/semester.
• Monthly tuition is due by the 10th of each month. $25.00 late fee will be applied past the 10th.
• Online Payments Options:
  • Stripe via your invoice from My Music Staff
  • Autopay via Stripe
  • Quickpay/Zelle Bank Transfer (jyhowmusic@gmail.com)
• ​Strictly no refunds or prorating.

Punctuality

• If student is more than 5 minutes early, please wait in the car or right outside the studio. If you are late, we will still end on time.
• Parents dropping off their child should plan to come in the studio a few minutes early for pick up. Consistent late pick-ups will result in a late fee of $1/min.
• Online Lessons: Please have all devices and materials ready PRIOR to the start of our lesson.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations must be made no less than 24hrs in advance.
• There will be no refund or lesson credit for no call/no shows.
• Should I cancel, there will be a guaranteed make up or lesson credit.

Make Up Conditions
YES, we can make up/reschedule

• Illness
• Family emergency

NO, we cannot make up/reschedule

• No call/No show/No notice
• Less than 24 hours notice
• Cancelling a make up/already rescheduled lesson

Make Up Options
Uses Make Up Credit

• Make Up Week at the end of semester
• Rescheduled lesson during the week (dependent on availability)

Does Not Use Make Up Credit

• Practice Video – emailed before your lesson time
• Studio Classes
• Swap List

During a Lesson

• Because my studio is part of my private residence, kindly respect it as such.
• Parents are welcome to observe our lessons. I do seek your cooperation by not interrupting while I teach.
• If siblings are waiting for their lesson, please bring materials (such as homework, puzzles etc.) and make use of the waiting time. ​

2021-2022 Rates (Per Student, Per Instrument)

30 minutes	45 minutes	60 minutes
28.00 ​	38.00​	48.00 ​
per lesson	per lesson	per lesson
Register Here!	Register Here!	Register Here!
Recommended for younger students (ages 4 to 8)	Recommended for older students (ages 9 to 15) or those who have had at least 6 months of lessons	​Recommended for those who are 16 and older

• There is a 3% discount for paying for the semester upfront. 
• ​Tuition may be raised annually and families will be informed if that is the case.

Sample Lesson: $25.00/half hour + Q&A Session Following
* Payable online via invoice before appointment can be confirmed.

Lessons' Success
The success of your child’s music education highly depends on the amount of time they spend practicing. Students should ideally be practicing daily. The minimum expectation is to have weekly assignments completed. 

Parental Commitment
Parental involvement with their music practice at home makes a huge difference in their music study. As such,

• Parents of younger students are encouraged to be involved in their practicing at home.
• Read your child’s notebook where I will list assigned homework and what was learned that lesson.
• An established practice schedule that has the commitment from both parent and student is essential.
• Encourage your child in their learning and celebrate their accomplishments.

Dismissal
Unfortunately, I will have to dismiss a student and open up your spot to someone else if situations as such occur: repeated tardiness,  repeated late payments, disrespect during lessons, and frequent last minute cancellations.