Policies 2020-2021:
First-Things-First
YES, we can make up/reschedule
Uses Make Up Credit
- 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.
- Monday to Thursday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. I will not be able to respond to calls/texts/emails outside business hours. Please allow up to one business day for me to get back.
- 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.
- 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.
- Each student is allowed 3 credits per school year. You will forfeit the missed lesson if your credits run out and you choose not to utilize non-credit options.
- 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.
YES, we can make up/reschedule
- Illness
- Family emergency
- No call/No show/No notice
- Less than 24 hours notice
- Cancelling a make up/already rescheduled lesson
- Used up all 3 credits
Uses Make Up Credit
- Make Up Week at the end of semester
- Rescheduled lesson during the week
- Practice Video – emailed before your lesson time
- Studio Classes
- Swap List
- Because my studio is part of my private residence, kindly respect it as such.
- Parents are welcome to sit in at 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.
2020-2021 Flat-Rate Monthly Tuition (September to May)
* There is a 3% discount available should you choose to pay for the semester in full. Contact me for actual cost.
Monthly payments are not based on how many lessons you attend, nor is it “per hour.” It is based on enrollment for the school year, remains the same no matter how many weeks of lessons we have in a month, and includes:
Monthly payments are not based on how many lessons you attend, nor is it “per hour.” It is based on enrollment for the school year, remains the same no matter how many weeks of lessons we have in a month, and includes:
- Time spent with student in lessons.
- Time spent in preparation for lessons.
- Supplemental materials
- My training and experience.
- Recital opportunities and Studio Classes
- Professional Memberships that provide student opportunities such as festivals
- Continuing education
- Discounts I get as a teacher that I pass on to families.
Tuition may be raised annually.
Sample Lesson: $20.00/half hour + Q&A Session Following
* Payable online via invoice before appointment can be confirmed.
* 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,
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.
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.