Music Lesson Guidelines

• The tuition due per month is determined by multiplying the prorated amount for each lesson by 45, then divided by 12.
• 30 minute lessons are $150 each month, prorated at $40. 
• 45 minute lessons are $210 each month, prorated at $56.
• 60 minute lessons are $270 each month, prorated at $72.

• A $40 non-refundable registration fee per student is assessed at the beginning of each studio year or when students sign up to cover scheduling and extra material costs for students. It is added to the tuition due on August 1st of each school year or for tuition due for the first month of lessons.

• Hand written checks, electronic checks, Zelle, and Venmo are accepted forms of payment.
• Tuition is due by the 1st of every month. A $25 late fee is assessed if tuition is not received by the 5th, along with lessons being suspended until tuition is received. If it is not received by the 10th, the student is ineligible to continue lessons at the studio. No make ups or refunds are offered for those missed lessons.
• Returned or denied payments incur a $25 return service charge.

Once payment is received, the lesson time officially becomes reserved for the student. Therefore, refunds are not offered. Arrangements can be made in the event of an extreme circumstance and at the discretion of the studio. 

Summer Lessons are taught over a period of 8 weeks from the end of May through the middle of August. Instead of the traditional weekly lesson, there are a specific set of hours to fit in over a period of 8 teaching weeks. This gives the families the flexibility to take vacations during one of those 8 weeks without having to miss a class. 

Taking lessons in the summer automatically reserves the student’s fall time slot. Students also are given first priority to school year scheduling. Those that do not take lessons during the summer are unable to keep their school year slot and are given last priority when scheduling the fall. They also are unable to participate in the Annual Fall Recital. Students that are enrolled in lessons will receive specifics on how this structure functions. 

Summer lessons are highly recommended keep student’s musical growth continual, and to maximize retention of information. Continuing with lessons throughout the year helps set the student up adequately to have a rewarding recital experience at the Fall Recital.

Lesson times become challenging to change once the school year starts as the studio schedule is full. If something arises where a lesson shift is necessary, the studio will see if they can accommodate the request. It is not guaranteed that it will be possible.

It is understood that breaks need to be taken. A 30 day notice must be given ahead of the month the student will be taking a break. ie- The student begins the break in September; the studio must be notified August 1st of the upcoming change. If the 30 day notice is not given, tuition is still due for the following month.

• Up to two lessons will be made up during the Academic Year from the beginning of the year in August to the end of May and will be made up when another student is absent. Summer lessons are handled differently.
• Refunds or prorated tuition are unable to be offered for missed lessons.

Instructor Rescheduling

• Lessons are always made up if the instructor misses. 
• The studio also offers extra lessons when mistakes are made by the studio.
• If the student is unavailable to attend or ill, family members may take the lesson time or have an online lesson. This gives the family a great idea of what really goes on during the lessons! 

Holidays, School Music Events, Weather

• The studio makes up Holidays and studio-related music events.
• Weather guidelines will be discussed once a student enrolls at the studio. 

Students taking weekly lessons having extra lesson/event passes built into tuition to be used throughout the Studio Year. 

• These passes provide additional individual lessons and the opportunity to attend extra events spread throughout the year to further the student’s knowledge base. They also get to know others taking lessons at the studio!
• Passes can be used for: Extra lessons before events, District MMTA and District/All-Suburban Choir Auditions; Polished Practicers; Exploring the Art of Mastering Stage Fright; Fall, Winter, and Summer Adult Studio Classes; Winter Studio Class; Winter Around the World; NFMC/State Solo and Ensemble Studio Class; Summer Music Games Day; and Summer Soiree.
• Passes are unable to be at some events. Specifics will be given to enrolled families.
• Keep track of used lesson passes in the student's weekly assignment book. Each pass you plan to use must be signed and dated by your instructor.
• Passes do not carry over into the following year and are forfeited if not used.
• Passes cannot guarantee lesson accommodation due to limited availability.