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ADMITTANCE: application must be completed and
signed by at least one parent or guardian prior to admission in the music
school; this must be accompanied by a non-refundable pre-payment of the first
month tuition for private students or a non-refundable down payment/deposit to
hold a space for group lessons. This deposit will be returned only if there is
no acceptable space for the student.
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MONTHLY TUITION: shall be paid in advance, due
in full at the first lesson of each month. Each month must be paid in full
before the first lesson of the month commences and the tuition is due on that
day whether the student attends that day or not. Tuition must be
received before the first lesson of the month and if the student
has not paid prior to the lesson commencing, no lesson will be given and
lessons will cease. We realize problems arise and we will make every effort
to accommodate payment arrangements. If no arrangements have been made the
tuition must be paid within 24 hours of the first lesson of the month
accompanied by a $15.00 late fee, no exceptions. Late payments will only be
accepted, accompanied by the $15.00 fee. If we have not heard from the parent
or guardian (cannot be a call from the student if a minor) within that 24-hour
time frame we will assume that our contract is broken and we will fill your
time slot. We realize that problems arise and we will try to accommodate
payment arrangements within reason. Re-application may be made and payment
with late fee may be accepted with your old time slot, if available, or a new
time slot, if available. Checks are acceptable. There will be a $20.00 charge
for any returned check and the ability to pay by check will be rescinded.
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LESSONS: private lessons will follow the
school year and a calendar will be handed out showing all lesson days and
holidays. Private lessons are 40 to 45 minutes long when taking one subject
and approximately one hour and 10 minutes for two subjects. Group lessons are
50 minutes long and will also follow the school year and a calendar will be
handed out showing all lesson days and holidays.
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MISSED LESSONS: will be rescheduled only for
private students and only if a time slot is available with proper notification
24 hours prior to the missed lesson and the parent or guardian must phone me,
not the student, unless they are of age. If a full month is to be skipped we
can no longer guarantee your time slot unless prepaid. Group and private
lesson courses have two make-up or free days at the end of the year and may be
used if we were unable to accomodate the student.
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GUESTS: may not accompany the student during a
lesson, including relations. Exception: Every 3 to 4 months the private
student may host a “performance day”. On this day the student may invite
guests to join us in class for a special performance. Other exceptions may be
negotiated prior to their regular class time. Group students will have a
performance day in December and in May.
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CLASS MATERIALS: we purchase books and sheet
music for your student and re-embursement is expected when music is given to
the student. If you wish to purchase your own music be sure to check with the
teacher before purchase.
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ATTENDANCE: Please, be on time. Each student
has their own time slot and must be on time to receive their full lesson. I
will not cut into any student’s time because of tardiness.
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RECITALS: At this time I have no recitals.
They are very expensive and I am not sure they are very helpful. I am open to
any suggestions and will discuss this policy as the need arises. I assist all
of my students with their extra curricular activities; such as talent shows,
play tryouts, etc. I develop suitable routines for their special talents. I
instructed dance for years and love to choreograph routines including dance
along with their voice talent.
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POLICIES: All policies are made to provide
guidelines and are negotiable with prior agreement. Nothing is black and
white and we are very flexible.
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AGREEMENT: By applying to, and signing the
application you are agreeing to the terms as stated above, and you are
acknowledging that you have read all of the school policies.
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