Tuition rates. Fees depend on the duration of the lesson. Current fees are: $40 for 45 min lesson and $50 for 60 min lesson.
Studio fee. $20 studio fee is assessed each 6 month semester.
Payment. Lesson fees for the month are due in advance and must be paid on or before the first lesson of the month. There will be a $10 service fee plus bank charges for any returned checks. I bill by the lesson. Some months will have fewer or greater than four lessons; please adjust payment accordingly.
Absences. You are expected to pay for each lesson during the studio year because this time is reserved specifically for you. If a student misses lesson(s) due to a family vacation, a soccer game, car trouble, heavy homework, dentist appointment or any other similar reason during the studio year, a payment in full for the missed lesson(s) is expected, and no refund or make-up will be given. The only exception from this rule is the case of extended illness. Teacher absences will be credited to the next month.
Rescheduling of the lessons. Due to my extremely tight schedule, I have very little or no flexibility with rescheduling your lesson. Rescheduling in the case of illness will be made on the basis of availability.
Tardiness. The student has a time reserved in my schedule. In order that other students be given the same consideration, I cannot allow a lesson to extend into the time period reserved for the next student. Therefore, if the student arrives late, this lesson will end at the usual time without adjustment in fee.
Safety rules. Please supervise your child to the door and pick him/her up on time. I welcome parental attendance at the lessons if the student does not object.
Recitals. I hold two annual recitals, usually in December and at the end of June. These recitals are very important for the students, please do not plan any trips or vacations for the time of the recitals. The costs of renting a concert hall is covered by the studio fee.
Materials. Please purchase all books and materials promptly, as delay interrupts the student’s progress, particularly if your child takes the Syllabus evaluation.