Studio Policy
POLICY
PAYMENT
Amount
Rates for 2006-2007 are as follows:
$20 for 30 minutes (Children 5-6 yrs old)
$30 for 45 minutes (Ages 7 and above)
$40 for 60 minutes
Due Date
One full monthly payment is due at the first lesson of each month. You will receive a statement clarifying costs for materials and tuition the first week of each month.
Late Fees
A payment is considered late if the tuition for the entire month is not paid in full on the first lesson of the month.
There will be a $10 late fee accessed for each week the payment is late.
LESSONS
Etiquette
Each student is responsible for bringing the following items to every lesson:
1. All music books assigned to them
2. Three ring binder with appropriate material inside
(i.e. sheet music, practice guides, etc)
3. Recordable music CD or tape (which I will provide) to record each lesson.
Parents and siblings are asked not to be present during lesson time.
MATERIALS
Registration Fee ($20)
This fee will be used to pay for studio costs, such as print-outs, photo copies, books, music games, and other studio essentials. With this fee Ms. Dusini will also purchase the following items for each student:
1. Three Ring Binder: For copies of music, lesson comments, and practice charts.
2. Music Books: Each child is unique and everyone learns differently. Ms. Dusini will choose the appropriate music materials based on each individual student.
3. Flash Cards: A set of flash cards are crucial for every beginning student.
Metronome
When the appropriate time arrives you will be informed to purchase a metronome.
PRACTICE
Children ages 5-6 are expected to practice 30 minutes a day; ages 7-11 should practice 45 minutes a day, and any student 12 yrs or older should practice one hour each day.
It is IDEAL to practice EVERYDAY, but the MINIMUM requirement is 5-6 days a week. Refer to the Parent’s Responsibilities Policy for more information, and also please take time to read How Children Practice.
SCHEDULING
Cancelled/Missed Lessons
You may reschedule any lesson cancelled within 24 hours notice as long as it fits with Ms. Dusini’s teaching schedule. Lessons cancelled without 24 hours notice for any reason other than emergency are not eligible for re-scheduling and you will be held financially responsible for those occasions.
Trips/Holidays
If you plan to take a trip you are still obligated to pay the full months tuition. Please inform Ms. Dusini in advance for planned trips so that the necessary lessons can be rescheduled. You will be provided with a statement showing when the studio will be closed during the year. Any week the studio is open you are expected to pay full tuition.
Teacher Absence
If Ms. Dusini needs to cancel a lesson for any reason, you will receive either a rescheduled lesson or a credit for the missed lesson in the following months payment.
Summer Lessons
Those students who intend to continue piano lessons in the Fall are required to take lessons during the summer.
LESSON TERMINATION
Ms. Dusini will suggest terminating lessons in very rare cases, such as, (1) a major lack of parental support as listed in the Parent's Responsibilities Policy, (2) failure to pay tuition, (3) consistently late payment of tuition, (4) missing too many lessons, (5) a student acting defiant or hostile.
If you wish to cancel lessons you must give Ms. Dusini 30 days notice so that she can finish her teachings, end the lessons on a positive note, and find another student to fill the vacant spot.
PERFORMANCES
Group Lessons
Group lessons are a time for students to get together with other students at their playing level and perform. In addition to performing, group lessons include theory study, ear training, ensemble playing, music history, and music appreciation. It is a time for fun, games, food, performing, and getting to know other students.
Group lessons are for students only and will replace regular lessons during the week they are scheduled.
Studio Recitals
Throughout the year there will be recitals held at the home studio. Students are highly encouraged to perform on such occasions.
WSMTA Recitals
There are many recitals, competitions, and festivals conducted by the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Students are expected to take part in these events. Recitals are a great way to set goals and keep students motivated to practice daily. Also, when students share their music they acquire a sense of pride in what they have accomplished.
REFERRALS
For each referral who commits to taking lessons from Appassionato Piano Studio, you will earn one FREE piano lesson!
