Music Room Studio
Information and Policies 2023-2024
LESSONS
Piano and theory lessons are provided on a weekly basis in 30, 45 and 60 minute time slots.
Students are expected to enroll for the entire fall (Sept. to Dec.) and/or spring (Jan. to May) semester.
Lessons are expected to be prepared each week and students are encouraged to contact me with any questions they may have between lessons.. Should parents have any questions concerning their child’s work, calls, emails and texts are always welcome.
Neatness is expected. Students are requested to come to lessons with hands washed and nails trimmed. Please no muddy sport shoes or wet swim suits. Gum chewing is not permitted at lessons.
Parents are invited to sit in on the lesson.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
All parents are required to register their child/children for piano lessons on the studio website located at: http://musicroom.mymusicstaff.com By registering your child you will have convenient access to the online calendar which will show all studio events and deadlines, resources, you may view your monthly invoices/charges and you will receive email notices and reminders regarding studio events.
TUITION RATES - Rate increase effective October 1, 2023
30 minute piano lesson…………………………………………………..………………….……………$146.00
45 minute piano lesson………………………………………………………………. ………………….$204.00
60 minute piano lesson………………………………………..………………………………….………$260.00
A invoice will be provided on the 1st of each month, it will include tuition, any music or supplies that have been purchased and any applicable event fees.
Tuition is due by the 10th of the month, no later than the 15th. A $20.00 late fee will be accessed on all tuition received after the 15th of the month.
OTHER EXPENSES
Materials Fee: A materials fee of $40.00 per student will be added to your September and January invoice. This fee covers recital expenses, piano tuning, software, hardware, awards, engraving, State Theory Exams, Composer/Activity folder, home and studio access to the Music Learning Community website, festival and event preparation and administrative costs.
Music: The cost of music is not included in tuition fees. Music will be itemized on your monthly invoice.
Accompanying Fees: A fee of $40.00 will be charged to accompany any instrumental/vocal solo or concerto for adjudicated festivals or contests.
Events: Events are chosen for each student on an individual basis each year. Entry fees for events usually range between $15 - $50.
PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS
Learning to play the piano is an ongoing endeavor, which requires dedication and discipline on the part of the student. Piano study is a partnership between student, parent, and teacher. The lesson is a very small part of the week. It is the responsibility of the student and the parent to see that the remainder of the week is productive.
Work with your child to establish a routine. Students are encouraged to keep a practice record, and to work toward musical goals rather than simply counting minutes. It is consistent, efficient, daily practice that leads to the satisfaction and joy of steady progress towards solid musicianship. Although the quality of the time is most important. I suggest the following guidelines for daily practice:
5-8 years old: 15-20 minutes, 9-11 years old: 25-30 minutes, 12-15 years old: 35-40 minutes, 16 and older: 45-60 minutes.
MISSED LESSONS
Please be aware that your lesson time is reserved exclusively for you. It is very difficult to create a weekly schedule based on student requests that accommodates all students schedules Please honor your weekly piano lesson time with the same attention given to other activities.
If you have a known conflict like a band concert or religious function coming up and need to switch your scheduled lesson please email, text or call in your request, by Saturday night the week before the conflict, and I will make calls on Sunday evening to rearrange your child’s lesson.
If you have an unexpected conflict arise such as illness or car trouble the day of your child’s lesson, please text or call ASAP to let me know you child will not be at the lesson. It is recommended that we switch to a virtual lesson that day if possible. A makeup lesson is not guaranteed if the lesson is missed. The students name will be placed on a list and when there is a vacancy in the weekly schedule students from the list are called to take the vacant lesson time. The sooner notification is received the more time there is to call another student in. Once teaching hours have started I cannot take time from that students lesson to make calls and the time will be wasted, please give as much notice as possible.
There will be no makeup lesson or credit for students who do not show up for an in-person lesson or answer when called for their virtual lesson without notifying the teacher.
SUMMER LESSONS
During the summer months, a regular practice schedule should be maintained so the student does not regress. Students are required to take six lessons over the summer months (June, July and August) to guarantee them a space in the fall.
DISMISSAL
Students may be dismissed for any of the following reasons.
*Repeated failure to attend lessons
*Repeated failure to prepare lessons
*Behavior or attitude problems
*Nonpayment of tuition or other expenses
WITHDRAWAL
Students wishing to withdraw from lessons may give 30 days notice and/or tuition and withdraw.
Revised 8/30/2023