Studio Policy 2024-2025
Thank you for choosing me as your music teacher! In order to ensure that you or your child gets the most effective and creative teaching possible, I have established the following policies.
Location
In-studio lessons are given at 13102 131st Street Ct E in Puyallup, WA. There is parking available in the driveway. Please wait in your car and I will come outside to get you at your scheduled lesson time.
Online lessons meet via Zoom. Each online student will be sent a unique Zoom meeting ID and Passcode for the year.
Lessons
The school-year calendar includes 36 scheduled private lessons over a 10-month period (September-June). The calendar also includes scheduled holidays and 1 flex week, so that I may freely cancel if sick or if other life events occur.
Flex Weeks (Similar to Snow Days)
Lessons for the 2024-2025 school year are scheduled to end the week of June 16-20, 2025; however in the event of an emergency or sickness where I need to take time off, lessons may continue into June 23-27. In this way I can guarantee that I will be present and ready to teach the scheduled number of lessons during the year.
In the event that I need to use a flex week, I will inform you via email or text.
Missed Lessons
Please give me 24-hour notice if you are unable to make one of your scheduled lesson times. Students may receive up to 2 makeup lessons for the 2024-2025 school year, however this is not guaranteed.
Makeup lessons will only be offered on these dates: November 15, 2024, February 7, 2025 and May 2, 2025.
Tuition
Tuition during the school year is a flat, monthly rate. Students will receive 36 lessons from September – June, paid for in ten monthly payments. During the school year, tuition will be
due on the 1st of each month.
Tuition Rates
Private lessons
30-minute private lessons - $135/month
45-minute private lessons - $202.50/month
60-minute private lessons - $270/month
What does tuition cover?
Lesson time with each student
Time spent in lesson planning
It has been cited by professional music journals that for every hour enrolled in piano lessons, you are investing in at least 2 hours of the teacher’s time.
Recital costs and preparations
Piano, studio, equipment, website fees and maintenance
Your teacher’s continuing professional development and certification
Recitals
There will be two studio recitals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Winter Recital: December 2024
Spring Recital: May or June 2025
Photos and Media
Pictures and videos of students may be posted on the studio website and included in studio publications and studio-related media. To respect your privacy and to also follow online safety rules, photos of students online will never include names.
Practice Expectations
Students should set aside a regular time each day for practice so that they can develop healthy practice habits. Students are expected to practice 5 days a week.
Recommended practice time:
5-7 years old: 15-20 minutes
8-10 years old: 20-30 minutes
11-14 years old: 30-45 minutes
15 and older: 45-60 minutes
Parent/Guardian Involvement
Please check your child’s assignment notebook and make sure that they stay on task when practicing each week. You can help your child focus by removing distractions such as TV, phones, and tablets during their designated practice time.
If you have any concerns or thoughts about their music studies please bring it up with me!
I want to offer an education for your child that will best fit their goals and needs.
Instrument Requirements
Piano students must have one of the following:
A well-tuned acoustic piano with 88 keys and working pedals.
A digital piano with the following features: 88 keys, touch sensitivity, weighted keys, sustain/damper pedal, bench seat, and is on a keyboard stand (not a table or desk).
If you would like help finding a digital piano to purchase, I can provide links to several appropriate options.
Discontinuing Lessons
The decision to end lessons should be made with careful consideration and discussion between parent/guardian, student and teacher so that lessons can end positively.
At least 30 days of notice or one month’s pay is required if a student decides to terminate lessons. No refunds are given for lessons that are not taken.
The teacher reserves the right to terminate lessons for the following reasons, including, but not limited to: Failure to pay tuition, persistent absences, not bringing books to lessons, refusing to follow the weekly assignment, inappropriate behavior, lack of motivation or lack of progress.
