+ The fee for 30 minute private lessons is $25 per lesson. The  digital piano / computer learning lab -- which is optional, but strongly suggested for beginners -- is an additional $10 per 30 minute session.  Fees are payable either monthly or quarterly, in advance.  All billing is done by e-mail, and payment is expected within 10 days of the date of billing.  After 10 days, there is a $25 re-billing fee for late payments.  The Responsible Party signing this policy shall be responsible for payment of billing statements. We accept all major credit cards, and e-mailed statements include the option of submitting return payment securely on line.  

+ A $50 registration fee must accompany your application. This fee will hold your space and will also cover the cost of music and consumables for the first year.

* A 30 day notice must be given for anticipated absences. Exceptions to this policy will not normally be granted. There will be an attempt, but not a guarantee, to reschedule missed lessons when a 30 day notice is given..

* Under no circumstances will missed lessons be deducted from lesson fees, nor will lesson fees be refunded, whether due to cancellation of study at the studio, or for any other reason.

* A 30 day notice, or in lieu of a 30 day notice, payment for 4 weeks of lessons is required for termination of lessons. 

* We reserve the right to dismiss a student if we believe that to be in the best interest of the student and/or studio. A refund of lesson payments will be made for all paid lessons not received in this case only.

+ It is strongly urged that parents of minor students attend lessons at least once a month. Attending lessons regularly helps with steady improvement of study at home.

+ Students must arrive promptly on time for lessons and be picked up promptly at their scheduled time after lessons. I cannot be responsible for students outside the specified period of their lesson. Students are expected to bring all necessary music and materials to the lesson.

+ A digital piano / computer learning lab is available for all students who sign up for lab. Procedures and policies governing the use of the computer lab are found in a separate Computer Teaching Lab Policy.

+ Please park in the driveway or directly in front of my property.

+ It is strongly urged that visitors NOT be brought to lessons, as visitors can be a disruption. If visitors must be brought to lessons, they must remain as quiet as possible and not interfere in any way.

+ Food and drink are not allowed in the studio at any time.

* After four months of study, all students must purchase a metronome. Information regarding the best purchase prices are available in the studio.

* After six months of study, students should have either a full-sized electronic keyboard with pedal or an acoustical piano. Please keep in mind that all recitals, concerts, and auditions are performed on acoustical, not electronic, keyboards.

+ Home concerts and recitals are held periodically at the studio or other local location. All students should attend, even if not performing. Due to space constraints, students performing in home concerts are allowed to bring two guests.

+ Dress for student recitals is formal concert attire. Suitable attire: sport coat/tie or white shirt /tie for men/boys. Dresses or tea length skirts for women/girls. No shorts, short skirts, jeans or gym shoes are appropriate. Inappropriately dressed students will not be allowed to perform at recitals.