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| Studio Policies |
2009-2010 Studio Policy
Adult Private Piano Lessons
I would like to express how excited I am to have the opportunity to teach you piano. I believe
music is such an important part of life. Adults usually take piano lessons for a couple
different reasons. Either they took it as a child but quit and want to come back to learn what
they forgot and improve their skills. Or they never had the opportunity to take lessons as a
child and have always wanted to learn. Whatever the reason, I hope to help you succeed in
accomplishing the goal to learn to play the piano. Below is my piano studio policy. Please
read it carefully.
Piano Lessons for Adults have two options to choose from when taking piano lessons
.
a. Attend lessons at my home for a 60 min. Private lesson $149.80 a month
b. I travel to your home for a 60 min. Private lesson. $197.74 a month ($149.80 + $35.00
gas = 184.80 +tax)
If you are having lesson at my house, please be on time for your lesson. If your lesson is
from 4:00-4:45 and you come at 4:10, the lesson will still end at 4:45pm. This insures
that none of my lessons will run behind.
Money is due on the first lesson of the month. If you are late with your payment, please
add a $5.00 late fee on your check. I charge on a monthly basis, not weekly.
If you miss a lesson, or if it’s a five-week month, it is still the same amount. A student
who does not attend a lesson will simply miss the benefit of that lesson. Your monthly
fee reserves you a weekly time slot and benefits within the studio. However, in case of
sickness or an emergency I will provide up to 3 makeup lessons a year. If I must miss a
lesson I will call and reschedule with you. If you have any questions, please ask.
A three-ring binder (binders with pockets are preferred) is required along with lined
notebook paper and dividers.
Students are required to complete their assignments each week. Daily practice is vital to
musical progress. The recommended amount of practice time will be discussed with the
student, and should be practiced at least 5 days a week.
Students are expected to continue lessons in the summer months. If they do not continue
lessons in the summer, they will be put on a studio waiting list for the fall. However, if you
wish to hold your spot for the fall, you can pay $25.00 a month piano fee during that time.
I let the answering machine take calls during lessons. Leave a message and know that I
will get it. The best time to reach me is before 2:00pm or after 7:00pm. You can also
reach me by email. My email address is at the bottom. I check my email several times a
day.
My Music Library offers the students a chance to play from a variety of books without
having to purchase them. Any borrowed music that is not returned or is returned
damaged will be charged to the student at its replacement cost.
In the event you decide to discontinue lessons, a month paid notice is required. You
must finish the remainder of the month or forego any unused lessons, as there is no
refund given.
My responsibility to you is to provide an atmosphere for learning and a well-balanced
musical education. Professional standards will be maintained and definite goals will be
established for each student. It is my goal to give you the best possible music education.
Belong to professional organizations, attend workshops and educational programs, I
subscribe to professional publications, and engage in other activities on a continuing
basis in order to provide opportunities for professional growth and enhance my own
teaching skills.
Thank you! If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call me!
Yolanda Ellis
803-776-9091
fiddlin@musicalgiftsviolinstudio.org
Please sign and return by the next lesson…
(I would encourage you to make a copy for your own records)
I have read, understand and agree to the terms of the policy printed above.
__________________ ________________________________________
Date Signature
Adult Private Piano Lessons
I would like to express how excited I am to have the opportunity to teach you piano. I believe
music is such an important part of life. Adults usually take piano lessons for a couple
different reasons. Either they took it as a child but quit and want to come back to learn what
they forgot and improve their skills. Or they never had the opportunity to take lessons as a
child and have always wanted to learn. Whatever the reason, I hope to help you succeed in
accomplishing the goal to learn to play the piano. Below is my piano studio policy. Please
read it carefully.
Piano Lessons for Adults have two options to choose from when taking piano lessons
.
a. Attend lessons at my home for a 60 min. Private lesson $149.80 a month
b. I travel to your home for a 60 min. Private lesson. $197.74 a month ($149.80 + $35.00
gas = 184.80 +tax)
If you are having lesson at my house, please be on time for your lesson. If your lesson is
from 4:00-4:45 and you come at 4:10, the lesson will still end at 4:45pm. This insures
that none of my lessons will run behind.
Money is due on the first lesson of the month. If you are late with your payment, please
add a $5.00 late fee on your check. I charge on a monthly basis, not weekly.
If you miss a lesson, or if it’s a five-week month, it is still the same amount. A student
who does not attend a lesson will simply miss the benefit of that lesson. Your monthly
fee reserves you a weekly time slot and benefits within the studio. However, in case of
sickness or an emergency I will provide up to 3 makeup lessons a year. If I must miss a
lesson I will call and reschedule with you. If you have any questions, please ask.
A three-ring binder (binders with pockets are preferred) is required along with lined
notebook paper and dividers.
Students are required to complete their assignments each week. Daily practice is vital to
musical progress. The recommended amount of practice time will be discussed with the
student, and should be practiced at least 5 days a week.
Students are expected to continue lessons in the summer months. If they do not continue
lessons in the summer, they will be put on a studio waiting list for the fall. However, if you
wish to hold your spot for the fall, you can pay $25.00 a month piano fee during that time.
I let the answering machine take calls during lessons. Leave a message and know that I
will get it. The best time to reach me is before 2:00pm or after 7:00pm. You can also
reach me by email. My email address is at the bottom. I check my email several times a
day.
My Music Library offers the students a chance to play from a variety of books without
having to purchase them. Any borrowed music that is not returned or is returned
damaged will be charged to the student at its replacement cost.
In the event you decide to discontinue lessons, a month paid notice is required. You
must finish the remainder of the month or forego any unused lessons, as there is no
refund given.
My responsibility to you is to provide an atmosphere for learning and a well-balanced
musical education. Professional standards will be maintained and definite goals will be
established for each student. It is my goal to give you the best possible music education.
Belong to professional organizations, attend workshops and educational programs, I
subscribe to professional publications, and engage in other activities on a continuing
basis in order to provide opportunities for professional growth and enhance my own
teaching skills.
Thank you! If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call me!
Yolanda Ellis
803-776-9091
fiddlin@musicalgiftsviolinstudio.org
Please sign and return by the next lesson…
(I would encourage you to make a copy for your own records)
I have read, understand and agree to the terms of the policy printed above.
__________________ ________________________________________
Date Signature
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| Statement of Commitment & Responsibilities Successful mastery of the violin requires the forming of a three-sided partnership of instructor, student and parent. Knowledge, experience and direction from the instructor A commitment of time and diligent study from the student Support and encouragement from the parent My commitment as your instructor I have a strong passion for music and take the responsibility of teaching very seriously. I am committed to providing only the best instruction for my students by: Continually seeking to improve my teaching skills through research, study, observation and workshop participation. Developing in students an enthusiasm, respect and love for music. Discovering the uniqueness of each student and respecting differences of musical taste and personality. Teaching a program aimed at developing the whole musician. Creating a studio atmosphere where students are free to feel comfortable and confident, able to recognize both the seriousness and fun of study. Encouraging laughter and discovery. Encouraging participation in musical activities beyond studio-sponsored performances and awakening a sense of responsibility in students to share musical talent with others, whether it be church, family, school or community. Student Responsibilities Even the most wise and competent teacher cannot master the violin for a student. The actual work of learning the violin – and the credit for success – rests with the student. These lessons belong to the student, who is responsible for: Participating in setting weekly and long-term goals. Bringing assignment notebooks, theory binders and music books to each lesson. Arriving at each lesson with the week's assignment completed. Committing to practice a minimum of five days a week for the length of time necessary to meet the goal. Understanding the amount of time spent in correct and thoughtful practice is directly related to the advancement rate. Parent Responsibilities Parents are instinctively eager to provide support and encouragement for their children, especially when their children are studying an instrument as complex and difficult as the violin. Your support can be most effective by: Communicating with your child and with me concerning progress. Visiting the studio occasionally to observe a lesson. Providing a decent violin for at-home-practice. Assisting your child with formulating a practice schedule by providing guidance in making wise choices for use of time. Agreeing to uphold the Studio Policies listed on the following pages. Studio Policies Length of Term Lessons are provided year-round with a Christmas break from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. Two additional breaks of one week each are scheduled at the instructor's discretion (two weeks' notice will be given in advance of these breaks). The studio is closed for Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. If scheduling permits, make-up lessons are offered but are not guaranteed for these one-day holidays. Payments and Refunds Tuition is payable by the month at the first lesson of each month. Monthly tuition fees are the same regardless of the number of weeks in the month, and regardless of the number of lessons attended or missed during the month. Refunds are not issued for any reason for missed lessons. The studio lesson time of 45 minutes or 60 minutes a week is only a portion of what is covered by the tuition fee. For every hour of studio teaching time, approximately one additional hour is consumed selecting ad purchasing music for study, reading new student pieces, planning and organizing recitals, writing theory workbooks, writing programs, printing, studying violin or other instrumental theory and technique, attending instructor workshops, preparing materials for auditions or competition, planning and organizing group performances and master classes and improving my own repertoire for teaching purposes. Book charges, recital fees, audition fees, and other miscellaneous charges will be invoiced at the last lesson of the month, with payment to be included with the next months' tuition fee. Make-up Lessons A family vacation or other activity may occasionally make it impossible to practice between lessons, but a lesson should not be skipped simply because it was not possible to practice. There are, however, occasionally conflicts of schedule or illness that make it impossible to attend a lesson. For those occasions, every effort will be made to schedule a make-up lesson, either by offering an alternate time or, when practical, by extending lesson time by an additional 15 minutes. Eligibility for Recital Participation As part of the routine preparation for recitals, group practice performances are scheduled at my home, at the studio and at care centers/retirement centers. In order to perform in the Fall Recital, a student must attend at least one scheduled practice performance. In order to perform in the Spring Recital, a student must attend at least three scheduled practice performances – two of these three practices must be a performance of the score from memory. Musical Gifts Violin Studio 1101 Hallbrook Dr. Suite G4 Columbia, SC 29209 803.776.9091 ________________________________ ________________________________ Instructor's Signature Student's Signature _________________________________ Parent's Signature (if Applicable) ___________________________________________________ Date |