Copy of Studio Policies

Holly Walstad’s Music Studio Policies

hollywalstad@gmail.com, (425) 698-0505

I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you on developing your musical skills. I love teaching and have developed these studio policies to help give clear expectations for my students and their parents.

Lesson Rates:

Voice                                                               Piano

$20 – 30 minute lesson                                $10 – 30 minute lesson

$30 – 45 minute lesson                                $15 – 45 minute lesson

Payment and Scheduling

At the first lesson of every month, the responsible party should communicate any scheduling conflicts they may have that month and be prepared to pay for all the lessons that they expect to have that month. Other payment options can be explored on a case-by-case basis as necessary.

Time Slot Scheduling

Lessons are scheduled on a specific day and time; in essence, the time slot belongs to you. Because student lessons are placed very closely, be prompt in your arrival. Lessons are scheduled to be 30 or 45 minutes long. A lesson’s actual duration may be within 2-3 minutes of the official length.

Lesson Preparation

Students are expected to come with all of their materials to lessons. Students who come to lessons without materials may have a shorter lesson but will still be charged for a full lesson.

Tardiness

If a student is 5-10 minutes late to a lesson, that time will be deducted from their total lesson time. Students over ten minutes late who have not contacted the teacher will be considered a no-call, no show cancellation. In this case, the student will still be financially responsible for the lesson.

Cancellations

Lessons will be available for rescheduling if notice is given on the day of the lesson by 8:00 AM for morning lessons or 12:00 PM for afternoon lessons. If the teacher is not notified in this time frame the lessons will be classified as a no-call, no-show and the teacher will not be obligated to reschedule and the family will be responsible for the lesson. In the case of sudden illness or emergencies, the teacher is actually very nice, so be sure to call her. Ongoing issues with cancellation may lead to the loss of the student’s spot in the music studio.

If the student cannot make-up their lesson on the official makeup day or in an arranged time slot within a week of the cancellation the families will be financially responsible for the lesson.

If the teacher needs to miss a lesson with a student, she will reschedule it at the student’s convenience. If, for some reason, we cannot make up a lesson, payment from that lesson will be credited towards the next month's bill.

If you wish to stop lessons please give the teacher notice.  Lessons are billed monthly so should stop on the last week of the month. Refunds will not be issued for students who stop lessons mid-month.

Learning/Behavior

I have the privilege of working with a wide array of students with different ability and skill levels. Please help me be aware of any specific challenges your child may face, so I can best meet their needs. Taking lessons can be emotionally challenging at times and I try my best to maintain a positive learning environment with love and patience.

Communication

Please be in open communication with me about lessons. I appreciate and value your concerns and feedback. In the learning experience we are a team, and I am always open to talk in person or via email, phone call, or text.

Recitals

The Studio holds recitals 2-3 times a year. Students at times may be charged a recital fee to help cover the cost of the venue. Historically this amount has been nominal.

Supplies

Parents will be responsible for covering the cost of supplies. For piano students a set of books will generally be purchased 1-2 times a year. For voice students, I encourage investing in a recommended music book once to twice a year.

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Student Information

Name:

Address:

Home Phone:                                                             Cell:

Email:

Grade:

Birthday:

Responsible Party Information (if different than student)

Name(s):

Mailing address (if different):

Home Phone:                                                             Cell:

Email:

Best way to reach me:

c  Email

c  Phone call

c  Text

I have read and accept the studio policies    ______________________________________________________________________

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