Teacher Expectations

I will guide each of my students on their musical journey. Allowing student input on repertoire choices. Setting a solid foundation in music theory concepts that connect to the music the student is playing.

Student & Family Expectations

Students agree to arrive at each lesson punctually, well-prepared, and with their assignment books and music. To make good progress, daily quality practice is necessary. Please ask questions about home assignments so that the student and parents can completely understand the assignments and goals.

Parents: If something is happening at home or school that is affecting your child please let me know. The more information I have, the more I can be sensitive to the needs of your child.

All students are required to play at the studio recitals offered twice a year. It is highly encouraged that student’s participate in theory exams, Tidewater Music Teacher Forum’s (TMTF) play-a-thons, and TMTF honors auditions.

Students must have their own instrument to practice at home. If you have questions or would like input on the purchase of an instrument please let me know.

Tuition and Schedule

Flat monthly tuition rates are based on the number of guaranteed lessons in the calendar year. There will be a minimum of 32 lessons offered throughout the year, and the weeks where lessons are not held (due to holidays or personal performance opportunities) will be communicated in advance.

All payments are non-refundable. After the first payment, invoicing and payment will run automatically on the same day. Tuition will be drawn on the 1st each month from the method on file. All automatic payments will be run through Fons.

In the event that a payment is returned or declined a 48 hour window will be provided to adjust the payment method and resubmit payment. Any payments not received by the 3rd of the month will receive a $20 late fee. Recurring late payments may result in termination of the student’s enrollment.

Discontinuation of Lessons

In order to cancel tuition, written notification must be received via email 2 weeks in advance. In the case that notice is not received by that deadline, the full tuition amount will be run automatically on the first of the month, and students have the option to attend all paid lessons that month. Lessons will then cancel for the following month.

I reserve the right to discontinue lessons for any reason. If i decide to terminate lessons, tuition will be pro-rated up to the last lesson taken and a refund provided, if applicable. The reasons for discontinuation may be:

-Persistent absences/tardiness
-Excessive request for scheduling changes
-Lack of progress due to insufficient practice
-Uncooperative attitude or general dislike of lessons

MUSic And MAterials

All sheet music that the student will need will be provided by myself. At your first lesson you will receive a binder with your name that we will use to write down all of your assignments. It is highly recommended that the student buys a personal metronome for at home practice.

COmmitment

When students enroll, they are reserving their place in the studio for the entire term. Changes to weekly schedules may be made on a case-by-base basis each month before tuition is due.

If the student decides to pause lessons during the course of a semester, tuition for the remainder of the semester still applies. Alterations to this policy are on a case-by-case basis.

Fall Term - September through December

Spring Term - January through June

Summer Term - July through August

Please note that a student's spot will not be guaranteed for the fall term if they were not enrolled in lessons during the summer term.