Studio Policy
GENERAL
PAYMENT
CANCELLATIONS / RESCHEDULING
** Allergy warning: For students at my Home Studio, please note that I have two (very friendly) cats.
- Students must have a piano at home for regular practice. A full-size (88 keys) acoustic piano or digital keyboard is highly recommended but a keyboard with at least 61 touch-sensitive keys will be sufficient for beginners.
- Students are expected to arrive on time, to be picked up on time, and to bring with them all music books and other materials.
- Regular home practice with parental assistance (for students up to age 11) is essential for consistent progress.
PAYMENT
- Lessons must be paid for in advance in the form of post-dated cheques or electronic transfer.
- All payments are due, or are to be dated for the first of each month. Late payments will be granted a 7-day grace period, after which a late fee of 5% per week will be charged.
- An annual Registration Fee of $30 will be added to the first tuition payment, which covers "extras" such as recitals, photo copying, paper, ink, Primer Packs, Elementary Packs, incentives, prizes, etc.
CANCELLATIONS / RESCHEDULING
- In the event of the teacher's absence the lesson will be rescheduled.
- Student cancellations must be received with at least 24 hours notice.
- EBSOM offers TWO optional complimentary make-up lessons to make up for student cancellations throughout the year, including illness, vacations, "snow days," etc. Make-up lessons are typically scheduled for the first two weeks of June.
- One month paid notice is required for withdrawal of lessons mid-year.
- Students are requested to cancel their lesson if they are sick. In order to protect my students and myself, I reserve the right to turn students away who are in breach of this rule. Lessons cancelled due to illness (with 24 hours notice) may be offered an online (Zoom) lesson in its place. No-shows and same-day cancellations cannot be rescheduled.
- Online lessons are not available to replace lessons cancelled due to weather, vacations or other conflicts.
** Allergy warning: For students at my Home Studio, please note that I have two (very friendly) cats.