Goals:

Through private lessons, here is a list of goals for us to work towards:

-The student will develop technical skills as a musician, allowing you to express yourself creatively and musically.

-The student will develop skills in listening, critiquing, and evaluating musical performances.

-The student will acquire skills in performance, practice techniques, setting and realizing goals, and assessment of weekly/quarterly accomplishments.

Expectations:

-Students must come prepared for all lessons with all instruments and accessories in proper working order, as well as the exercises and music assigned from the previous week.

-Each student is encouraged to practice daily. The required amount will be determined in lessons. Practicing at home makes our lesson time more productive and worthwhile.

-Communicate with the instructor regarding questions, challenges, or concerns.

Required materials:

-A clarinet, mouthpiece, and ligature in good working condition

-At least 4 playable reeds

-A music stand for practicing at home

-An inexpensive metronome (or smartphone app)

-A tuner or smartphone app (for all students with more than two years of experience)

-Sheet music and other texts, etc., as deemed necessary by the instructor in order to accomplish the goals set for the term. (I am aware that music is expensive and will always try to help you find affordable prices whenever possible.)

Tuition:

*Please note that tuition reserves the weekly time slot, but may not directly correlate with lessons received if the student does not attend the scheduled lesson times.

 Flat monthly tuition rates are based on the number of guaranteed lessons in the calendar year. There will be a minimum of 44 lessons offered by the studio throughout the year, and the weeks where lessons are not held (due to holidays, personal performance opportunities, or illness) will be communicated in advance. 

All payments are non-refundable. Recurring late payments may result in the termination of the student’s enrollment.

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 be canceled for the following month. Tuition payments are non-refundable. 

Monthly Pricing: 

30 minute lesson/$210 per month

45 minute lesson/$280 per month

60 minute lesson/$350 per month

This price includes tuition, materials used or borrowed, and a travel fee. 

Cancelation Policy:

Regular clarinet lessons are important in encouraging consistent practice routines and musical development. Please avoid scheduling medical or orthodontic appointments during or directly before lesson times. If you know you will be out of town, have a concert/other school activity, or the student’s clarinet is at the repair shop, please let me know as soon as you’re aware of any conflict with our scheduled lesson time. Lessons canceled with under 24 hours’ notice will not be eligible for a make-up lesson with 24 hours’ notice will be credited as a make-up lesson for that month. Make-up lessons do not count as credit for the next month’s tuition. With notice, up to 2 make-up lesson credits can be provided each term, subject to availability. Make-up lessons must be used within 30 days. 

Lessons canceled by me will be given as much notice as possible. Teacher cancellations outside of the guaranteed 44 annual lessons will be rescheduled within 30 days. 

Tuition is based on the number of lessons the studio schedules and will not be altered. Planned vacations or other conflicts communicated in advance receive a make-up lesson credit for that month. *A student's spot will not be guaranteed for the fall term if they were not enrolled in lessons during the summer term.

Virtual Lessons: 

In the case of mild teacher illness, severe weather, or other conflicts, lessons may be held online virtually. When virtual lessons are offered, in-person make-up lessons will not be offered. If the student opts out of the virtual lesson that lesson and tuition will be forfeited. Tuition is non-refundable.

Covid 19 Policy:

In an effort to keep me, my students, and their families as safe as possible, please let me know if anyone in your house is experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms before our scheduled lesson time. I ask that we move our lessons to the virtual space as long as the symptoms persist.  If the student or anyone in their family has come in contact with a confirmed case of Covid 19, I would ask that we move our lessons to the virtual space until the appropriate quarantining and negative testing has been done.

These policies have been put in place to help me run a smooth studio and allow your child to advance their musical abilities. Please contact me with any further questions!

Fill out the Studio Policy Contract HERE