Lesson Policies and Guidelines

I work very hard and am committed to creating a positive learning environment for my students. I spend time preparing for each individual lesson. For these reasons, it is important that all students and parents understand and abide by the lesson policies as outlined below.

Scheduling and Payment policy

Lesson payments are charged by the month and are due by the 1st lesson of each month prior to lessons being given.

You are agreeing to recurring weekly lessons and will be billed accordingly.

Any cancelled lesson will made-up at another time either by extending the next lesson(s) or by scheduling a make-up lesson on a different day/time.

The number of lessons billed is based solely on the number of lessons for your given day in the next month (e.g., If your lesson day is Monday and there are four Mondays in the month, you will be billed for four lessons; if there are five Mondays in the month, you will be billed for five, etc.). Lessons are pro-rated for new students according to their start date.

Below please find a payment reference chart that lists the number of lesson days per month for the 2023 calendar year:

Venmo, Apple Pay, or Zelle is the preferred payment method. Cash or Check is accepted also. I accept Paypal however THERE IS A 4% PROCESSING FEE FOR PAYPAL PAYMENTS.

Missed/Cancelled Lessons and Make-Up policy

Consistency and commitment are the keys to developing and mastering any pursuit, including music. Therefore, students are encouraged to attend every lesson in order to advance their skills.

I require notification a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the lesson that will be missed.
If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance the lesson will be made up at another time.

If I do not receive at least 24 hours notice the lesson will be considered forfeit. Missed Lessons with NO notice will be considered forfeit.

If I need to cancel your lesson for any reason you will be given a make-up lesson. I will follow my own policies and give you 24 hours notice via text and/or email if I am cancelling your lesson.

If there is an emergency (e.g., either you or I are sick, car trouble), and 24 hours notice isn’t possible I will offer you a make-up lesson IF I feel it is warranted.

There are no lessons on the following dates:

Sunday, January 01, 2024 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 15, 2024 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Monday,

Monday, February 19, 2024 Washington’s Birthday

Monday, April 15, 2024 Patriots Day

Monday, May 01, 2024 Personal Day

Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Juneteenth National Independence Day

Monday, July 01 - Sunday July 07, 2024 Summer break

Monday, September 02, 2024 Labor Day

Monday, October 14, 2024 Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

Thursday, October 31, 2024 Halloween

Thursday, November 14, 2024 Personal Day

Thursday, November 28 - Sunday, December 01, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, January 01, 2025 - Winter Break

If your regularly scheduled lesson is on one of these days, I will offer you an optional make-up if there is room on the schedule.

NOTE: I do not follow the public or private school holiday calendar.

Your Personalized Lesson Plan

I personalize each lesson plan to your (and/or your childs) goals and interests. Lessons are video recorded and are available for viewing by both parents and students. If there’s anything you’ve forgotten throughout the week you can always go back and view the lesson. You may opt NOT to have the lesson recorded.

Unforeseen Circumstances

If for any reason you can not make it to your Zoom Lesson contact me directly and I will creat a video lesson for you to review at your convenience.

Summer Lessons

Students are highly encouraged to continue lessons throughout the summer months to maintain their level of proficiency. Students who stop find they are spending a month or two in the fall catching up to where they left off at the start of the summer. Lessons therefore continue as regularly scheduled through July and August.

Discontinuing Lessons

*Students wishing to discontinue lessons must give notice BEFORE the lessons are charged for the month.