Studio Policies
Studio Christy will source all lesson and theory books, and any assigned songs or worksheets. Any Lesson/Theory/Repertoire books will need to be paid for within 30 days. If not paid for by the end of the calendar month, it will be billed for that month. Any audition/competition fees and travel expenses are the responsibility of the student.
Absences: Students today are very busy, so we try to be flexible. If given 4 hrs notice for their absence, the lesson time will not appear on the billing cycle. If no notice is given, or within the 4 hours to the lesson time, the lesson will need to be paid for.
If students are sick enough to not go to school, please do not send them to their lesson. In the event of a cancellation, a makeup lesson is not always going to be immediately available. If a student misses 3 lessons with no notice given in a semester (No Call, No Show) it will be up to the teacher's discretion whether lessons will continue for the semester. All No Call, No Show Lessons are Billable.
If the student is late, they are only entitled to the time left in their slot.
Use of the online portal, MyMusicStaff, is preferable for cancellations and rescheduling. I will be opening up once a month on a weekend day for students who had to miss more than one lesson that or the previous month due to illness or other obligations.
Cancellation policy: Any weather related cancellations or teacher cancellations will not be billed. We will close the studio any time RSU 2 Closes for snow days. Major and Bank Holidays will be observed, unless otherwise discussed. There are no lessons during school vacations.
Billing Policy: Payment in advance is always accepted. If payment is not given at the time of the lesson, students/parents will be Billed to the email provided, expected to be paid within 30 days. If payment is not received, I reserve the right to cancel lessons with the student until the account is up to date.
Student Responsibility : So much of music making is muscle memory! Practicing and the take home work is optional. However, musicianship will only give to you what you put into it! I strongly recommend setting aside time at least once a week before lessons to go over any new music or concepts.
10 minutes a day is still practicing!!
Students are expected to bring their materials (Folders, music, books, etc.) every week! Students are expected to come to the studio reasonably sanitary and ready to work! Piano students may be asked to wash their hands, and should have their nails clipped. Students should be bringing to each lesson their music folder, piano lesson and theory books, and any other materials we have been using that were sent home.
*Our studio is not currently ADA accessible. If this is will pose an obstacle to your student, please do not hesitate to reach out for details.
I offer half hour, 45 minute, or hour long lessons for single discipline lessons.
For those who take both Piano and Voice lessons, I offer 45 minute or hour lessons.
Studio rates are as follows:
$30/ 30 minutes
$40/ 45 minutes
$50/ 60 minutes