Policies

Upon signing up for lessons, the student/parent will be asked to read the studio Policies & Procedures & Pricing document.  By enrolling in lessons, you agree to respect and abide by the studio’s current policies as long as the student is taking lessons with the instructor. If a new version of the policies is issued, the instructor will provide a copy with the changes highlighted.

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General Information: Weekly private lessons are offered in 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions, depending on the student’s age/level.  

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At The Studio: Students are expected to arrive for lessons on time with all their materials and music. Parents and siblings may quietly peruse the waiting area, wait in their vehicle in the driveway, or run errands so long as they return to pick up their student in a timely fashion. To discuss student progress, parents are welcome to talk with the teacher during the first five minutes of the student's lesson – but not afterwards, in order to respect the next student's time slot. 

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Makeup Lessons: Due to the teacher's limited availability, makeup lessons cannot be guaranteed. However, if an absence arises due to unforeseen situations such as an accident or family emergency and if the student indicates a desire for a makeup lesson, the teacher will make an effort to accommodate a makeup. Please be courteous to the teacher and fellow students by notifying the DOREMI office at least 24 hours in advance regarding any known upcoming absences. If a student cancels their lesson with less than 24 hours' notice, no makeup lesson will be provided, without exception. Additionally, the makeup lesson is only available in the instructor’s absence.

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Tuition and Payment: Tuition is divided into equal monthly installments, due on or before the 1st of each month. Invoices will not be provided: the student is responsible for delivering tuition on or prior to the 1st of the next month.  Late payments will incur a late fee of $3 for each day late. The teacher reserves the right to raise fees at the beginning of each academic year. Tuition may be paid via check/PayPal/Zelle.

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Summer Months: During the summer months (June through late August), private students are expected to continue taking lessons.

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Not only does the teacher feel strongly about the value of continuing the student's musical education throughout the summer months, but the teacher's livelihood depends upon a regular income throughout the summer months because the tuition rate has been determined based on a 12-month calendar.  For these reasons, if a student does not continue lessons through the summer, the student unfortunately cannot be guaranteed a spot in the schedule in the Fall especially if there is a waiting list.  

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Discontinuing Lessons: Every student stops taking lessons at some point. Ideally, this decision is made thoughtfully with plenty of discussion between the teacher, parent, and student so that lessons can cease with a positive sense of closure.  For this reason, the teacher asks for one month’s notice prior to discontinuing lessons. However, the teacher respects the student’s right to end lessons at any time.  Note: At the discretion of the teacher, students may be dismissed at any time if they have unpaid tuition, an excess amount of absences/unprepared lessons.

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Marketing: Photographs, audio, or video recordings captured of students or family members within DOREMI Music School premises or during DOREMI events may be utilized for promotional endeavors, such as inclusion on the DOREMI website, social media channels, or in various publications. It is important to understand that no compensation will be offered for the usage of such materials.