TUITION FEES
Single 1/2 hour private tuition (Weekly)
Master Teachers $34.00
Associate Teachers $30.00 / $32.00
Specialty Institutions $40.00
Single 1/2 hour private tuition (Bi weekly} $36.00
Private hourly tuition is double the above 1/2 hour rates
Tuition fees are due in advance at the time of registration or the first class. Thereafter, tuition fees for the month are DUE in advance on the FIRST DAY of the month and considered LATE on the tenth. You will receive a statement around the fifteenth of the month before tuition fees are due. (February tuition will be billed to you on January 15) Tuition fees received on or after the tenth are considered late and are subject to a $15.00 late fee per student or 10% of the balance due whichever is greater. There is a $25.00 fee plus bank charges for checks returned or rejected by your bank. Tuition may be discontinued if all tuition/fees/supplies etc. are not paid by the fifteenth of the month. We accept Mastercard/Visa/American Express/Discover and will even bill you automatically through these cards if you desire - thus saving you from writing a separate check for us each month.
MISSED CLASSES
The tuition you pay buys your lesson time, I cannot "resell" that time nor can I create extra teaching time to give makeup lessons. Therefore, there is no reduction in tuition for missed lessons. A list of holidays that will not be billed will be mailed at the beginning of the regular year in September and is available at the Studio - these are general regular holidays that try to follow in a loose way the school calendar. Because all schools do not have the same schedule and I do not choose to honor EVERY holiday, please try to be aware. Families who have a conflict one week may arrange with other students to "switch" for that week (Please tell your teacher!). I will provide phone numbers of other students for this reason. If you do not want your phone number available, please let me know - otherwise I will assume it is all right. if you get such a call to switch, please be flexible, as you do not know when you might need the same favor. It may be necessary for us to have a qualified substitute teacher for those rare instances when a regular teacher is unavailable. We require a minimum of 14 days notice should you desire to discontinue classes.
SUMMER CLASSES
Unlike the school year schedule, attendance at Summer Sessions is more flexible, allowing for vacations - yours and ours. Of course, students are encouraged to continue in the summer months when the Studio is open and these students who participate during summer sessions ons are given some priority in scheduling for the FALL. Students who do not participate in Summer classes but wish to reserve a Fall time must Re-register with a $35.00 Registration fee.
SOME THOUGHTS
I firmly believe that all students have a seed of ability. With a good method, fine teacher and a nurturing environment, that seed can grow into a talent and accomplishment that can be very rewarding and even superior. while some students may learn more quickly than others, it is important that we arc concerned with individual feelings of accomplishment Therefore, students and parents must be careful about expectations they have for their children or themselves. You may not see progress instantly or consistently, but if there is a sincere effort and an encouraging, praising environment THERE WILL BE REWARD. Please know that I believe that a music education or at the very least an exposure to music and its possibilities are essential to a greater understanding of one another and a fuller, richer life......RONALD GRAHAM