I ask that everyone be respectful and arrive promptly, with all lesson books and materials .  Out of consideration for those who have a lesson scheduled after yours, I am not able to extend lesson times due to being late.  If you arrive more than five minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time, please wait in your vehicle.  I don't have a separate waiting room, so not arriving too early allows the student prior to you to fully enjoy their lesson time with me without an audience.

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Remember that regular attendance is essential for success.  If you have an important event, or your family has planned a vacation and you must miss a lesson, please let me know as far in advance as possible.

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If you are ill, please do not come to your lesson, let me know, sometimes it is possible to provide a make-up lesson later in the week. 

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Lessons will not be made up if I have not been informed ahead of time.

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Any and all lessons that I miss will be either made up or refunded to you.

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All students must wash their hands upon entering the studio.  This prevents the spread of any cold or flu germs, which we all know are easily passed among children of school age.  Thank you in advance!

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My home is a non-smoking environment.  If you have an allergy to dogs, please note that we have a mini shih tzu named Coco.  Coco loves children, but I don't allow her out during lessons, as she would be too much of a distraction!  Although I always clean before lessons, I cannot guarantee that the studio is completely free of dog hair.  However, our dog is labelled "hypoallergenic" because she has hair and not fur and sheds very little.

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If at all possible, I ask that young siblings (especially babies and toddlers), be left at home with another parent or babysitter.  I understand that this is not always possible.  This helps to make sure there are no distractions and we all can focus solely on the music we are making! 

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Payment is due monthly, on the 1st of ever month, Sept - June.  Post-dated check or recurring e-transfer are preferable.

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As with any educational endeavor, lesson books and other new music will be required for your lessons.  I will purchase these and invoice you accordingly.  I will always let you know in advance that music needs to be purchased.

 

It is completely normal for your child's interest in piano lessons to rise and fall throughout the year.  If you are finding yourself struggling to get your child to attend for more than a couple of lessons in a row, please let me know.  There is often something we can do to help your child find excitement in music again.  In order to avoid any rash decisions, should you decide to discontinue lessons, I ask for one month's notice.  This also allows time for me to fill your child's lesson spot.

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Parents are always welcome to attend lessons and observe, but this is not required.

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Parents, especially for young children, it is important that you help them with their practice and written assignments I send home with them.  I find having a set time for practice, five days a week, is a good goal.  Smaller practice sessions are better for small children.

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Please feel free to communicate any questions or concerns with me about your lessons and your child.  Together we can make learning to play the piano a success!

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Thank you for your cooperation in all of these matters!  It is so appreciated!