Studio Policies 2025-26
There are no makeup lessons. I will send a video lesson if your child misses due to illness.
If I have to cancel a lesson for any reason, I will reschedule at your convenience.
Snow Days: If schools are closed, piano is closed. We will make up any missed classes the week after the recital.
Students will arrive on time with all materials/books (5 minutes prior, no earlier ) and be picked up on time.
No gum in piano.
Fingernails are a part of piano technique. Please help clip your child’s nails so they do not click when they play.
Find a practice habit that works for your family. It is not the job of a child to remember to practice and feel motivated to do so. (although this is what we strive for!) It is the job of adults to help set and encourage piano time, taking an interest and asking questions after each lesson.
Please don’t make excuses for your child in front of them. “Billy didn’t get to practice this week because we had a busy week.” Life has ups and downs, and some weeks work better than others. Learning to play with fluency is a journey over time.
Fees/Supplies/Onboarding Annual ($50.00)
Payment: Auto Pay for the School-Year Session; 4 quarterly payments, September, November, January, and March. Signing up for ‘Auto Pay’ is required before lessons can start. Monthly Auto Pay is also available.
Payments will be automatically withdrawn quarterly (Sept, Nov, Jan, March) from the debit/credit card of your choice.
Paying in full, total tuition for the school year is accepted by check or Venmo.
Sarah has the right to terminate a student/family should payment be late or inconsistent with the terms set forth above.
Refund Policy: 60 days notice in writing is required for any refunds. All students move on at some point, and we piano teachers know and understand this, but 2 months gives us time to say goodbye, have positive closure, and find a new student to replace that open spot. Example: January 1 “we are moving on” you will be charged for January and February. Registration, processing, and recital fees are non-refundable.
Summer study: available and optional. Both private and group.
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