As a piano teacher, my goal is to provide the best possible well-balanced musical education for you or your child. I will give each student my personal attention. The program curriculum will be tailored to each student’s needs. It is my goal to guide the students to a greater understanding and enjoyment of music. Below is my studio policy, please read it carefully.

Lesson Information

The lesson plans include a balance of artistry, theory, ear training, sight-reading, technique, ensemble playing, and repertoire appropriate to the student’s level of proficiency.

Aside from the study at piano, I incorporate a variety of musical activities during lesson times on the floor and at the piano to teach and reinforce learned concepts. Lessons, ranging from 60 – 75 minutes, are given to students who are pursuing more advanced study, preparing for Certificate of Merit program, festivals, competitions, or who need more help with piano theory.

Group musicianship class will be offered on a weekend afternoons, once a month, two times per quarter.

Tuition and Fees

The piano studio year is divided into four quarters for a total of 47 lessons per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters, with 12 lessons per quarter, and Summer Quarter, with 11 lessons (or with options – see below).

Tuition is payable by check or cash in quarterly or monthly installments. Quarterly tuition is due the first lesson of September, December, March, and June. Monthly tuition is due the first lesson of each month. A $15 late fee is charged for payments received after the 10th of each month. A monthly bill will be sent out, which will include the following month’s installment, any music or supplies that have been purchased, traveling reimbursement, and any applicable event fees.

Please make checks payable to LC Piano Studio.

As a convenience to most families, I do travel to homes for lessons for a higher fee. This fee will be higher than the fee for lessons at my home studio since it will be covering my traveling time between student homes. An additional charge for mileage ($4-8 ) will also be added, depending on distance.

Study Plan (Lesson lengths are determined as follows, one private lesson per week)

Beginner (Less than 1 year of study)
30 Minutes Per Week
Elementary – Intermediate
45 or 60 Minutes Per week
Intermediate – Advance
60 or 75 Minutes Per Week

Summer Quarter

The studio offers year-round lessons. It is important to continue lessons through the summer months. Most students’ skills regress over the summer without lessons to keep them practicing. Summer enrollment is required to reserve the spot in the fall. If no summer lesson is taken, your time-slot in the next teaching year will be forfeited to accommodate new or existing students. The summer quarter includes 11 lessons in the months of June, July and August. Options for summer lessons include summer day camp combined with private lessons, or extended private lessons instead of regular length lessons. I am able to accommodate these lessons with more flexibility during the summer.

Practice and Progress

Regular and punctual attendance is required to make maximum progress in piano studies. All students are expected to practice at least 5 days per week. The emphasis will be put on the quality versus quantity of practice time. I recommend the following practice schedule:

Beginners – 15 ~ 20 minutes, 5-6 times/week
Elementary level – 30~40 minutes, 5-6 times/week
Intermediate level – 45-60 minutes, 5-6 times/week
Early Advance – Advance -1~2 hours, 5-6 times/week

The studio also offers an incentive program for students to encourage better practice and greater involvement in music. Please ask for more information.

Parental involvement promotes progress in student’s music studies. Open communication between parents and teachers is strongly encouraged. Please talk to me about any concerns or questions that you may have in regards to you or your child’s progress. I am open to any suggestions and ideas that may help you or your child.

Missed Lessons

1. A minimum of twenty-four hours advance notice is required for cancellation of a lesson. It is unacceptable to cancel a few hours before the scheduled lesson time.
2. Make-up lessons will not be available for last-minute cancellations (less than 24-hours notice) such as sporting events, parties or other social events, forgetting a lesson, “I didn’t practice,” and transportation problems.
3. Time lost due to lateness on the part of the student cannot be made up, nor will a credit be issued.
4. Make-ups can also be given in 15-30 minute increments added on to lessons until the time is made up.
5. Make-up lessons will be given if the teacher makes the cancellation. If no make-up lesson is given, I will credit it to the student’s account.
6. Only 2 makeup lessons are allowed per quarter. In each quarter, there will be a few days reserved for makeup lessons. Lessons missed within a quarter will be rescheduled on those days, made up during another student’s cancelled lesson slot, or swapped with another student’s time. Lessons that conflict with studio breaks or missed due to illness or family emergencies will have priority on the rescheduling days over lessons missed due to social or sporting events. Missed lessons will NOT be credited or made up in the next quarter.

Performance Opportunities and Events

There are many performance opportunities available to students of LC Piano Studio, included studio recitals, group lessons, local festivals and competitions. Students are not required but encouraged to do the events.

Materials

1. Students will purchase a lesson book, theory book, and other book or sheet music as needed.
2. I will provide an assignment notebook. It is used to keep assignment sheets, theory assignments, and handouts from me. It can also be used to keep any loose-leaf music sheets
3. As a convenience to you, I will obtain the materials and add the cost to your next month’s tuition bill. I will let you know what new books are needed for the student’s progress.
4. Students also can borrow books from my music library. The music library offers the students a chance to play in a variety of books, without having to purchase these books. Any borrowed music that is not returned, or is badly damaged will be added to the month tuition at its replacement cost.

Dismissals and Termination

I will dismiss a student if any of these circumstances occur:
Uncooperative attitude
Failure to pay tuition on time
Lack of progress due to insufficient practice

In the event that the student has decided to discontinue lessons, I required a notice at least 1 month ahead. No refund will be given, thus the student must finish the remainder of the month or forego any unused lessons.