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Aloha!

 

Thank you for helping maintain an organized, professional studio environment.  These policies may be updated from time to time.  Please contact me if you would like further information.  

 

Mission Statement:

 

It is my goal to prepare students to understand music and to skillfully play the piano, so they can enjoy music for the rest of their lives.  I want students to become proficient so they can continue to grow in their musical understanding throughout adulthood.

 

Studio Schedule:

 

• Lessons are offered year-round and do not follow any school's academic calendar.

• Students are expected to continue lessons throughout the year unless notice of termination is given (see "Termination of Lessons") below.

• Your weekly lesson day and time is reserved exclusively for you and will remain the same unless a permanent schedule change is mutually agreed upon. 

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Attendance and Missed Lessons:

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• ​Please arrive on time.  Lesson times cannot be extended for students who arrive late.  

• Students should be picked up promptly at the end of the lesson.

• Please do not bring friends or siblings into the lesson; fewer distractions create a better learning environment.

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Missed lessons:

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• Please note that scheduling is set and maybe unable to accomodate rescheduling or make-up lessons.  

• If a lesson is missed, for any reason, there is no reduction in tuition because that time is reserved specifically for you. ​

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Summer and extended absences:

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• Students who discontinue lessons during the summer are not guaranteed the same lesson time in the fall; that space may be offered to a new or returning student.

• If a student is taking an extended period of time off ( i.e. a month off for summer vacation), tuition will be $140 for each month the student misses lessons.  This will reserve the students date and time when they return.  

• This holding tuition is non-refundable and is not credited toward future lessons. 

 

Tuition and Billing:​

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• Tuition is a flat rate of $280 per month (including tax).

• Tuition covers four lessons per month on average; it is not calculated per lesson.

• Some months might have five lesson days while others might have three, but the monthly tuition remains the same.

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Billing and Payment:

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• Bills are emailed before the end of each month for the upcoming month.

• Tuition is due no later than the first of the month.

• Accepted payment methods:  Zelle (preferred) and Venmo.

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Communication:

 

The best way to contact me is by email at mauipianolessons@gmail.com, and will be promptly returned with a reply.  

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Recital:

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• There is one recital each year held on the first Saturday in June.  

• Recital pieces are prepared during regular lesson times. 

• A variety of music will be available, and teacher and student will choose a suitable piece together.

 

Termination of lessons:

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• If you choose to discontinue lessons, written notice is required 30 days before the final lesson date.

• You are financially responsible for that month's tuition whether or not the student attends the remaining lessons.

• The teacher also reserves the right to terminate lessons.  In all cases, open communication is expected so that everyone can part on good terms.

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