Etudes Music Studio Policy 2022/23
Welcome to the new Piano Year. I am excited about all the students will be learning this year. The policies below will help us to have a very productive Piano Year. Please read and let me know if you have any questions.
Lessons and Make-Up Lessons
The Piano Year runs from 10 September 2022 through 17 June 2023. Students will have 34 regular lessons during the piano year. Students beginning lessons in January 2023 will have 21 lessons from 7 January through 17 June 2023.
Students can make-up lessons by using any spots cancelled by other students, so it is a great help if you let me know as soon as you are aware that your child will not make it to a lesson - that way, another student can use that spot as a make-up if necessary. The lesson fee remains the same even if you miss a lesson.
In-person students can make up missed lessons by having an online lesson during the week. Also, if your child is sick, please do not attend the lesson. I will arrange an online make-up lesson so your child will not fall behind.
The Piano Year runs from 10 September 2022 through 17 June 2023. Students will have 34 regular lessons during the piano year. Students beginning lessons in January 2023 will have 21 lessons from 7 January through 17 June 2023.
Students can make-up lessons by using any spots cancelled by other students, so it is a great help if you let me know as soon as you are aware that your child will not make it to a lesson - that way, another student can use that spot as a make-up if necessary. The lesson fee remains the same even if you miss a lesson.
In-person students can make up missed lessons by having an online lesson during the week. Also, if your child is sick, please do not attend the lesson. I will arrange an online make-up lesson so your child will not fall behind.
Group Lesson Fees
Lesson Fees can be paid monthly or termly.
Monthly Payments
Termly Payments
Lesson Fees can be paid monthly or termly.
Monthly Payments
- The Annual Lesson Fee will be divided into equal monthly payments of $90, payable from September to June. Invoices will be sent out at the start of the month and payment is due 7th of the month.
Termly Payments
- The Annual Lesson Fee will be divided into 3 equal payments, payable September, January and April. Group lessons students will receive invoices for $300 per term. Invoices will be sent out at the start of the month and payment is due 7th of the month.
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Please complete this form if you wish to pay termly.
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The $35 Annual Registration Fee will be included on the first invoice. A $15 late fee will be added to any payment received after the due date. Students will not be permitted to enter the lesson if fees are not paid by the due date. |
The Lesson Invoices will contain the Zoom link for the lessons, Zelle / CashApp / PayPal details, and the list of lesson dates/times for your child's lesson.
Online Attendance
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Students should be in the Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before the lessons begin. (They can use those 5 minutes to run through their songs).
A quiet environment will help your child to concentrate during the lessons. This can be tricky if siblings are around, but it can be difficult to hear what the students are playing if there is a TV on, siblings are playing with toys or other people are conversing in the piano room. If this happens, the student will be muted so that the other students are not disturbed.
Students learn and focus better if a parent is within hearing distance of what they are doing. Please stay close by during the lesson - especially for younger children who sometimes have problems using zoom.
A quiet environment will help your child to concentrate during the lessons. This can be tricky if siblings are around, but it can be difficult to hear what the students are playing if there is a TV on, siblings are playing with toys or other people are conversing in the piano room. If this happens, the student will be muted so that the other students are not disturbed.
Students learn and focus better if a parent is within hearing distance of what they are doing. Please stay close by during the lesson - especially for younger children who sometimes have problems using zoom.
In-Person Attendance
Students should arrive at Nichols Bethel 5 minutes before the lesson. Please ring the door bell at Door #1 if the door is locked and someone will let you in. Please wait quietly outside the music room until the previous class is dismissed. Lessons will begin promptly so it is important to arrive on time so that your child doesn't miss any of the lesson.
In-person lessons are NOT drop-off lessons. Parents must stay in the room with their child during the lesson. This will enable you to know how to help your kiddos to practice at home during the week.
Students should arrive at Nichols Bethel 5 minutes before the lesson. Please ring the door bell at Door #1 if the door is locked and someone will let you in. Please wait quietly outside the music room until the previous class is dismissed. Lessons will begin promptly so it is important to arrive on time so that your child doesn't miss any of the lesson.
In-person lessons are NOT drop-off lessons. Parents must stay in the room with their child during the lesson. This will enable you to know how to help your kiddos to practice at home during the week.
Practice
Students are expected to practice 5 days a week. Practice time will take about 10 to 15 minutes for beginners and about 20 to 30 minutes for students at level 2 and above. Piano practice is homework - most students need to be reminded to do it. Most of the students are doing well with practice, but there are a few who did not make much progress last year.
The students had fun with the PianOlympics Practice challenge this past summer and were really motivated seeing their progress charts on the screen. We will have a similar challenge this Piano Year for students up to level 2B, focusing on memory songs, sight reading and note quizzes.
Students are expected to practice 5 days a week. Practice time will take about 10 to 15 minutes for beginners and about 20 to 30 minutes for students at level 2 and above. Piano practice is homework - most students need to be reminded to do it. Most of the students are doing well with practice, but there are a few who did not make much progress last year.
The students had fun with the PianOlympics Practice challenge this past summer and were really motivated seeing their progress charts on the screen. We will have a similar challenge this Piano Year for students up to level 2B, focusing on memory songs, sight reading and note quizzes.
Recitals and Assessments
This year, we will not have online recitals. Instead, we will take part in the Anne Arundel Music Teachers Association recitals.
Students on Piano Adventures Book 1 and above will have the option to take a Music Conservatory Piano Test in the Spring. This is a way to measure progress in comparison to other students across North America.
This year, we will not have online recitals. Instead, we will take part in the Anne Arundel Music Teachers Association recitals.
Students on Piano Adventures Book 1 and above will have the option to take a Music Conservatory Piano Test in the Spring. This is a way to measure progress in comparison to other students across North America.
Thank you for abiding by these policies to help your child's piano lessons to be productive and efficient. I look forward to a great year!