Studio Policies

Safety and respect are essential in any learning space and are my principal priority. The following policy are to be followed at all times and if broken will result in a non-refundable expulsion from courses:

• Respect for teachers and students is required. Bullying, ridicule, harassment, physical abuse, and other misconducted deemed inappropriate by the instructor is strictly prohibited.

• Students under the age of 8 are not accepted for instruction.

• Students under the age of 14 are to be accompanied by an adult responsible for the child for the duration of lessons.

• Animals are not permitted in lessons (service animals may be permitted).

• If an adult is not present for children 14-18 and they are being picked up by an adult, pickup must be prompt. Children may not remain beyond 5 minutes after lesson times and may not wait in or outside the studio.

• Personal contact between minors and the instructor is strictly forbidden unless permission is granted by an adult responsible for the minor. If permission is granted, all communication will be conducted via email. Phone contact, social media, and other forms of communication will not be utilized. The instructor may use digital files or printed materials to give students for educational purposes.

• An emergency contact must be provided for all students 14 and older.

The following policies regard cancellations, tardiness, rescheduling, and no shows for lessons. They are to be followed at all times and are non-negotiable. 

• Cancellations and rescheduling must be made a minimum of 24-hours before lesson start time in order to receive a refund.

• No shows (not attending a lesson without cancelling or rescheduling), will not be refunded.

• Tardiness up to 5 minutes will be forgiven 3 times. Tardiness beyond 5 minutes will result in a non-refundable cancellation of that day's lesson. 

• 3 no-shows or tardies will result in a reexamination of a student's commitment to the course expectations and may result in a non-refundable excusal from lessons.

• Prompt and consistent communication with the instructor may help reduce the number of tardies a student receives. 

In conjunction with the course aims, these expectations are a way to gauge students' level of commitment, work ethic, and eligibility to continue studying with the instructor.

• An introductory lesson is required before further booking can take place.

• Students must be engaged and focused during lesson time. Phones and other distracting devices are not permitted during lesson time.

• Students are required to practice regularly and individual goals will be made between students and the instructor.

• Students are required to provide their own repertoire and any other required material.

• Parents and guardians attending lessons are to be attentive and not interrupt the instructor.

• The consistent violation of any of these policies will result in a reevaluation of the student's eligibility to continue studying with the instructor.

Performance is an important part of musical learning and is one of the studio goals for every student.

• Performances are an opportunity for students to showcase their growth and learning. If a student has not met practice requirements, they may not be eligible for performances.

• Students who have a natural aversion or fear of performing will be assisted in becoming ready for performances and will not be exempt.

• Masterclasses are offered as part of monthly packages but will only be open for students who have sufficiently prepared.

• Students who consistently refuse to perform or are unprepared for performance opportunities will be reevaluated for eligibility to continue studying with the instructor.