HARMONY MINDS MUSIC STUDIO POLICY

 

I. BINDING NATURE OF STUDIO POLICY

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Please review this Studio Policy as it sets out the rules that our studio has established to make the learning experience beneficial for all students. These rules are part of the contract you have with our studio. While we know that unexpected events may arise that necessitate an exception to these rules, we reserve the right to determine when to grant any such exception.

II. LIABILITY

Harmony Minds Music Studio, and all teachers contracted by the studio are not liable for any physical, mental, or financial illness or injury that occurred in class or at studio performances/events. 

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III. PAYMENT TERMS AND COST

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Tuition may be paid on a monthly, or per lesson basis. Lessons should be paid for at the start of or before ach month or week. Lessons can be added during the month and payment will be required at the end of the additional lesson.

 

Pricing (Through MyMusicStaff only, not Outschool)

• Half Hour Lesson: $35

• One-hour Lesson: $60

• One Month (4 lessons): $130

 

Payment Process

• Payments will be accepted through MyMusicStaff upon the setup of your first initial lesson.

• To enroll in automatic payments, please create your own MyMusicStaff account. You may do this by asking your teacher or studio director for a login link.

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IV. MAKE-UP LESSONS AND REFUNDS

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It is our strict policy that no refunds are offered or provided for lessons missed by a student. If a student provides at least 24 hours advance notice of an expected absence and if the reason for the absence is in the judgment of the studio beyond the reasonable control of the student, then the studio may provide make-up lessons if a time slot is available. We will make every opportunity to reschedule the lesson at a convenient time, but we cannot guarantee that each missed lesson will be made up.

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V. TEACHER’S ABSENCES

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Illness or other emergencies may arise which prevent the teacher from offering a lesson at a scheduled time. If the teacher is unable to provide a scheduled lesson due to illness or other reasons, make-up lessons will be scheduled at a time when the student and teacher are available. No refunds or credits will be provided if the make-up lesson cannot be scheduled.

 

VI. STUDIO CALENDAR

 

Lessons/Classes for the school year session begin on the Sunday after Labor Day each year and conclude with the spring recital in June.

Check the studio calendar page for studio holidays and closures.   

Check the studio calendar page for fall/spring recital and competition information.

 

VII. CLASS MATERIALS

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In the event students require physical materials that cannot be printed, parent(s)/guardian(s) will be provided a link to purchase. If not already purchased, please do so in a timely manner to continue lessons. Students' accounts may also be charged for event/competition admission fees, music feed, and/or material fees. These will all be discussed with the family prior to applying charges. 

VIII. STUDENT TERMINATION

If a monthly tuition student decides to discontinue taking lessons from the studio, the studio requests at least one-month advance (30 day) notice. Depending upon the reason for the termination, the studio may refund pre-paid lessons at its discretion, though this is not guaranteed.

The studio reserves the right to terminate the contract with the student/parent if the student has excessive absences or if the teacher determines that the student is not cooperating or progressing in his or her music studies. Prior to any decision to terminate, the teacher will meet with the parents to discuss the situation. Refunds for pre-paid lessons will be provided at the discretion of the studio.

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IX. MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES

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Recital Policy: The studio holds two virtual recitals at the end of each semester. Participating students will be assigned a recital piece early in the semester and are expected to play the piece by memory and submit a video submission prior to the virtual recital. Friends and family are encouraged to attend the virtual recital.

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Punctuality: Please have the student prepared to learn at least five minutes prior to the start of the lesson. A tardy student will be given only the time remaining in the student’s scheduled lesson period. Teachers will leave the Zoom room 10 minutes after the initial starting time if any student is late without notice. Students should bring all required books and materials to each lesson. 

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Practice Expectations: Students are expected to practice 5 days a week. Parents should ensure that the student is given a quiet practice area. Parents should monitor practices and ensure that all of the assignments given to the student are completed.

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Consultation :All students will be offered a free consultation call upon signing up for their first lesson. This consultation is intended to allow students, parents, and teachers to meet each other, and gather an understanding for how lessons will be conducted.

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Student Feedback: Student feedback will be given at a monthly cadence. Feedback will be provided through the MyMusicStaff website. You may access feedback and messaging by setting up your own MyMusicStaff log in at www.mymusicstaff.com or asking your teacher for portal access

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Parent Attendance at Lessons: The studio encourages parents to periodically attend or quietly observe lessons for their children. The studio does reserve the right to exclude a parent if the teacher determines that the parent’s presence is disturbing the child or impeding his or her progress.

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Media Release: Photos of students and video and audio recordings of student projects and performances may be posted online and used by the instructor for promotional and workshop materials. Identifying information will be excluded or limited to first names only. Parents wishing to exempt their students from any published media may do so simply by giving written notice.

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PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________________ DATE _______________ ESIGN

TEACHER SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ DATE ______________ ESIGN