Art Piano – Studio Policies
2011-2012 Tuition
Tuition is based on a 30 week academic year: September 12-June 11.
· 30 minute lessons @ $1450 or 5 payments of $290 (pay by Sept 1 - $1377.50)
· 45 minute lessons @ $2175 or 5 payments of $435 (pay by Sept 1 - $2066.25)
· 60 minute lessons @ $2900 or 5 payments of $580 (pay by Sept 1 - $2755)
NOTE - this is the first tuition rate increase since 2006.
Billing/Payment
Invoices will be issued every other month. The bill reflects a portion of the overall tuition and does not reflect the number of weeks in that billing period. Invoices will also include any instructional materials the teacher may have purchased for the student as well as recital, competition, masterclass or festival fees (where applicable).
Tuition payment is due on the following five dates: September 1, November 1, January 1, March 1 and May 1.
Students who commence lessons in the middle of the Academic Year will be billed a pro-rated tuition.
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Families that require 2 hours or more of weekly instruction will receive a 5% discount.
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Tuition paid in full by September 1 will receive a 5% deduction.
Discounts
Scheduled/Missed Lessons
33 private lessons are scheduled throughout the Academic Year (Sept-Jun). This enables the student to miss 2 “free” lessons due to family vacations, illness, sports conflicts, last minute cancellations, etc. In the case of an emergency another arrangement might be made at the mutual convenience and discretion of the teacher and student. Refunds will not be made for cancelled lessons. Lessons missed by the teacher will be made up.
One Personal/Sick day is reserved for the teacher. In the case of inclement weather, one make-up will be offered (at the end of the academic year) if the teacher has already taken a personal/sick day.
Registration
In order to reserve your place for the fall, a $50 deposit for each new and returning student is due before June 1. The registration fee will be applied towards the first tuition bill in September.
Consultation
In some cases it may be desirable for teacher and student to have an initial meeting to determine the student’s skill level and needs so the teacher may plan an appropriate curriculum. Consultation fee is $50.
Application Fee
A $25 non-refundable application fee for all new students is due before the commencement of lessons.