Misaki Nishidate STUDIO POLICY

RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHER

The responsibility of the teacher is to provide training that will recognize and meet the individual needs of the student, expose the student to various styles of music, and to teach proper piano performance, technique, theory, ear training, sight-reading, memorization, and improvisation. My hope is that the student will not only cultivate a love and appreciation for music, but that the self-motivation and self-discipline the student develops will carry over into the rest of their life.

STUDENT

The student's responsibility is to practice regularly so that lessons and performances are well-prepared and to bring all of the required materials to the lesson. Please practice at least five days during the week.

PARENT　

For the younger students, the parents responsibility is to provide the student with a well maintained instrument, a time and place for the student to practice uninterrupted, and other necessary equipment (such as music books, notebooks, a metronome, etc.) Parents must pay tuition on time, talk to the teacher if in need of make-up lessons, make sure lessons are punctually attended, and give the student lots of encouragement and support!

TUITION

Tuition is based on enrollment, not attendance, and gives you the option to reserve a weekly lesson time throughout the year. Lessons can happen once a week, for the first four weeks, or can be spaced out in a longer period to accommodate your schedule. There is no registration fee. If there is a 5th week in a month, there will be no lessons that week. 30 minute trial lessons are available one time per person for $20

Tuition:

$120.00 for (4) 30 minute lessons

Hour lessons are also available at the same rate.

Tuition is due at the first lesson of each month. Payments are made through the scheduling site and accept major credit cards and Paypal.

MISSED LESSONS

There is no deduction of tuition if you can not make it to the lesson time, instead I offer a make-up lesson.

A make-up lesson is available if you contact me at least 24 hours before your lesson time.

For missed lessons without 24 hour notice, there will be no make-up lessons provided. I do not schedule make-ups for the lessons you forget to notify me about beforehand.

However, even if you didn't notify me, If you missed lesson due to an illness, death in the family, or an emergency, I will accommodate.

Being an active musician means there will be times I will have to reschedule lessons. If we can’t find a time for a lesson that needs rescheduling, then I will refund the cost for that lesson.

SUMMER LESSONS

Summer lessons (June to August) will be scheduled on a student-to-student basis. Options will be made to keep your lesson time if prefered.

HOLIDAYS

Lessons are offered year round, however the studio will be closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Years Eve/Day.

DISCONTINUATION OF LESSONS

You may discontinue taking lessons at any point for any reason. However, your payment will not be prorated.

OTHER

Unruly and disrespectful students will be dismissed immediately. Students may

also be dismissed for reasons including but not limited to: excessive absence, repeated failure to pay tuition promptly, lack of progress due to lack of practice, and abuse of studio property.

A FINAL NOTE

If you have any questions about the policies and procedures, please feel free to call or email.