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Fees
and Billing Period
Fees for an agreed term of lessons are payable in full in advance and not on the day of the first lesson. Fees paid
1 month in advance attract a 5% discount while fees paid 3 months in advance attract a 10% discount. Fees do not cover the
cost of lesson materials, which may be made available for sale at the studio or purchased elsewhere.
Acceptable Payment Methods and Times
Cash
and checks are acceptable methods of payment and are accepted during normal office hours (Sunday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm)
Returned
Check Policies
It is the responsibility of the student to bear the cost of any fees incurred from returned checks. The studio will
not accept checks from students with two (2) returned checks.
Lesson Times and Punctuality
Lesson times are scheduled at the mutual
agreement of teacher and student, subject to the availability of open lesson times. Lesson times are timed from the scheduled
time and end at the time scheduled even if the student is late. If the lateness is caused by the studio then the time will
be made up at the end of the scheduled time or at another time that is mutually agreed.
Fee Refunds, Lesson Cancellation and Withdrawal
Procedures
Lesson cancellation and withdrawal due to extenuating circumstances require at least 24 hours notice from the student.
Absence from lessons due to extenuating circumstances without notice require an explanation from the student within 24 hours
after the scheduled lesson. The onus is on the student to prove that the circumstances were in fact extenuating. Refund of
fees or make-up lessons, under these circumstances, is entirely at the discretion of the studio.
Conduct While at the Studio
Students are required to conduct themselves
in a civilized manner and to refrain from all antisocial behavior, always exercising due concern for other persons and property
at and surrounding the studio. Parking is allowed only in the designated area(s). Please refrain from blocking driveways,
even just for drop off and pickup.
Status of Students at the Studio Outside the Lesson Time
The code of conduct also applies to students at the studio outside
lesson time. Unsupervised children should not be left at the studio for more than ½ hour before or after lessons.
The
Studio’s Expectations for Practice and Lesson Preparation
The studio expects that students will practice for a minimum period of twice the lesson time daily. For example,
for a student doing a 30 minutes lesson per week, the minimum practice time required is a total of 60 minutes per day, not
necessarily at one sitting. The
student is expected to prepare for each lesson as prescribed in the written lesson record received at the end of each lesson.
Final
Authority on Repertoire and other Pedagogical Matters
While the student’s input is welcome and will be sought, the studio
reserves the right to be the final authority on repertoire and other pedagogical matters such as readiness of clients for
performance.
Policies Governing Use and Return of Loaned MaterialsMaterials borrowed from the studio are to be used solely for the purpose
of the student’s study of the voice and are to be returned no later than the time agreed.
Terms of any Refundable Material Deposits for any Loaned
Materials
Any refundable material deposit will be
withheld in part or whole to cover the cost of any loss or damage to loaned materials.
Any equipment requirements the studio expects the
client to fulfill
A notebook and a portable recorder are required
for each lesson. The student is required to have daily access to the instrument.
Acceptable Times and Methods for Contacting the Teacher
The teacher may be contacted during normal
office hours or outside of these hours if absolutely necessary. Calls between 10:00pm and 7:00am
should be reserved for dire emergencies.
Expectations for Parent Involvement
Parents are responsible for the performance of minors as it relates to the studio policy.
Conditions for Cancellation/Cessation Lessons
The
first breach of any provision of the policy will incur a verbal warning. The second breach of any provision of the policy
will incur a written warning. The third breach of any provision of the policy will incur a cancellation of a lesson without
a refund. The fourth breach of any provision of the policy will incur a ceasing of lessons entirely without any refund.
Expectations
for Contest Participation or other Music Activities outside Lesson Time
Students are expected to participate in any contests or other
music activities outside lesson time deemed beneficial to the student by the studio.
Requirements for Participation in Studio Recitals and EventsStudents are expected to participate in
studio recitals and events organized by the studio for students.
Timing and Methods for Amending the Studio Policy
This policy may be amended occasionally as needed (usually but not restricted
to annually). Students will be notified of such amendments by letter, email, the studio newsletter or on the studio website
at least 4 weeks prior to the effective date of the amendments. All afore mentioned forms of notification shall be considered
valid and binding on both parties.
Acceptable
Methods for Distributing the PolicyThe policy and other studio documents for
students are available on our website for review at www.valumuzik.com and may also be distributed by mail, email and in the studio newsletter.
Severability Clause
If any provision of the policy is found
invalid legally, the remainder of the policy remains in full force.
Incorporation by referenceOther rules and regulations governing lessons at the studio
are provided in specific policies, which you would have received. The provisions of any such policy are considered a part
of this studio policy, to which all students must agree prior to the start of lessons. By signing below I acknowledge receiving, understanding and agreeing to the provisions of the above policy.
Signature of Client ________________________________
(Parent/Guardian in the case of a minor)
Client’s Name
____________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Name _______________________
Date ____________________________________________
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