Studio Policies
Below are a set of my studio policies as of Fall 2024.  These are used as a guide for students and parents to understand the rules and guidelines of my Music Lesson Studio.  By registering for lessons, all parents/students agree to all of the outline policies.
Music Studio Guidelines and Policies:
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Payment:
  • Lessons are $28 per half-hour lesson or $54 per one-hour lesson.Those with other family members registered for lessons are charged $27 per half hour lesson.
  • Payment amounts can be found by logging in to My Music Staff Student Portal, or by requesting monthly Invoicing.
  • Lessons are to be prepaid for at the start of each month.  Payments can be made by e-transfer to [email protected].  Lessons must be paid for by the student’s first lesson each month.
  • Payments not received by the 15th of each month may incur a late fee.

Lesson Season 2024-2025:
  • Lessons begin on Tuesday,September 3rd.
  • You can view any Non-lessons days in the Online Student Portal.

Studio Access/Entry:
  • Students arriving at their lesson are to access the residence via the back door (it will be unlocked).  You will not need to knock or ring the bell.  They should take off their shoes and head down into the basement waiting area and wait quietly.
  • You may park in front or in the back behind the garage.  Please use the RIGHT stall behind the main garage or park behind the smaller garage.
  • Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to wait in the waiting area during their child’s lesson.
  • If you are unable to access the building either ring the outside “B” doorbell or text me at (780) 678-4762.

Rescheduling and Make-ups:
  • Rescheduling -  If a lesson time needs to be rescheduled, notice must be given 24 hours before their next lesson.
  • Make-up lessons - If notice is not given for a lesson reschedule, a student may set up a make-up lesson.   Only one make-up lesson may be scheduled per semester.
  • Sickness - If able, when a student falls ill we will temporarily switch to online lessons until the student recovers.  If the student is unable to attend their lesson(s), the Make-up lesson policy will apply.
  • Due to a full schedule, make-up lessons either be scheduled when a spot becomes available during the week, or will  be set during non-teaching breaks as follows:
    • Makeups unused before Remembrance Day will be scheduled on November 12th.
    • Makeups unused before Christmas Break will be scheduled on the 23rd of December, with additional days opening up if needed.
    • Makeups unused before the end of March will be scheduled on March 25th, with additional days opening up if needed.
    • Year-end make-up lessons will happen after the final recital event (TBD).

In-person Lessons:
  • Students are required to bring their own instruments/materials for music lessons.  These materials include books, folders, drumsticks, guitar picks, etc.  Don’t forget to bring them each lesson!
  • Students and parents shall wait quietly while they wait for their lesson time/child to finish their lesson.

Online Lessons:
  • Lessons are delivered via Microsoft Teams, so please have the software set up and ready to go.  I can help with some of the technical aspects of the application.
  • Be prepared for your lesson and ready to go a few minutes before your scheduled time.
  • Younger students may need assistance with online lessons, so parents/guardians should be available during their child’s lesson to help out.

Cancellation:
  • I require two weeks' paid notice for lesson cancellation.

Communication:
  • You can contact me at (780) 678-4762.  I highly suggest texting as I may be unavailable to take calls at certain times of the day.  During my lesson prime times (3pm - 8pm) there will be delays in responses.
  • Use [email protected] as a backup. I will be sending out emails from this address with future information including recitals and workshops. 

    If you have questions or concerns regarding any of the above policies please let me know.