Studio Policy

[ewt]

Please let me know what you think. Which bits are reasonable? Which are not?

Studio policy

1. The teaching year is normally comprised of 36 to 40 lessons, four per month, although this can be flexible.

2. Setting a practise time is the responsibility of the parent and the student.


3. The parent should contact the teacher promptly with any concerns regarding the musical development of the student.

4. The parent should inform the teacher of any special needs the student may have.


5. Forty-eight hours or more notice must be given if there is a missed lesson. If notice is given the lesson will be made up at the convenience of the teacher. If notice is not given no refund will be given. I will try to be flexible in case of sudden illness or bereavement.

6. If the student will be quitting lessons, one month's notice or one month's fees will be paid.


7. Lessons missed due to the fault or illness of the teacher will be made up at a later date.

8. The parent and student are responsible for having adequate materials. These include:
-music books (as specified)
-metronome
-notebook
-pencil and eraser
-suitable quality, regularly serviced instrument
-a music case (when studying at the teacher's home) will greatly reduce wear and tear on books.

9. Payment is to be made in advance at the first lesson of each month. Cash or cheque will be accepted. Failure to make payment for two weeks will result in cancellation of lessons until payment is resumed.

10. Students should take opportunities to perform in public in the community, as well as in student recitals. The teacher should be informed of such performances well in advance so that the student has adequate preparation.

Comments

[yady.livejournal.com]

Seeing as you said that some of your students are adults, is it appropriarte to always talk about a 'parent'? There may not always be one.

[ewtikins.livejournal.com]

Should be reasonably easy to adapt the bits that say 'parent' to 'student', and I had planned to do this.