Studio Policy
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ewtPlease 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.
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.
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Date: 2003-05-08 02:03 pm (UTC)I go to people's homes and teach them piano. A very small number of my students come to my home; I am hoping to expand this number in September. Here's hoping my piano will fit around the corner in the hallway so we can put it in my room (only other way in is through a non-opening huge double-glazed window, which I relaly don't want to break).
I had a studio policy very similar to this one (I do not have the original anymore) when I was teaching in Canada. None of my students or their parents had a problem with it.
When I moved here I was advised not to have such a document because it would 'scare people off'. That was a mistake. I have had a lot of time wasted and been messed around. This is my livelihood and I cannot afford to keep a weekly teaching slot open for someone who is going to cancel on a whim with one hour's notice, or not pay me on time. Not when I could be using that time for someone who will pay promptly and only cancel lessons when unavoidable. Most of my students start lessons at the beginning of September or January; if I choose to stop teaching a student then I may not be able to replace that income for several months (the slot has to fit my schedule AND their schedule, and that is difficult within a limited geographical area). For the same reason, quitting lessons without adequate notice is way uncool. If my weekly income is going to drop by £11.25 or £22.50 (very often I teach siblings in the same household), I need time to sort it out or replace that income.
Most of the other stuff is general musicianship; these things will benefit the student greatly as well as making my job far more rewarding and enjoyable.
If you have any suggestions for making it sound less harsh and foreboding I would welcome them and certainly take them into consideration.