• 2021-2022 POLICY

    This policy agreement must be completed and submitted before lessons begin. One month’s tuition is required before the first lesson for all new students. Lessons that begin after the month has started will be prorated. This policy agreement will remain intact until re-enrollment or cancelation of services.

  • Our goal and mission is to offer personalized lessons and instructive services and push every student to become their best self in all areas. IPS offers in person lessons to students located in Upstate South Carolina and virtually to students from coast to coast.  We are highly committed to helping others discover and reach their full potential. We offer a well rounded curriculum which includes note reading, ear training, music appreciation, and much more. We focus on developing your own unique style and becoming an "Innovative Musician". IPS is about having fun, discovering the music within, and learning tools to create and interpret the beautiful and powerful language of music!

  • A $45.00 registration fee ($35.00 for additional siblings) is due at the time of enrollment for new students. For your convenience you can register at www.innovativepiano.cc/registration.  

    An annual registration fee of $29.00 is due by August 25th of every year for all returning students who've registered with IPS prior to June of that particular year. 

  • Innovative Piano Studio is a year round school that provides 41 lessons a year.  Our year is divided into Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. Our yearly calendar begins in late August and ends at the end of May of the following year. Our Summer Semester covers mid June, July and the early part of August. We provide 34 private piano lessons between the Fall and Spring Semester and 7 lessons during the summer.

     

    Tuition is broken into 11 payments that are due by the 25th of each month.   Monthly invoices are emailed on the 10th of each month. There will be a $30.00 late fee billed to your account if paid after this date. Tuition reserves your lesson day and time for the following month. It can be paid in monthly installments or the entire semester can be paid up front. Tuition is prorated if a student starts later in the semester.

     

     The Winter Recital fee of $30.00 is due on October 25th, and the Spring Recital fee of $30.00 is due April 25th. You will be notified of any additional cost for special projects (i.e.concerts, recitals, materials , etc). 

     

     Lesson books and material are included in your tuition. If lost or stolen the student’s parent will be invoiced for the second set of books and/or material. 

     

    We accept cash (if paid in the exact amount), debit or credit cards (5% processing fee), Zelle (pay@innovativepiano.cc) and Venmo (@innovativepianostudio) as methods of payment for tuition. Refunds will not be given for early withdrawal. All tuition and fees are non-refundable.  

     

    IPS also offers "Flex Lessons" for those who aren't able to commit to a weekly lesson. They start at 30 minutes, and payment is due 48 hours prior to your scheduled lesson. If your lesson is not paid in full, then the lesson will be canceled.

      

     Private Lesson Fee 

      30 Minute Private Weekly Lesson - $119 a month/$1309.00 a year

     45 Minute Private Weekly Lesson - $159 a month/$1749.00 a year 

     60 Minute Private Weekly Lesson - $199 a month/$2189.00 a year 

     30 Minute Mini Maestro Private Lesson - $99 a month/$1089.00 a year

     Flex Lessons - $35/$50/$65 for 30/45/60 Minute Lesson

     

     Advanced notice is required if you're unable to fulfill your financial commitment. IPS has the right to suspend lessons if payment isn't received by the end of the month and your slot will be forfeited.

     

  • What to expect from your instructor:

     -Quality lessons given by a trained and experienced teacher who's also a professional working musician.

     -Weekly private lessons that focus on fundamentals and technique as well as fostering a love for playing the instrument.

     -Organized and detailed practice assignments after each lesson.

     -Direct and open communication

     

    What is expected of parents and students:

     -Parents are expected to encourage their child along this journey. Encouragement through positive words helps to fuel a child’s drive to succeed.

     -Students are expected to listen to music daily, even if only in the background.

      -Parents and students are expected to establish a realistic practice routine during the week. This includes reading and completing the assignments given by Ms. Alicia. (You'd be surprised at what you can accomplish with 3-5 days of practice per week!)

     - Students must display a desire to learn 

     -Students must be able to respectfully interact with others.

     

    Recitals and different events IPS holds aren't mandatory, however strongly encouraged. We will assess each student and determine what they may be prepared for. Participation in these events helps the student in so many ways, even beyond musical growth. The key in all of these events is: Practice!

  • Parents/Guardians are required to be available during lessons (on site or via cell phone). In the event of an emergency if a parent cannot be reached, you agree that IPS will be permitted to exercise our discretion in providing care and treatment for your child. In the case of serious injury, EMS will be called. Innovative Piano Studio, LLC will be not held liable for such care and treatment decisions. 

  • Regular and prompt attendance is required to make appropriate progress. If a student arrives late, the lesson will be shorter. If IPS is running behind you will be notified via text or call, and you will receive your full lesson. If you are unable to make a lesson, please call or text IPS at (864)-757-4916. If a lesson is cancelled due to an emergency (sickness, death in the family, etc), please notify us as soon as possible so that adjustments can be made. If a lesson needs to be canceled due to a non-emergency, please notify us at least 24 hours prior to your lesson.

    Virtual Lessons are taught through zoom. Your code for your the lesson will be sent via text at the top of the day. If you are not logged in within 10 minutes of your lesson start time, your lesson will be canceled.   

    Makeup lessons are scheduled according to the studio’s availability. It is our goal to set aside 2 days a semester dedicated for make up lessons. Please be mindful makeup lessons aren’t guaranteed. A lesson has been reserved for you each week. Notification of inability to attend a lesson is courtesy to IPS, but does not excuse tuition payment. Should Innovative have to cancel a lesson you will be contacted by email, phone, or text. We will credit your account and your tuition will be adjusted accordingly.

     

    If you have the following symptoms or have been exposed to someone experiencing these symptoms within a 48-hour time frame, please DO NOT COME TO THE STUDIO.

     • Vomiting

    • Diarrhea

    • Fever

    • Uncontrollable coughing/sneezing 

     

    If you come to your lessons with any of these symptons your lesson will be forfeited for that day.

     

  • IPS will not be offering lessons on the following holidays: 

    Labor Day, Thanksgiving (1 week) Christmas/New Year (2 weeks), Spring Break (1 week), Memorial Day, and Independence Day (1 week) 

     All other breaks will be notated on the calendar that's posted in the BAND APP and on our website. All breaks have been accounted for in each student's annual tuition. Additional credits will not be offered for these dates.

  • Pictures and videos of students may be posted periodically on the Studio’s Website, BAND APP messenger, Facebook and Instagram page. Only the student’s first name will be used. If you prefer not to have your child’s picture and/or name on any form of media, please notify us.

  • Each student will be given a binder to help keep their music and assingment sheets organized. Students are required to bring their binder and lesson book to every lesson.

     It is both the student and parent’s responsibility to make sure that effective practicing is consistent. PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS!  For beginners, 15-20 minute practice sessions are great.  As your child progresses, longer sessions are recommended. Students should make it a goal to practice at least 3-5 times a week. As your child’s instructor, IPS will give advice on effective and smart practicing habits. Audio and video examples will be sent as needed to assist with any assignments given.

  • Students who wish to withdraw from enrollment must provide notice by the 20th of the month prior. If notice is given after this date, tuition must still be paid for the following month. If you discontinue lessons but plan to return, 50% of your monthly tuition is required to hold your slot.

    There is no guarantee that you will have the same slot if you withdraw without paying 50% of monthly tuition required to keep your slot. To re-enroll, you must go through the enrollment process again. Any unpaid balances are required to be paid before you can re-enroll. 

  • By signing this policy and clicking submit, you are indicating that you have read, understood, and agree to the 2021-2022 IPS Policy.

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