Piano Storytellers: Registration, Policies, and Payment Form

REGISTRATION DATES

NEW STUDENTS (LEVEL A): Opens Monday, December 14 @ 12pm.
NEW STUDENTS (LEVEL A) - SIBLINGS OF CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS can register early. Priority registration opens Monday, December 7 @ 12pm. Priority registration ends Sunday, December 13 @ 9pm.
CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: For students who want to keep their same day/time, priority registration opens Monday, December 7 @ 12pm. Priority registration ends Sunday, December 13 @ 9pm. For students who want to switch to a different day/time, you can register starting Monday, December 14 @ 12pm.
ALL STUDENTS: The deadline to register for the Spring 2021 semester is Friday, February 26.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration system will be closed Sunday, December 13 @ 9pm - Monday, December 14 @ 11:59am.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Spring 2021 semester runs from Sunday, February 7 - Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Registration ends Friday, February 26, 2021.
If you are registering more than one child, please register each child individually.
Payment must be made in full upon registering
The only form of payment accepted is by credit/debit card.
Tuition and fees for the Spring semester is $610 and includes a $35 non-refundable deposit. (See below for refund policy.)
Please note the class schedule is subject to change prior to the start of the semester. Enrollment will be reviewed periodically and classes will be consolidated if necessary. A class may be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met before the 3rd class session of the semester. Should any change to the schedule impact a student's enrollment, an alternate class will be offered. Should the alternate class not work for the student, a full refund will be given.

LEVEL A: For NEW students

LEVEL B: For students who have completed Level A

LEVEL C: For students who have completed Levels A & B

LEVEL D: For students who have completed Levels A, B, & C

IF A SECTION YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR IS FULL, YOU MAY BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST.

CLASS REGISTRATION

SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION - SELECT ONE CLASS *

STUDENT INFORMATION

Student's Name *

First Name Last Name

Student's Date of Birth *

Month Day Year

Student's Current Age *

Student's Grade (as of SPRING 2021) *

Student's Gender *

Student's School

Please list anything you would like the teacher to know about before class begins, e.g. musical interest, prior music experience, learning differences, medical conditions that may impact online learning, etc. *

Do you give permission for any photos and/or videos of your child taken as part of the program to be used for marketing/promotional purposes, which may include for use on the website, social media, printed fliers, in emails, etc.? *

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian #1 Name *

First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student *

Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address *

Confirmation Email

Parent/Guardian #1 Phone # *

Area Code Phone Number

Parent/Guardian #1 Home Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parent/Guardian #2 Name

First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student

Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address

Confirmation Email

Parent/Guardian #2 Phone #

Area Code Phone Number

Should Parent/Guardian #2 receive emails pertaining to your child and class (not including the confirmation email for this registration)? *

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE UP POLICIES

Consistent, punctual attendance is expected for the entire semester, though it is understood absences may be necessary due to illness, family emergency, or other unforseen reason.
Please inform the teacher of any absences by emailing info@pianostorytellers.com or texting 646-373-4374 prior to the class.
Unlimited make up classes are available. To schedule a make up, email the teacher with your make up class preference and await confirmation. New material or topics are presented almost every week, so it is always best for students to attend their regularly scheduled class to ensure their learning is seamless and scaffolded. Please understand students who attend make up classes may not receive the same amount of attention and individual feedback as they would if they attended their regularly scheduled class. This is to ensure the integrity and quality of the small-group setting.
Should a class be cancelled due to the teacher's absence, a make up class will be offered at a time determined by the teacher, which may or may not take place during the regular class day/time.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

TWO DEVICES such as an iPad, tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc, are required to attend class. You can also use a webcam connected to a laptop as the second device. Preferably, one of the devices will have a larger screen, e.g. tablet or laptop. Instructions on where to situate the devices will be sent before the semester begins.
A high-speed cable or Fios internet connection is necessary for your child's progress and effectiveness of the class. A minimum internet speed of 25mbps download / 5mbps upload is required. Test the speed of one of your devices from where the piano/keyboard is located to make sure you meet the requirement. It takes less than one minute. (You only need to test one device, as the required internet speed can be shared between both devices.)
To avoid screen freezes or poor connection, others in the household should not stream video content (e.g. YouTube, Netflix) or download/upload large files during class.
Zoom must be installed on both devices, and it must be updated promptly when new versions are released to ensure it will work properly.
Devices should be fully charged before class.
Students are not allowed to chat or touch their devices once class has begun, unless asked to do so by the teacher.
Students will be "spotlighted" at times during class. This means the student will be enlarged on everyone's screens. This allows: 1) interactivity between students and the teacher, 2) the teacher to give direct, one-on-one feedback and support to the student.
To respect the privacy of all students, filming or recording the class is not allowed.

OTHER GENERAL POLICIES

COMMUNICATIONS: Communications from the teacher will be sent primarily via email - info@pianostorytellers.com ; likewise, email is the best way to be in touch with the teacher. Please make sure to read all emails thoroughly.
LOGGING ON: Students should log in to Zoom a few minutes prior to their class starting and have their devices in place.
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OBSERVING OR ASSISTING DURING CLASS: It is not required for a parent/caregiver to attend class with their child. However, parents/caregivers are more than welcome to sit in on their child's class. A parent's direct assistance to their child during class may promote better learning outcomes, however, if it seems to negatively impact a child's progress, the teacher will discuss with the parent privately and may advise for the child to attend the class solo.
STUDENT AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS' BEHAVIOR:
- Students should come to class with a positive attitude and ready to learn.
- Students and parents/caregivers/other household members, must display a high level of respect in all interactions with the teacher, other students, and any other participants at all times.
- Should a student's behavior be disruptive to others, a warning will be given and discussed privately with the parent/caregiver.
- The teacher reserves the right to disable a student's video and audio without warning for the remainder of a class should a behavior, visual, or sound captured on-screen be deemed inappropriate for other participants to see or hear, e.g. foul or harmful language, full or partial nudity, physical discipline, etc. This includes visuals or sounds from other members in the student's household or in the student's home environment. Should this be the case, the student can continue to participate in the class by following along, but will not be able to interact with the teacher or other students. The teacher will then discuss privately with the student's parent/caregiver.
- Further incidences of disruptive or harmful behavior could lead to dismissal from the program without the possibility of a refund.
PIANO/KEYBOARD REQUIREMENT: It is strongly recommended for students to have either a piano in good playing condition or a digital piano with fully weighted keys, which typically only come in full-size, 88-notes (keys). At a minimum, however, students are required to have a 61-note keyboard to play on at home by the second class .
- Need to purchase a keyboard? Registered students can receive a 10% discount toward the purchase of a digital piano/keyboard at Guitar Center - email info@pianostorytellers.com to discuss and for recommendations.
PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS: To get the most out of the program, help your child develop a love of piano from the start, and build your child's confidence in playing, practice is essential. For ages 5-6, a minimum of 2-3 times a week, 5-10 minutes is expected , and for ages 6-8, a minimum of 2-4 times a week, 5-15 minutes.
OTHER:
- To minimize disruptions, students should use the restroom prior to the start of class.
- Students must keep their fingernails short.
- A parent/caregiver must be at home with the student during class.

TUITION REFUND POLICY

Withdrawals requested through February 26, 2021 will be refunded except for the $35 deposit.
Withdrawals requested on February 27, 2021 and after will not be refunded.

I have read and agree to the above stated policies. I understand my child may be dismissed or not allowed to re-enroll in the program in the event of non-compliance. *

I understand I will be subscribed, if not already, to the general Mailing List to receive occasional emails regarding registration, news, and events. *

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT PIANO STORYTELLERS?

Please list all that apply: *

Facebook recommendation in a parenting group Facebook sponsored ad in your news feed Google Search Friend / Acquaintance Flier / Ad (please list the location(s) where you saw the ad in "Other") N/A - my child is a currently enrolled student

PAYMENT *

Tuition & Fees Spring 2021 (includes $35 deposit) $ 610.00

Total $ 0.00

CREDIT CARD DETAILS
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

BILLING ADDRESS *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code

Upon submitting payment, your child's registration will be complete.

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