• B Major Piano Studio Policy

    2022-2023

  • B MAJOR PIANO STUDIO

    STUDIO POLICY

  • RAISING A VILLAGE WITH MUSIC

    Welcome to our village! Please read over the policy to ensure a smooth, safe,and successful year.

    Have any questions, please let us know at bmajorpianostudio@gmail.com or864-214-5986

     

    TUITION POLICY

    • Effective September 1, 2021 CashApp and PayPal will no longer be a payment option
    • Tuition is due on the 7th
    • A $35 late fee is automatically added on the 14TH
    • Online payments can be made through your Student Portal via My MusicStaff.
    • Other method of payments: Cash (exact change please) and Check (made payable to B Major Piano Studio)
    • Monthly payments cover the amount of lessons for September 2022 to December 2022 (8 or 12 weeks)
    • Tuition rates are the same amount each month
    • Tuition is prorated if student starts later in the semester
    • Tuition covers SKILLZ (aka master class) held once a semester
    • Lesson Books and Song Books are not included in tuition and will be billed as needed.
    • Receive a Sibling Savings of 15% off your total tuition

     

    MAKE UP LESSON

    • Students are allowed 1 makeup lesson per semester (Fall, Spring, andSummer).
    • Registration for Makeup lessons are done through the Student Portal
    • Makeup lessons will vary each semester (i.e. group or individual lessons, inperson or virtually

     

    STUDENT CANCELLATION

    • Please notify the teacher at least 3-48 hours prior to the student’s lesson if you need to cancel
    • Lessons can be cancelled via My Music Staff through your Student portal.
    • Refunds are not given for cancelled lessons
    • Families with 4 missed lessons without giving the teacher appropriate notification will be reconsidered for the following semester.
    • Appropriate notification is considered cancelling at least 3 hours prior to lesson time.
    • Virtual lessons can be a possibility in place of in-person if notice is given 3 hours prior to your student's lesson time. 

     

    TEACHER CANCELLATION

    • If the teacher must cancel a lesson, that lesson will be credited in the following month’s tuition.

     

    TIMELINESS

    • If the student arrives late, their lesson will be shorter.
    • Please notify the instructor if you’re running behind. We strive to start andend our lessons on time.
    • If the instructor is running behind, please expect a text message or call.
    • Your child will receive their full lesson time if the instructor is late.

     

    EMERGENCIES

    • In the event of an emergency, if a parent/guardian can not be reached, you agree that the teacher will be permitted to exercise discretion in providing care and treatment for your child. In the case of a serious injury, EMS will be called. The teacher will not be held liable for any such care and treatment decisions.
    • Please notify the studio of any allergies or disabilities that your child may have and that the studio should be aware of.

     

    PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA

    • Pictures and videos of your child participating in various activities will be used on social media and the studio’s website. The student’s first name only will be used.
    • If you do not wish for your child to appear on social media or for your child’s name to be mentioned, please notify us.

     

    PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

    • Students are encouraged to thrive in their home, community, and on the stage! Families will be notified of performance opportunities, recital fees (if applicable), and other details.

     

    PREPAREDNESS

    • Students will be given a binder to help keep their music and assignment sheets organized. They are asked to bring it to every lesson! Skills start with Preparedness.

     

    PRACTICE

    • It takes two to win! Your child’s progress is based on their performance in the studio and at home.
    • Practice makes progress.
    • The instructor will give details on how to practice at home for the student and parent to read over.
    • Audio examples will be emailed as needed.
    • Students should make it a goal to practice the piano at least 3-5 times a week. 

     

    PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION

    • In the event the instructor feels like your child needs to take a different route (i.e. switch to another program within the studio or switch instructors), the parent will be notified. We only want to see every student win at B Major. Help us, help your child. #VillageStrong

     

    PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

    • Please let us know if you have any ideas on how to improve the experience at B Major. Every year, we learn something new to add more value to what we offer.
    • Parents are free to help with field trips, studio parties, recitals, etc.

     

    FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIAS

    Look up B Major Piano Studio on

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube

     

     

    Please sign below, acknowledging you've read and understood the Studio Policies.

     

    Thank you for being a part of our Village!

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