Piano Storytellers: Registration, Policies, and Payment Form

REGISTRATION DATES

NEW STUDENTS (LEVEL A): Registration opens Sunday, December 11 @ 9am and ends Monday, February 6, 2023. Please do not try to register earlier as a code is needed to unlock priority registration, which is only available to currently enrolled families.
NEW STUDENTS (LEVEL A) - SIBLINGS OF CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: Priority registration opens Sunday, December 4 @ 9am and ends Saturday, December 10 @ 8pm. Registration will re-open on Sunday, December 11 @ 9am and continue through Monday, February 6, 2023. The code to unlock priority registration will be sent to you.
CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: Priority registration opens Sunday, December 4 @ 9am and ends Saturday, December 10 @ 8pm. Registration will re-open on Sunday, December 11 @ 9am. It is recommended to register before December 18, as the schedule will be consolidated as needed after this date. Registration will, however, continue through Monday, February 6, but spots may no longer be available. The code to unlock priority registration will be sent to you.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration system will be closed Saturday, December 10 @ 8pm - Sunday, December 11 @ 8:59am to prepare for New Student Registration.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Students new to the program can only register for Level A.
If you are registering more than one child, please register each child individually.
The Spring 2023 semester runs from January 31, 2023 - June 19, 2023, for a total of 17 classes.
There will be NO CLASSES on:
- February 20-24
- April 4-14
- May 29
- Please note the class calendar does NOT follow the NYC public school calendar. It was set to ensure each student is allotted 17 classes.
NOTE ABOUT THE FINAL WEEK OF CLASSES:
- Students' immediate family members are invited to observe the final class of the semester. (Class observations only take place during the Spring semester and not the Fall.) Additionally, students will have an opportunity to perform one of their favorite songs for a different class from their home piano via Zoom during "Song Sharing Week", which is also during the final week of classes. More details will be sent later in the semester.
Tuition and fees for the Fall semester is $615 and includes a $35 non-refundable deposit. (See below for refund policy.)
Payment must be made in full upon registering
The only form of payment accepted is by credit/debit card.
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 students who are NEW to the program.

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 HERE.

SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION - SELECT ONE CLASS*

TUITION REFUND POLICY

Withdrawals requested through February 6, 2023 will be refunded except for the $35 deposit.
Withdrawals requested on February 7, 2023 and after will not be refunded or credited for future use.
In the event that In-Person Program classes are moved to Zoom due to COVID, other illness, inclement weather, etc, no refunds or credits will be offered.
If Piano Storytellers is at any point mandated by New York City or New York State to require students to be vaccinated for Covid-19, the requirement will be enforced. If at that time a student does not meet that requirement, the student will be withdrawn from the program and a refund or credit will NOT be issued. There is no option to transfer to or attend class via Zoom.
Should a class be canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified prior to the second class. If your child cannot be placed in an alternate class, a full refund will be issued.

PROGRAM POLICIES:

MAKE UP, ATTENDANCE, AND INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES

ATTENDANCE:
- 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.
- For the health and well-being of all in the class, students should not attend class if they are sick.
ABSENCES:
- Student's absence: please inform the teacher of any absences by emailing info@pianostorytellers.com or texting 646-373-4374 prior to the class.
- Teacher's absence: 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 will likely not take place during the regular class day/time. The make up class will likely take place on Zoom and not in-person.
MAKE UPS:
- No make up classes are available. (This was the policy pre-COVID, as well.) This is due to there only being 3 keyboards in the classroom and every student needing their own keyboard. Students who are absent are expected to review the week's practice video to "catch up." There is no option to Zoom into in-person class.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Classes may be moved to Zoom in the event of inclement weather. Notification will be sent by email.

DURING / DROP OFF / PICK UP

DROP OFF: Students will be permitted to enter the building only 2-3 minutes prior to the start of class and no earlier. (Classes are scheduled back-to-back with a short period in between for cleaning and preparing for the following class.) Please arrive on time as the door will be locked once class begins.
PICK UP: Parents/guardians should not ring the doorbell at pickup, as the door will remain locked during class and unlocked at the end of class. Students must be picked up on time. Children will only be released to the parent/guardian at the front door of the building. Children will not be released if the parent/guardian is at the gate, sidewalk, curb, or car.
SAFETY: To ensure the safety of all students, the door will remain locked once class starts and will only be unlocked at the end of class.
WAITING DURING CLASS: This is a drop-off class only. Due to COVID, parents/guardians are not permitted to wait on-site during class.
BEHAVIOR: Students as well as parents/guardians must display a high level of respect in all interactions with the teacher, other students, and other parents/guardians at all times. Should a student's behavior be disruptive to others while at the studio, a warning will be given to the student and discussed with the parent/guardian. Further incidences could lead to dismissal from the program without the possibility of a refund.
OTHER: Shoes must be removed upon entering the classroom.

COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY

If Piano Storytellers is at any point mandated by New York City or New York State to require its students to be vaccinated for Covid-19, the requirement will be enforced. If at that time a student does not meet that requirement, the student will be withdrawn from the program and a refund or credit will NOT be issued. There is no option to transfer to or attend class via Zoom.

COVID-SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND POLICIES

Parents agree to keep their child home if their child is sick, contagious, or unwell.
Masks are optional, but:
- required days 6-10 after contracting Covid.
- may be required at the discretion of the teacher.
Teacher has been fully vaccinated.
Students must use hand sanitizer prior to the start of class.
Sanitizer will be provided.
Temperature checks upon arrival will be done periodically.
Keyboards and headphones will be sanitized regularly.
Students will remain socially distanced from each other in the classroom.
High-powered HEPA air purifier will run when students are in the classroom.
Students should use the bathroom prior to entering the building to minimize its use.
Parents and students should be prepared for classes to move to Zoom at any point during the semester due to Covid-related classroom closures (or closures due to other illness, inclement weather, etc), and at short-notice.
Please note: Covid-safety policies are subject to change.

ZOOM CLASS TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

EXPECTATIONS: Classes will move to Zoom as necessary during the semester (e.g. Covid-related classroom closure, teacher is sick, inclement weather, etc.) Parents and students must be prepared for this, and that the decision and notification could be sent with short-notice.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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. 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.
DURING ZOOM 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.
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 a Zoom 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 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.

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 add info@pianostorytellers.com to your "safelist," and read all emails thoroughly.
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:
- Students should come to class with a positive attitude and ready to learn.
- Students must keep their fingernails short.

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 if I have enrolled in a class my child is not eligible for, my child will be withdrawn, and I will be issued a refund minus $20 to cover the credit card processing fee. Examples include, but are not limited to: 1) a student new to the program registering for a Level B, C, or D class; 2) a student registering for a grade-specific class, but the child is not in that grade (e.g. the class is listed as for Kindergarteners/1st Graders, but the child is in 2nd Grade). *

If Piano Storytellers is at any point mandated by New York City or New York State to require its In-Person students to be vaccinated for Covid-19, the requirement will be enforced. If at that time my child does not meet that requirement, I understand my child will be withdrawn from the program and a refund or credit will NOT be issued. I understand there is no option to transfer to or attend class via Zoom. *

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

LIABILITY WAIVER: I acknowledge that Piano Storytellers has put in place preventive measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19. I further acknowledge that Piano Storytellers cannot guarantee that any student, parent, guardian, or student's family member will not become infected with Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by Covid-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Piano Storytellers staff and other studio clients, students, and their families. I voluntarily choose for my child to study at Piano Storytellers and acknowledge that I am increasing their risk of exposure to Covid-19. I acknowledge that I and my child must comply with all set procedures while at the Piano Storytellers studio. I hereby release and agree to hold Piano Storytellers harmless from, and waive on behalf of my child, myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of Piano Storytellers or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received at Piano Storytellers. *

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 2023)*

Student's Gender*

Student's School

Please list what you would like the teacher to know about before the class begins, e.g. allergies, learning differences, medical conditions, musical interests, prior music experience, 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)?*

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact (if Parent/Guardian #1 or #2 above are not available)*

First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student*

Emergency Contact Phone #*

Area Code Phone Number

GUARDIANS other than parent(s) WITH PERMISSION TO PICK UP STUDENT

Guardian #1

First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student

Guardian #2

First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student

Guardian #3

First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT PIANO STORYTELLERS?

Please list all that apply:*

Facebook recommendation in a parenting groupFacebook sponsored ad in your news feedGoogle SearchFriend / AcquaintanceFlier / 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 2023 Semester (includes $35 deposit)$615.00

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.

Piano Storytellers: Registration, Policies, and Payment Form - Spring 2023