Legal Procedures
Media Release
Young Musician Academy of Music & Arts LLC will take photos and videos regularly of student lessons, classes and camps, both online and on-site. These photos and videos are used regularly to promote the school via flyers, newsletters, ads via the school website: www.youngmusicianacademyonline.com and YMA social media platforms (Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube). You will be required to sign a Media Release at the time of enrollment/registration granting or not granting permission for your child to be included in any media released to the public with the sole purpose of promoting Young Musician Academy and Zamar Academy of Worship and Arts.
Beginning June 1st, 2025, all virtual lessons will be recorded for the sole purpose of allowing students to have a reflection of the lesson. Recordings will never be shared or used outside of the lesson between the teacher and student. Students will have access to recorded lessons for the duration of their term of commitment. Recorded lessons can be accessed within the student portal only.
Virtual lessons are currently offered through the platform, Google Meet. A personalized link is shared via the student portal at the time of registration and enrollment. This link is not to be shared with any other person, other than the student enrolled and parents or guardians of the student. If at any time the link is used by another person other than the enrolled student, we reserve the right to end the virtual lesson for the sole purpose of providing security and safety to all of our families, as well as our teachers.
Confidentiality
We value your privacy. Young Musician Academy of Music & Arts LLC shall not disclose to any third party any details regarding your (the Client’s) personal information or payment information, (ii) make copies of any Confidential Information or any content based on the concepts contained within the Confidential Information for personal use or for distribution unless requested to do so by you (the Client), or (iii) use Confidential Information other than solely for the benefit of the Client.
No Modification Unless in Writing
No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and agreed upon by both Parties.
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Student Responsibilities
Materials: The teacher will provide students with an invitation to create an account on the student portal, where all music books, videos, audio, and other materials needed for lessons can be accessed once the student is fully enrolled. Each private piano student is responsible for having a keyboard or piano in the home to meet the requirement for weekly practice time. Virtual students must have a computer or tablet (mobile phones are limited in their audio capability for virtual lessons) with a 2-way camera and a strong internet access. These tools are required for a successful virtual lesson. Voice students do not necessarily have to have a keyboard or piano, but it is highly encouraged. For optimal success, voice students will need to download a piano app on a mobile device, at the very least, so that they can practice technique with a tuned instrument. It is encouraged that all virtual students set up their “lesson space” in a room with bright lighting, and minimal distractions. It is also suggested that virtual music students purchase a headset w/ a microphone for optimal audio capability, but it is not required. Virtual piano students must have their camera showing the keyboard, as well as make sure the teacher can see and communicate with the student on the camera.
Practice
Young Musician Academy encourages every student to practice consistently for continued growth and development. Students who maintain the recommended practice time, and complete all assignments in between lessons will make noticeable progress. A space to record Lesson Practice time is available in the student portal to help with accountability and to encourage students to track their progress.
Attendance
Students are responsible for being on time each week for their scheduled in-person/virtual lesson. If a student’s lesson/class time is 4:00, and the student arrives or logs on at 4:05 (virtual lessons), the scheduled lesson will not go past 4:30. Students are encouraged to arrive or log on at least 5 minutes before the scheduled lesson begins to allow room for preparation, and trouble-shooting technical difficulties (for online students). There are often no breaks between classes, and the teacher cannot risk running into another class time. If a student is not available for their weekly lesson/class for any reason, it is the parent/student’s responsibility to notify the teacher at least 4 hours in advance.
Class Cancellation Policy
To cancel a scheduled lesson, we require at least 4 hours notice to receive a make-up credit to your account for the missed class. Due to the difficulty of rescheduling, we do not offer make-up lessons when a 4-hour notice has not been given before cancellation. Please note that if you miss your lesson for any reason and do not provide advance notice, the lesson will be considered a “no show,” and no make-up credit will be given. You will be charged for the missed class. (Read our Refund Policy for more details).
Refund Policy
Per our "Class Cancellation Policy," if the student misses a lesson, and notifies the teacher within the 4-hour window, a credit will be issued to the student account, which will appear on the invoice for the following month. If the teacher misses the lesson, a credit will be issued to the student account for the following month's invoice.