Studio Policy

Sonata Piano Studio welcomes beginner music students of all ages. Every student is unique and therefore learns differently. Through the first weeks of lessons, the new student is exposed to different methods of practical learning. Together the instructor and the student will find and build a program that caters to the student’s needs.

Students are encouraged, but not obliged, to perform Conservatory Exams as well as participate in the Windsor-Essex Kiwanis Music Festival, and perform at studio recitals and masterclasses

LESSONS
Lessons are offered in 30, 45 or 60 minute intervals.

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Visa or MasterCard number left on file to be charged on the first day of the billable month.
Lessons are billed by Two-Month Term.

MATERIALS FEE
A Non-Refundable Studio Materials Fee per student is required for each academic year of $50.00. This fee enables instructors to provide students with binder materials, flashcards, incentives, awards, miscellaneous, handouts, loaner music, recital hall fees, online theory and sight reading subscriptions, etc.

Music books can be purchased from the studio or at our local Music Book store. Instructors will determine which books are needed at appropriate times.

STUDIO GUIDELINES
1. The studio is a peanut-free environment.
2. Please arrive only a few minutes before your scheduled lesson time.
3. No food or drink allowed in the studio.

POLICY REGARDING MISSED LESSONS:
If there is a need to cancel a regular lesson, a courtesy notice of 24 hours is requested. Missed lessons without notice and tardiness will not be rescheduled or refunded. In cases of emergencies and serious matters, a make-up lesson will be made up with the teacher but only up to the teacher’s discretion. Each student is allowed up to 3 make-up lessons at a time. The studio can be best be reached by phone, email, or text.
* Snow days: We are open. If you feel the roads are unsafe, lessons will be moved to an online platform.

POLICY REGARDING DISCONTINUED LESSONS
If there is a problem with lessons, practicing, attitude, etc., please call and speak with Miss Alyssa or your instructor. Sometimes all it takes is a helpful hint to solve a potential problem. Four weeks notice is required for termination of lessons. Irregular attendance, late lesson payments, and being consistently unprepared for lessons may be cause for termination of lessons. Please Note: Payment for the term in which a student discontinues will not be refunded.

Students are responsible for practicing their full assignment and preparing for the lesson that has been assigned to them. Learning the necessary skills to become proficient an instrument will not occur by simply going to music lessons. It takes committed practice on a daily basis during the week to put skills covered at the lesson into motion and witness successful progress.

Especially for beginners, parental support is an extremely important factor in musical training. Parents who help their young children with practicing at home are welcome to attend lessons, however their attendance is not mandatory. Siblings should not be brought to the lesson unless that are able to sit quietly and not distract either the student or parent.

Parents are asked to remain involved in music lessons throughout the year by regularly checking student assignment books for comments, notes, important dates, etc. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher when any questions or concerns arise.

“Just remember, with commitment to learning the art of music comes the decision to practice on a regular basis. Consistent progress results in pride, satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment!”