Policy Statement 2025
Music Lessons
Alexis Saucedo
(847) 754-0399
613 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
[email protected]
www.arossmusicstudio.com
Lesson Fee for 2025-2026 school year
For students who take lessons year round:
30 minute lessons: $36
45 minute lessons: $54
60 minute lessons: $72
Lesson Policy:
Tuition is due at the first week of each month. Cash is always preferred, but in a situation when cash is not possible, payments can be made to Zelle ([email protected]), or Venmo (@Alexis-Ross-613).
Students are encouraged to take lessons during the summer, but the number of lessons is dependent upon the student. I require at least 8 weeks of lessons during the summer months (June 1st - August 31st) to retain knowledge learned during the school year and hold a spot for the Fall. A deposit equivalent of 8 lessons is also acceptable, and it is not a credit towards future lessons starting in the Fall.
Cancellation Policy:
Starting October 1, 2025, I will no longer be offering make-up lessons or schedule changes unless they are permanent with a two-week notice. Finding available time slots for make-ups has been consuming significant time each week, so this change will help ensure a more predictable schedule for everyone. I understand September is a hectic time of year with team tryouts and teams/coaches changing schedules, so this policy goes into effect OCTOBER 1, 2025. During September of 2025, the same policy is in effect from last year: if a lesson is missed, a sibling can take the full hour, or I can send videos of assignments for the student to work on.
What happens when a lesson is missed? There are a few options. First, as always, it never hurts to ask me first. If I had another cancellation and there is an opening that works for you, you are welcome to it. If that doesn’t work, parents can take the time to find another student to switch with or have one sibling do the full hour lesson. I also am available for a FaceTime/Zoom/Skype lesson if the student is contagious or available but can’t find a ride. Lastly, if requested, I can send over some videos for some things to work on that the student can use to help practice and prepare for the following week.
During the summer, vacation time can be taken as needed, and make-ups are not required for advanced notice cancellations.
Practice
Piano lessons should be regarded as a subject in school. It requires daily study and practice. I generally suggest that beginner students practice ~10 minutes per day, 4-5 days per week. As the student progresses in his/her studies, the practice time will need to increase between 30-45 minutes per day. It is always better to practice a little bit every day than to load all of the practice time into one or two days.
Repertoire
I will provide links to the music books needed for the lessons. I may also have the books on hand in the studio, and will let you know the cost when I give a student a new book. It can be included in the next month’s payment.
Piano Tuning
It is important to keep your piano maintained. An out of tune piano is not enjoyable to practice on, and may discourage the student from practicing. If you need the number of a piano tuner, I am more than happy to supply one.
If you decide that an acoustic piano is not the right step for you or your child, at the very least a student should have a full length piano of 88 weighted keys.
Scheduling and Availability
I give priority to returning students wishing to keep the same time slots. From there, I work hard to find times the accommodate every family around all of the different scheduling needs and preferences. The most popular time for lessons are after school and in the early evening around dinner time. These slots are taken very quickly. If you wish to have one of these time slots, you may be wait-listed.
Music Lessons
Alexis Saucedo
(847) 754-0399
613 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
[email protected]
www.arossmusicstudio.com
Lesson Fee for 2025-2026 school year
For students who take lessons year round:
30 minute lessons: $36
45 minute lessons: $54
60 minute lessons: $72
Lesson Policy:
Tuition is due at the first week of each month. Cash is always preferred, but in a situation when cash is not possible, payments can be made to Zelle ([email protected]), or Venmo (@Alexis-Ross-613).
Students are encouraged to take lessons during the summer, but the number of lessons is dependent upon the student. I require at least 8 weeks of lessons during the summer months (June 1st - August 31st) to retain knowledge learned during the school year and hold a spot for the Fall. A deposit equivalent of 8 lessons is also acceptable, and it is not a credit towards future lessons starting in the Fall.
Cancellation Policy:
Starting October 1, 2025, I will no longer be offering make-up lessons or schedule changes unless they are permanent with a two-week notice. Finding available time slots for make-ups has been consuming significant time each week, so this change will help ensure a more predictable schedule for everyone. I understand September is a hectic time of year with team tryouts and teams/coaches changing schedules, so this policy goes into effect OCTOBER 1, 2025. During September of 2025, the same policy is in effect from last year: if a lesson is missed, a sibling can take the full hour, or I can send videos of assignments for the student to work on.
What happens when a lesson is missed? There are a few options. First, as always, it never hurts to ask me first. If I had another cancellation and there is an opening that works for you, you are welcome to it. If that doesn’t work, parents can take the time to find another student to switch with or have one sibling do the full hour lesson. I also am available for a FaceTime/Zoom/Skype lesson if the student is contagious or available but can’t find a ride. Lastly, if requested, I can send over some videos for some things to work on that the student can use to help practice and prepare for the following week.
During the summer, vacation time can be taken as needed, and make-ups are not required for advanced notice cancellations.
Practice
Piano lessons should be regarded as a subject in school. It requires daily study and practice. I generally suggest that beginner students practice ~10 minutes per day, 4-5 days per week. As the student progresses in his/her studies, the practice time will need to increase between 30-45 minutes per day. It is always better to practice a little bit every day than to load all of the practice time into one or two days.
Repertoire
I will provide links to the music books needed for the lessons. I may also have the books on hand in the studio, and will let you know the cost when I give a student a new book. It can be included in the next month’s payment.
Piano Tuning
It is important to keep your piano maintained. An out of tune piano is not enjoyable to practice on, and may discourage the student from practicing. If you need the number of a piano tuner, I am more than happy to supply one.
If you decide that an acoustic piano is not the right step for you or your child, at the very least a student should have a full length piano of 88 weighted keys.
Scheduling and Availability
I give priority to returning students wishing to keep the same time slots. From there, I work hard to find times the accommodate every family around all of the different scheduling needs and preferences. The most popular time for lessons are after school and in the early evening around dinner time. These slots are taken very quickly. If you wish to have one of these time slots, you may be wait-listed.
