Music Lessons
Alexis Ross
(847) 754-0399
alexisross21@gmail.com
www.arosspianostudio.com
Lesson Fee for 2018-2019
For students who take lessons year round:
30 minute lessons: $27
45 minute lessons: $40.50
60 minute lessons: $54
Lesson Policy:
There are four quarters of lessons throughout the year.
Fall Quarter: Saturday September 1, 2018 – Saturday December 22, 2018
Winter Quarter: Wednesday January 2, 2019 – Saturday March 24, 2019
Spring Quarter: Tuesday April 2, 2019 – Saturday June 1, 2019
Summer Quarter: Monday June 3, 2019 – Saturday August 31, 2019
Students are encouraged to take lessons during the summer, but the number of lessons is dependent upon the student. I require at least 7 weeks of lessons during the summer months to retain knowledge learned during the school year. If the student will be gone for the summer, I require a seven-lesson deposit ($189) to hold a spot for the fall. This are 13 weeks for all of June/July/August. I cannot run a business when clients decide to take off for 3 straight months and expect a spot to be held for them in the fall. If the student is available for, let’s say, 4 weeks of lessons, then they can pay for those 4 weeks and the remainder for the deposit is $81. Or the student can take longer lessons for the weeks that s/he is available before leaving/after coming home from vacation.
Tuition can be paid in two ways: either at the beginning of each quarter in full, which merits a $15 discount from the quarter total (no discounts for summer quarter), or at the beginning of each month. A monthly statement will be emailed, and payment is due at the first lesson of the month.
Cancellation Policy:
A student is allowed two make-ups, for any reason, during each semester (September-December and January-June). During the summer months, missed lessons will be accommodated for weeks when the student is gone on a family vacation.
The student must inform the teacher before the 1stof the month if a lesson time needs to be changed. Otherwise, a schedule change will result in the use of one make-up lesson. Make-up lessons need to be completed by the end of the semester, or else the lesson is forfeited. Once both make-ups have been used, any other cancellations result in the forfeit of the lesson.
If a student misses a lesson without giving the teacher 24-hour notice (i.e., a student forgets to come to the lesson or has a last minute extra curricular activity conflict), there will be no make-up allowed. If the student was too sick to attend school, notify me before 9:00 AMand I will make up the lesson.
Practice
Piano lessons should be regarded as importantly as a subject in school. It requires daily study and practice. I generally suggest that beginner students practice 20 minutes per day, 5-6 days per week. As the student progresses in his/her studies, the practice time will need to increase between 30-45 and up to 60 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 the music books needed for the lessons, and I will add the book price in the monthly (or quarterly) statement. Students will also need a metronome, generally $25-$30 but FREE if you download an app on your smart device. Students should be equipped with a spiral notebook to keep track of assignments.
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
Scheduling is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. I do give priority to returning students wishing to keep the same time slots. 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.
Alexis Ross
(847) 754-0399
alexisross21@gmail.com
www.arosspianostudio.com
Lesson Fee for 2018-2019
For students who take lessons year round:
30 minute lessons: $27
45 minute lessons: $40.50
60 minute lessons: $54
Lesson Policy:
There are four quarters of lessons throughout the year.
Fall Quarter: Saturday September 1, 2018 – Saturday December 22, 2018
Winter Quarter: Wednesday January 2, 2019 – Saturday March 24, 2019
Spring Quarter: Tuesday April 2, 2019 – Saturday June 1, 2019
Summer Quarter: Monday June 3, 2019 – Saturday August 31, 2019
Students are encouraged to take lessons during the summer, but the number of lessons is dependent upon the student. I require at least 7 weeks of lessons during the summer months to retain knowledge learned during the school year. If the student will be gone for the summer, I require a seven-lesson deposit ($189) to hold a spot for the fall. This are 13 weeks for all of June/July/August. I cannot run a business when clients decide to take off for 3 straight months and expect a spot to be held for them in the fall. If the student is available for, let’s say, 4 weeks of lessons, then they can pay for those 4 weeks and the remainder for the deposit is $81. Or the student can take longer lessons for the weeks that s/he is available before leaving/after coming home from vacation.
Tuition can be paid in two ways: either at the beginning of each quarter in full, which merits a $15 discount from the quarter total (no discounts for summer quarter), or at the beginning of each month. A monthly statement will be emailed, and payment is due at the first lesson of the month.
Cancellation Policy:
A student is allowed two make-ups, for any reason, during each semester (September-December and January-June). During the summer months, missed lessons will be accommodated for weeks when the student is gone on a family vacation.
The student must inform the teacher before the 1stof the month if a lesson time needs to be changed. Otherwise, a schedule change will result in the use of one make-up lesson. Make-up lessons need to be completed by the end of the semester, or else the lesson is forfeited. Once both make-ups have been used, any other cancellations result in the forfeit of the lesson.
If a student misses a lesson without giving the teacher 24-hour notice (i.e., a student forgets to come to the lesson or has a last minute extra curricular activity conflict), there will be no make-up allowed. If the student was too sick to attend school, notify me before 9:00 AMand I will make up the lesson.
Practice
Piano lessons should be regarded as importantly as a subject in school. It requires daily study and practice. I generally suggest that beginner students practice 20 minutes per day, 5-6 days per week. As the student progresses in his/her studies, the practice time will need to increase between 30-45 and up to 60 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 the music books needed for the lessons, and I will add the book price in the monthly (or quarterly) statement. Students will also need a metronome, generally $25-$30 but FREE if you download an app on your smart device. Students should be equipped with a spiral notebook to keep track of assignments.
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
Scheduling is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. I do give priority to returning students wishing to keep the same time slots. 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.