MELODY PIANO STUDIO – POLICY STATEMENT

ATTENDANCE: Students are required to continue for a full academic year (September1 – June 15), attend all scheduled lessons and classes, and participate in an unspecified number of recitals, concerts or auditions. All students should arrive at lessons promptly, with all required materials and music.

PIANO IN THE HOME: A piano or a keyboard in the home is required. The piano should be located in a quiet room away from the TV or other distractions. An acoustic piano should be tuned at least once a year.

MAKEUP LESSONS: Two makeup lessons per semester are allowed for excuse absence from private lessons only. An absence due illness, accident or family emergency is excused provided the teacher is notified at least 24 hours in advance. Lessons missed due to family vacations are excused provided notification is given a month in advance. Lessons will be makeup on the fourth Saturday of each month. It’s the students’ responsibility to sign up for a makeup lessons time.

TEACHER ABSENCES: The teacher reserves the rights to miss lessons due to the illness or professional commitments. The teacher can reschedule such lessons.

PRACTICE: Students are required to practice a minimum of five days per week and meet the minimum practice time requirement as determined by the teacher. Failure to meet the practice requirement meet may result in termination of  lessons.

PARENT PARTICIPATION: Parents are encourage to attend and quietly observe all lessons. The teacher reserve the right to ask the parent not to attend if the parent’s presence alters the quality of the lesson. Parents are encourage to be active participants in practice at home.

OFFICE HOURS: The teacher will be unable to discuss student progress with parents before or after the lessons since other students have lessons at those times. Parents should call or schedule an appointment with the teacher if they have concerns or questions. The most convenient time to reach the teacher is Monday- Friday 9:30 A.M.—Noon at 508.264.2730. Email messages (info@www.melodypiano.com)are encouraged.