2007-08 STUDIO POLICIES

POLICIES FOR MUSIC CLASSES

Beginning Piano, Beginning Guitar, Team Sing, Beginning Violin

1. Music Class: The student should be well prepared and arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled class. Classes include: presentation of new music, performing, ear training, music history, directed listening, ensemble experience, creative time, and theory work. Attendance is mandatory--please call in advance if you are unable to attend at the regularly scheduled time; an alternate class may be available. School cancellations do NOT imply class cancellations. If classes are canceled, you will be notified by telephone.
2. Practice: Daily practice is vital to the musical growth of the student. All students should practice at least five days a week; the teacher will suggest practice guidelines for each individual student. (See 13. Practice Guidelines). Parents may wish to monitor the student's weekly practice. A regular routine with parental encouragement will greatly aid the student's progress. For the best musical results, parents will want to take an active interest in their child(ren)'s music study. Please refer to the article, "How to Help Your Child Practice at Home."
3. Instrument: All students should have access to a well-maintained instrument.
4. Notebook: Students are required to keep a hardcover 3-ring binder to be used for assignments and handouts. Parents are encouraged to check the binder regularly for notes and weekly assignment sheets. Students are encouraged to keep their music books in a bag to assure that all materials are brought to/taken from the class.
5. Tuition & Fees:
   For Beginning Piano/Guitar/Singing and Beginning Violin: Tuition is based upon 12 classes and includes materials (except for Suzuki Violin in which extra materials may need to be purchased). A $25.00 fee will be assessed on all returned checks. Tuition will only be prorated for classes that the teacher misses. Student absences will not be prorated or made up.
   
   Credit card payment is available at the office and online by clicking here. We do prefer payments by check/cash to help minimize credit card fees and to continue to keep your tuition fees low. Please make checks payable to Rhapsody Arts Center.
6. Contractual Agreement: Music lessons will follow the school calendar. A high standard of excellence in teaching, materials, equipment, and curriculum is upheld in the studio. The same is expected of the students enrolled, especially in regard to weekly practice, attitude, attendance, and progress. At the end of the session, the student, parent(s), and teacher may review and evaluate the year's progress and make decisions as to future study and the student's retention in the studio. A monetary penalty is assessed for breaking a contract mid-year. Students participating in music classes may switch to private lessons only at the end of a semester.
7. Lesson Etiquette:
   1. fingernails should be reasonably trimmed.
   2. hands should be clean; please use the provided hand sanitizer before class begins.
   3. no gum or candy during class, please.

   4. if possible, students should have used the restroom before the class.
   5. friends, parents, and siblings are asked to remain in the waiting area during class time.
   6. punctuality is appreciated: students are expected to arrive on time so the class may begin as scheduled.
   7. students should be picked up no later than 5-10 minutes after their class concludes unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.

Babies Music, Toddler's Music, Music and Me, Kids N Keys, Little Voices, Family Band Night

1. Registration and fees are due two weeks before the first day of the class. Please call for late registration.
2. Full payment is required upon enrollment. Payment secures reservation for classes.
3. No refunds once enrolled. A complete refund will be given if a class is canceled due to low enrollment.
4. No refunds for missed classes.

5. Your class will be confirmed by email or postal mail at least 1 week prior to the first session.
6. We reserve the right to dismiss any student without refund who disrupts the experience for other students.

ALL CLASSES stress a non-competitive atmosphere within a structured daily schedule. Participants will receive additional information upon enrollment. Additional class dates and times may be added if maximum enrollment is exceeded.

ALL FEES include materials unless otherwise noted.

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