I do not expect my son’s teacher to refund me for those missed lessons, or to reschedule them by ‘doubling up’ lessons in the weeks before or after our departure. In my experience, schools and preschools do not give refunds for absent children. In most circumstances, lessons missed because of snow will be made up. Please note that makeup lessons are only available for the quarters listed. It is important that students attend each weekly lesson. Give them 14 and they’ll stop reading after 6. For any lesson I have to cancel there will be a make up or credit. And this is the way it should be. This is a commitment on both our parts. Lessons missed without prior notice shall not be made up, nor shall lessons missed due to inadequate practice. Students who are suffering from colds or other infectious illnesses shall not attend the studio. and that other activity were to create the conflict. If Nell cancels a piano lesson due to weather or sickness, the lesson can be made up during the last 2 weeks of June. (This one is just a sample — the info is not completely accurate to my own current studio policies.) will be rescheduled subject my discretion/availability. Cancellation Policy. In order to encourage this practice, I have the following policy: Lessons are only to be missed in the event of illness or an unavoidable conflict. I’m less flexible regarding make-up lessons, depending on the reason, and how often the same student misses lessons. Vacations are considered unexcused absences. A make-up lesson is scheduled later, after the lesson was missed at the appointed time. I give a missed lesson sometimes as a masterclass lesson –where the rest of the small group have a list of things to listen to. The reasoning behind this policy is that the teacher is scheduled to be present for the student’s lesson at a specific time. Lessons missed through the student’s non-attendance shall be charged, unless the circumstances, in the teacher’s opinion, warrant a special concession, in which case the teacher will endeavour to (but does not guarantee to) find an alternative time to make up the lesson within the term. Here is the full version of my policy: Lessons missed through the student’s non-attendance shall be charged, unless the circumstances, in the teacher’s opinion, warrant a special concession, in which case the teacher will endeavour to (but does not guarantee to) find an alternative time to make up the lesson … $10 will be deducted from the student’s Materials and Activities Deposit for every 5 days that tuition is late. You can arrange to swap lessons with another student by asking me to give you the telephone number of any student with a similar lesson length to you. Music teachers receive no sick pay, holiday pay or superannuation. missed lessons: Because specific times are set aside for specific students, a student who does not attend a lesson will simply miss the benefit of that lesson. If your clients can't or won't fit piano lessons into a mutually agreeable time, then they either miss the lessons with no commitment on your part to give make-ups or stop taking lessons. Missed Lessons: Due to the teacher's limited availability, rescheduling lessons cannot be guaranteed. Missed Lessons. In my studio, unfortunately, except in exceptional circumstances, fees cannot be adjusted for missed lessons. I reserve the right to choose not to make up a missed lesson for such events if you give me short notice. It is unfair for the ill student to spread infection to the teacher, or to other students. During May, my eldest son will be missing three lessons because he is going to accompany me on a trip to New Zealand to visit his great-grandparents. Vacations. Missed Lessons by the Teacher. If you'd like to use Music Teachers Helper to help you run your teaching studio, enter the code 14053B when you sign up for any plan and receive 10% discount on your payments each month. Piano Lesson Attendance Policy. Missed lesson time may be made up in other ways beneficial to the student: FaceTime or Zoom lesson: if a student is ill/contagious but feels well enough to play, or if inclement weather prevents students from traveling, this is a viable alternative to a missed lesson. A growing number of teachers make it their policy never to give make up piano lessons unless they are the ones that cancel lessons. So rather than telling us that ‘well, actually, the only time when I’m not teaching and that you can bring your son for lesson is during the time I set aside each week to go for a long soul-cleansing walk, and I *can’t* do that on Monday at 3:30 when you should have turned up’, they agree to teach us at a time that really doesn’t suit their schedule. My current policy is to allow for cancelations (and issue a credit) if I get 24 hours notice. This is particularly true in areas with lower average income, where it can be particularly difficult to find students. Regular attendance at piano and keyboard lessons is an issue of responsibility and choice on the part of students and their parents. Many teachers hesitate to refuse our request to shift lesson times (because our busy schedules *do* change), because unless they keep us parents happy, we will decide to take our child somewhere else for lessons (or to drop musical study), and they will lose part of their income. This monthly payment guarantees the student's place in my studio and covers the cost of weekly lessons and enrollment. On the other hand, if I purchase an item of clothing, and get home and change my mind, I can take it back and expect either a refund or a store credit. Group lessons enhance the private lesson and are held in lieu of the private lesson on group weeks. Two make up lessons shall be permitted each term, and may not be carried into a new term. If however there is another cancelled lesson time during that week, you will be offered that time slot. Unlike a doctor or hairdresser, I cannot resell your time slot to another client. This means that I will collect $110.83 per 30 minute student per month, regardless of whether the month has 1 or 4 lessons in it. If the conflict arises because my child is in the School play, and they have their dress-rehearsal during his lesson time, then I feel that I must choose between the two activities, and if he attends the dress rehearsal my private lesson teacher doesn’t owe me anything. Missed lessons cannot be extended to the following session to make up the missed lessons due to traveling, sports games, other practices, family events, birthday parties, or illness. Please refrain from copying and using this handout as is. We have one piano lesson and one group class in theory or other musical activity in our school every week. MISSED PIANO LESSONS If a student cancels a piano lesson due to sickness, vacation or conflicting extracurricular activities, Tuition is not prorated and there is no makeup for that lesson. The only time that I would feel entitled to discuss shifting a lesson time is if the reason I can’t make the lesson is because (i) I have to do something for the Suzuki school and the only time at which that other event can happen is during my lesson time; (ii) my teacher were to ask us to participate in some other activity (e.g., orchestra, etc.) - If notice is given less than 24 hours the lesson will be considered missed and the lesson fee/s will still be charged with no refund. If a permanent conflict arises with this lesson time, please feel free to contact us to discuss alternate arrangements. In my mind, what this means is that I have reserved a regular spot in the busy schedules of my sons’ teachers. If your teacher is sick or has a conflict with a scheduled lesson, you will be offered appropriate options to make up for the missed lesson. 1, pp. It’s important to still come so we can practice together and keep your child moving in a positive direction. A student not attending a lesson simply misses the benefit of that lesson. Pre-emptively striking on every possible situation or problem does nothing but a) make your clients feel as though they’re bombarded with rules and regulations and b) negates the impact of your most important policies. PO Box 7352, Loganholme 4129. Available at https://openmusiclibrary.org/article/122842/, This article has also been published in The Piano Teacher, https://openmusiclibrary.org/article/122842/. Teachers who are ‘nice’ in this way often, in the long run, end up exhausted, and feeling exploited; they try to draw a line in the sand. Days or months later, I end up throwing it out. Lesson Schedule: We have reserved space for your student(s) with the understanding that we will have a lesson each week at that time. Our opinion is that less is more. Unfortunately, this only works when students know they will be gone well in advance and they have time to send e-mails or make phone calls. I certainly don’t expect her to credit me with three make-up lessons; there is no way for her to find a student to fill a three-week hole in her schedule during our absence. I do not make up no call/no shows. Students pay good money to attend classes at the university; but if they don’t come to my lecture on a Monday morning, then I am not going to turn around and deliver them a private tutorial on Tuesday afternoon. No lesson is given on the following Holiday: New Year's Eve. Tuition is non-refundable. Mobile: 0413 290 982 Each play explores the lives of African American families. The missed lesson is then counted in the tally of lessons given (included in the lessons given report in MTH). - If your student/s must miss a lesson please contact me a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the lesson. If you choose to take holidays during term time, you will still need to pay for any lessons you might miss. They cannot be changed or rolled over into the next semester. Make-up Lesson Policy. Clear statements of policy on recurring matters (e.g. Events such as school camps, excursions, speech night, and the like, are normally gazetted well in advance. Holidays Like many parents, I pay in advance for lessons each term. Any more misses, and the lesson is forfeited. Your tuition reserves you a weekly time slot and benefits within the studio. No shows or failure to notify the school/teacher within 24 hours is considered a forfeited lesson. This means that whether there are 4 or 5 lessons in that month, the tuition fee is the same for each month. However I understand that 'life happens' (especially with regard to illness) and I will use my discretion when you contact me about needing to cancel a lesson. Should the student be too unwell to participate in an online lesson, provided as much notice as possible is given, every effort will be made to make up the lesson (limited to two per term). Lessons cancelled by the teacher will be re-scheduled or a refund will be offered. Music teachers receive no sick pay, holiday pay or superannuation. Here’s a sample of my Studio Policies handout I made during my Piano Pedagogy class at college. MISSED LESSONS, FOR ANY REASON, WILL NOT BE MADE UP. An online lesson (via Zoom/Skype/Google Hangout) is the preferred solution to this situation. However, if an absence arises due to unforeseen situations such as an accident, family emergency, or unsafe road conditions and if the student indicates a desire for a makeup lesson, the teacher will make an effort to reschedule the lesson. ... With the end of the school year approaching fast I have noticed an increase in canceled lessons. See more ideas about piano lessons, piano teaching, piano. So why do I believe that music lessons fall into the first category of ‘non-returnable merchandise’, rather than into the second case of ‘exchange privileges unlimited’ (which I think is one of the advertising slogans of an established women’s clothing store!)? Online lessons (via Zoom, Skype or Google Plus Hangout) are available for students who are well enough to have a lesson but not well enough to leave home, or for situations such as lack of transport. I’ve provided… Continue reading Example Studio Policies handout your policy on discounts, missed lessons, etc) that the teacher can cite to clients; Legally defensible positions in the event a problem arises with a client; There is no easier and more effective way of handling many thorny issues than to have them defined in your studio policy. Another attempt to bring more fairness to a no-make-up-lesson policy is the swap list, wherein students can call each other to switch times. My timetable is very full at the moment, so scheduling make-up lessons is rather challenging. Piano lessons consistently missed for any non-illness, non-emergency personal reasons (such as a party, a sporting event, etc.) Your tuition fees secure an exclusive lesson time slot in my schedule each week. Therefore, students are encouraged to attend every lesson in order to advance their skills. The policies at Hillside Music reflect our desire to help students maintain consistency in lesson attendance. If a student misses a lesson with a 24-hour notification there will be 3 ways to make up the lesson. Each student has a reserved lesson time, and is responsible for that time. Cancellations / Missed Lessons. Cancelled make-up lessons shall not be made up. The only way she would be able to give him a lesson later in the week would be if she were to give up time that she had scheduled for her own private life; and that seems pretty unreasonable – I can’t think of many employees who would be thrilled if their bosses were to announce that they couldn’t work from 3:30 to 4:30 this afternoon, but would they please stay until 6:30 on Thursday, because there will be work for them then! Hope it helps in making your own! Lessons are based on a monthly tuition which reserves the student a specific weekly slot and membership within the studio. Missed Lesson Policy: Kathleen’s Piano Studio is under no obligation to provide refunds or make-up lessons for missed or skipped lessons unless that lesson was cancelled by the teacher. Missed Music Lesson Policy In my studio, unfortunately, except in exceptional circumstances, fees cannot be adjusted for missed lessons. MAKEUP LESSONS: Makeup lessons will only be given for missed lessons involving school events, in which the attendance at the school event affects the student’s grade, real emergencies, sickness, or weather-related missed lessons. It’s unfortunate, but true. 30, No. If you'd like to use Music Teachers Helper to help you run your teaching studio, enter the code, Brenda Hunting - Piano Teacher, Music Educator, Online Lessons (via Zoom/Skype/Google Hangout). My lesson price is $35 per lesson x 38 weeks = $1330 yearly tuition; I want to collect monthly, so $1330/12 = $110.83 per month. The important point is to put the onus and responsibility on your clients for resolving the conflicts they have created. I do not make up lessons missed … Any lessons missed to inclement weather will not be affected by this policy. As soon as you become aware of an event which may clash with your regular lesson schedule, you should notify me. Credit: Barham, Vicky (2001) Make-Up Music Lessons from an Economist’s Point of View. Tuition is not refunded, reimbursed, or forwarded to the next month. I’m a parent of children enrolled in Suzuki music lessons. Monthly tuition covers piano lessons from September to May (30 individual 45-minute lessons and 4 90-minute group classes) and 7 piano lessons June through August (dates and times TBD). Since there will be lots of advanced notice, I might ask her to consider preparing a special ‘practice tape’ for that period, or to answer my questions via e-mail, but if she doesn’t have the time (the second half of April is going to be really busy for her, and she wouldn’t be able to do the tape until more or less the week we left) and so has to refuse, then that’s fine. However, too few parents ask to switch only when absolutely necessary, and too many parents want lesson times when it suits them this week, which is not the same time that suited last week. When a lesson is missed, continuity is broken, interest slides downward, and the clarification of concepts is lost. Holidays. As with University tuition, piano lesson tuition is payable whether the student attends or not. If you are going to be away for any length of time during the term, an adjustment may be made on the fees if notification is given before the start of term. Tuning the piano; Tuition is charged monthly. This enables me to offer your time slot to another student who needs a make-up lesson, and gives me time to find a similar cancellation slot to offer you a make-up. New Year Day. In: American Suzuki Journal, Vol. In my experience, schools and preschools do not give refunds for absent children. brenda@brendahunting.com "The Piano Lesson" premiered in … You might like to read an article written by an economist on this topic: Make-Up Lessons. Missed Piano Lessons. It was originally published by Vicky Barnham in the American Suzuki Journal in 2001. Please have your child come to lessons with NAILS TRIMMED AND CLEAN HANDS. If you plan to be gone for a while, you must continue to pay in order to reserve your membership in the studio. If an emergency or illness arises, please let me know as soon as possible. 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