Studio Policies 2022

Lessons 

In-Person Lessons: 
  • Facemasks are required inside studio until further notice due to the current pandemic. (Vaccinated students are optional.) For voice students, if you desired, you may remove the masks while you sing with social distancing.   
  • Students must wash hands thoroughly (soap and water) upon arrival. 
  • Students should remove their shoes, and leave shoes in front of the entrance. 
  • Students are expected to arrive for lessons on time with all their materials and music.  
  • Parents may drop-off/pick-up only. Family members will not be allowed inside the studio. 
  • For legal and safety reasons, parents must drop off and pick up their children within 5 minutes of the lesson start and end times. 
     
Online (zoom) Lessons: 
  • ONLINE lessons will take place via Zoom. Students should have their camera/device set up prior to the start of their scheduled lesson time. 
  • Need to have an extra camera/device (cellphone, iPad or PC) during the online lesson. Students will play/sing with my YouTube videos during the lessons. 
  
Piano (piano students)  
  • Provide an acoustic PIANO in the best possible condition, tuned yearly.   
  • Digital keyboards are acceptable provided they come equipped with 88 weighted keys and sustained 3 pedals. I will be happy to help you locate a suitable piano.  
  
Materials Needed  
  • Three Ring Folder (vocal students)
  • Metronome (piano students)  
purchase or download a free metronome app 
  • CD Player/Tablet or Apple Device (piano students, under the age of 6) 
I will send you a link to download them (Android/PC) or you can get the free Piano Adventures Player Mobile App for Apple devices. 
 
Practice  
  • Set aside a regular practice time each day to develop self-discipline and good practice habits (this can be done all at once or divided into two or more daily sessions). Young children will need DAILY help from parents.   
  • This generally ranges from 15-30 minutes for beginners, 60 minutes for intermediate students, and 120 minutes for advanced students. (Vocal students: Don’t sing full voice over 30 minutes without taking a break.)  
  • Parents and students are strongly encouraged to communicate via text/email regarding questions over assignments or practice, issues at home, etc. 
 
Video/Photo Release  
  • I film every student’s lesson and send the video link in the same lesson day or next day. The students and parents can watch to review lesson & progress. 
  • ​I create practice lessons videos (piano tutorials, vocal accompaniment) for every student. The video will be on each student's playlist of my YouTube channel. (un-listed) It is the parent’s responsibility to show these to the student.   
  • I will be taking photographs/videos of my students in class, special events, and performances. I would like your permission to use these photos or videos.   
  • ​Photographs/videos are to be used by Nana’s Voice & Piano Studio website or other social medias.  
  
Follow the studio’s social media to see occasional announcements, highlights of student's success and more.  
Performances Opportunities   
  • Studio recitals are presented at least twice a year. Students are expected to participate in these recitals. (Adult students are optional) The dress for all recitals is formal, party dress.
  • Young Artist Students will participate in Palm Beach County Music Teachers Associate and Music Teacher National Associate performances & competition and any other events. In addition, encouraged to take other competitions and auditions.  

Lessons:
Please check here "VOICE & PIANO LESSON FEE"

New Student Trial Lesson
Beginner Student 3 months Course
Traditional Weekly Lessons Ages 4-18
Young Artist Lessons
School Audition Lessons
​Multiple 2 Family Members Lessons
Adult Lessons
Special Preparation Single Lessons

Payments:
・Monthly payments are due at the first lesson of each month.
・I accept cash, online payment Zelle and Venmo.
・If you use online payment, payment is needed.
・ $20 late fee is assessed for each late payment.
Weekly Lessons: 
・Flat-Monthly Payment. (*You pay for 4 appointments per month, when your lesson occurs on a month where are 5 weeks on that day, either skip one lesson or receive one free lesson.)
・Lesson schedules may change during the holiday season & summer break. (December, June-August)
Not Includes: recital, studio class, mock audition, audition, any other performance fees, piano accompanist fee (voice student), piano books, song books, sheets music, binder.
Since there are no annual or registration fees, studio recital and accompanist fees will be additional.


Cancellations:
・24-hours notice of cancellation is require to schedule a make-up lesson based upon mutual availability. 
・I do not offer refunds or credits on missed lessons any reason. Make up lessons are available.
・If I am sick or have a conflict with a scheduled lesson, you will be offered appropriate option to make up for the missed lessons.
・30 days advanced notice is required if you wish to discontinue the lesson. If you do not give 30-day notice, you are expected to pay for the following month.

Dismissal Policy:
Nana's Voice & Piano Studio reserves the right to dismiss any student who continually in unprepared for the weekly lesson, not showing improvement, willing to try my suggestions, poor attendance, lack of interest, not bringing books & materials, behaving poorly, or disrespectful. 

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