STUDIO POLICIES 2021

Lessons 

In-Person Lessons: 
  • Facemasks are required inside studio. 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 morning. 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.     
Payment  
  • I accept cash, check, online payment Zelle and Venmo.  
  • Lesson fees include not only the actual time spent in your lesson, but also lesson planning and preparation, record keeping, communicating via phone, email and text, time spent choosing music, curriculum development and more. 
  • Piano/Vocal Books, other materials, recital fees are not included in the payment. 
 
WEEKLY LESSONS: (Flat-Monthly rates)  
        90 minutes ($320)  
        75 minutes ($280)  
        60 minutes ($240)  
        45 minutes ($200)  
        30 minutes ($160)   

  • Flat-Monthly rates are due the first lesson of each month.
  • If you use online payments, need to pay before the first lesson day.  
  • You pay for 4 appointments per month. When your lesson occurs on a month where there are 5 weeks on that day, you receive that lesson for free. During the holiday season and summer break are negotiated. (December, June-July) 
  • Late payments will be assessed a $20 fee each. 
  • 30 days advanced notice is required if you wish to discontinue the lesson.  
  • As the student progresses more than one 30-minute lesson per week is recommended to advance more quickly.
  
SINGLE LESSONS:  
        90 minutes ($105)  
        75 minutes ($90)  
        60 minutes ($75)  
        45 minutes ($60)  
        30 minutes ($45)  

  • Pays at each individual lesson  
  • If you use online payments, need to pay before the lesson start.  

BEGINNER'S LESSON FOR 3 MONTHS (12 lessons) COURSE:
  • 30 minutes ($30) 
  • Monthly Payment
  
Cancellations  
  • 24-hour notice of cancellation required to schedule a make-up lesson based upon mutual availability.  
  • All lesson payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. 
  • If I am sick or have a conflict with a scheduled lesson, you will be offered appropriate options to make up for the missed lesson. 
 
Dismissal Policy 
  • Nana's Voice & Piano Studio reserves the right to dismiss any student not being prepared at the lessons, not showing improvement, not willing to try my suggestions, poor attendance, lack of interest, not bringing books & materials, behaving poorly, or disrespectful. 

Performances Opportunities  
  • Studio recitals are presented at least twice a year. Students are expected to participate in these recitals. (except adults) The dress for all recitals is formal. (Recital fee is $20) 
  • Chosen 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.  
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