Studio Policies 2022-2023

Lessons

​In-Person Lessons
  • Masks are not required, but if you prefer to wear it please do so.
  • I ask that students stay home if feeling sick or experiencing COVID-like symptoms.
  • All students are required to wash their hands with soap and water and/or use hand sanitizer provided by the studio before lessons.
  • Students should remove and leave shoes at the front. I recommend wearing socks.
  • Students are expected to arrive for lessons on time with all their materials and music. 
  • Parents may drop-off/pick-up only. Family members are not permitted inside the studio.
  • For legal and safety reasons, parents must drop off and pick up children within 5 minutes of lesson start and end times.
 
Online (zoom) Lessons
Students
  • ONLINE lessons will take place via Zoom. Students should have a camera/device set up prior to the scheduled lesson time.
  • Need an extra camera/device (cellphone, iPad or PC) during the online lesson. Students will play with the Piano Adventures Player Mobile App/sing with my YouTube videos during the lesson.

Piano (piano students) ​

  • An acoustic PIANO in the best possible condition, tuned yearly, is required.
  • An acoustic piano is absolutely required for student who plan to audition at the school of the arts.
  • Electric pianos are acceptable provided they come equipped with 88 weighted keys and sustained 3 pedals. I don’t recommend a portable digital keyboard. I am available to assist you to locate a suitable piano. 
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Grand Piano
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Upright Piano
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Electric/Digital Piano
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Portable Electric/digital Keyboard

Materials Needed ​

  • Three Ring Folder with plastic cover sheets (piano, voice students)
  • Metronome (piano students): You may purchase or download a free metronome app.
  • CD Player/Tablet or Apple Device (beginner piano students)
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

  • A well-tuned piano, weighted keyboard in good working order in a room without distractions are necessary for effective practice.
  • All students will be required to maintain a daily at-home practice schedule. This is an important part of the discipline required to improve musical ability.
  • I film each student’s lesson and send the video link the same lesson day or next morning. Students and parents can watch to review lesson & progress.
  • I create practice lessons videos (piano tutorials, vocal accompaniment) for each student. The video is available on each student's playlist of my YouTube channel (un-listed). It is the parent’s responsibility to show these to the student.
  • Parents and students are strongly encouraged to communicate via text/email regarding assignment clarification, practice, or other questions.

Recommended Practice Guidelines:
 piano students
  • Young Beginner – Book A, B (15+ minutes a day, 5+ days per week)
  • Beginner – Book C/Primer Level (30+ minutes a day, 5+ days per week)
  • Later Beginner – Level 1, 2 (45+ minutes, 6+ days per week)
  • Beginner Intermediates – Level 3, 4 (60+ minutes, 6+ days per week)
  • Intermediate – Sonatina, Bach Invention Level (120+ minutes, everyday)
  • Advanced – Sonata, Bach Prelude & Fugue Level (240+ minutes, everyday)
voice students
  • Age under 10 years (15+ minutes a day, 3+ days per week)
  • Age 10-13 years (45+ minutes a day, 4+ days per week)
  • Age 14-18 years (75+ minutes a day, 6+ days per week)

​Video/Photo Release  

  • You or your child might be photographed, filmed during classes, recitals or any other events. These photos are to be used by Nana's Voice & Piano Studio on the website, as well as facebook and instagram pages. In such cases, there will be no compensation, recognition, or acknowledgement.
  • Follow the studio’s social media to see occasional announcements, highlights of student's success and more.
 
Website nanasvoicestudio.com
Facebook @nanasvoiceandpianostudio
Instagram @nanas_voicepiano_studio

​ Performances Opportunities ​

  • Students are expected to perform at Studio Recitals. (Spring/Winter) Recitals are treated as exams demonstrating what students have accomplished. 
  • The dress for all recitals is formal. 
  • Students who have missed more than two lessons in a semester may not participate in recitals.
  • Young Artist Students will participate in Palm Beach County Music Teachers Associate and Florida State Music Teacher National Association performances & competitions and any other events. In addition, encouraged to take other competitions and auditions. 

Payments:

  • No registration, annual fee
  • Monthly payments are due at the first lesson of each month.
  • I accept cash, online payment Zelle. If you use online payment, payment is needed before the lesson starts.
  • A $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 summer break. (June-August)

Students/parents are required to provide: recital, studio class, audition, any other performance fees; piano accompanist fee (voice student), piano books, song books, sheets music, binder.

Cancellation:

  • 24-hours cancellation notice is required to schedule a make-up lesson based upon mutual availability.
  • I do not offer refunds or credits on missed lessons for any reason. Make up lessons are available.
  • No more than 2 make up lessons per month are allowed, but make-up credit will expire after 30 days.
  • 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.
  • A 30 day advanced notice is required if you wish to discontinue lessons. 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 is unprepared for the weekly lesson, or other difficult conditions, including but not limited to:
  • Failure to pay tuition on time
  • Persistent unexcused absences
  • Uncooperative attitude from either student or parent/legal guardian
  • Failure to follow practice as instructed + lack of progress + unfulfilled requirements
  • Not bringing books & materials
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