Tuition & Policies

Virtual Lessons

Virtual lessons are available as a substitute for those who cannot attend in person.

Lesson Duration Options

30-minute
45-minute
60-minute

Arrival Time

Be punctual. Students should arrive on time. I aim to provide everyone with quality and well-deserved lesson time. When able, I will schedule extra time between lessons to avoid ongoing lessons being interrupted; however, this is not always possible, so I ask students to respect the lesson times of others. Students are responsible for any tardiness and all lessons will end at the scheduled time.

Billing

Payments are due in full by the FIRST lesson of each month. If the payment is not received by the 1st lesson a $25 late fee will apply. If the payment is not received by the SECOND lesson of the month, lessons will cease pending the receipt of payment. For accompaniment services, full payment is due on the first rehearsal. I accept Zelle, Venmo, checks, Paypal, or cash. All tuition and fees are non-refundable.

Holidays

If you would like to reschedule a class that falls on a holiday, please notify the teacher in advance. If the teacher will be unavailable during a holiday, classes will be rescheduled.

Cancellations and Makeups

If you need to cancel a lesson, call, text, or email me at least 24 hours in advance of your lesson's start time. If you decide to discontinue classes partway through a semester, notice must be given one month in advance.

Make-up Lessons & No-Show Policy

Make-up lessons are not granted for no-shows. Please notify me at least 24 hours in advance of your absence to receive make-up credit.
Make-up lessons must be completed within four weeks of the originally scheduled lesson.
Once a make-up lesson is scheduled, it cannot be rescheduled again.
If a student is sick, please contact me to reschedule the lesson. Students need to inform me 24 hours in advance to receive a make-up credit and reschedule the lesson. This allows me to coordinate other students to use the time slot due to the student's absence.
There will be no refunds for missed lessons without prior notice, regardless of the situation.
Students will receive a make-up lesson for any teacher absences.

Termination of Lessons

Students must give notice at least one month before terminating their lessons.

Performance

Performance is part of the learning experience. There are two annual recitals: the Spring semester recital and the Winter semester recital. I strongly encourage all students to participate in or attend both recitals. Families should plan to attend the recital for its full duration. A student recital fee of $27 per student will be assessed once each Spring and Fall semester.

Examinations and Competition

School talent shows and other performance opportunities are not required but are strongly recommended. Other activities, including certificate programs, examinations, and competitions, will be recommended as I feel your child (or you) is ready and sufficiently motivated to achieve a positive outcome.

Practice

All students are encouraged and expected to practice on a daily basis. The amount of practice time may vary based on age and the teacher’s discretion. I expect all my students to be prepared for their lessons and I will ask the student to change teachers if the student consistently uses our weekly lesson time for practicing the previous lesson’s assigned work throughout a whole semester (or 6-month period).

Summer Breaks

I recommend that students take at least six lessons during the summer. This provides a nice head start before the start of the Fall semester and helps them retain skills they had developed throughout the Spring semester. Students who choose to discontinue lessons for the entire summer break period cannot be guaranteed their lesson time spot in the Fall semester.

Student Equipment

Piano students should have access to a full-size piano at home. Acoustic and digital pianos are both acceptable, but must have 88 weighted keys, pedal(s) and a bench for the correct seating height.

Student Responsibilities

Be fully prepared for your weekly assignment.
Plan to practice 4-6 days each week.
Wash or sanitize your hands before the lesson (I provide the hand sanitizer and hand soap in bathroom for everyone).
Be open and communicate with your teacher.
Leave any negative attitudes at the door.
Listen regularly to Classical music or other kinds of music you prefer.
Attend performances whenever possible.

Parent Responsibilities

Bring students to lessons on time. Pick up students from lessons on time.
Review your child’s assignment before lessons.
Monitor your or your child’s health. If you detect even a few mild symptoms, contact me to reschedule the lesson.
Attend performances whenever possible.
Make the tuition payment on-time (BEFORE the 1st lesson of the month).

Disclaimers

Lisa Chang's Music Studio is not responsible for any bodily injuries at the studio or for any personal belongings that are left at the studio. I agree to allow Lisa Chang Music Studio to take photographs, videos, and/or recordings of me or my child during lessons, recitals, or other events for archival purposes and for promotional use that may also be displayed on the website.