policy for private piano students

1. Edelir Garza
Musical Living Academy
PO Box 1292
Mission TX 78574
(956) 221-3145 (cell)
Studio Policy
(956) 686-4863 (office)
edelirgarza@hotmail.com
2011
Tuition Rates
30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes
$100* $150* $200*
Tuition policy
 Tuition is due from the 15th-21st of every  A courtesy “Payment Reminder” will be sent
month. (2-weeks in advanced of month) via e-mail on the second week.
 Tuition is required in full whether or not the  A Late Fee Penalty of $5/day late or $25 if
lessons will be attended. brought in week after it is due.
Absences
 Any absences, excused or unexcused will  When tuition is not paid and parents do not
not be considered as credit toward the notify instructor about a reason, the time slot
tuition. This includes vacations and summer. will be given to the next prospective student.
 Students will be given a break during  Any absence by the instructor will be notified
Christmas and New Year’s Week for the to parent and the lesson fee will not be
purpose of family time. charged, or will be credited on next term.
Make-Up Lesson Policy
No makeup lessons are offered.
Flat-fee tuition gives everyone up to 3 free lessons in any given 12-month period*.
Sick-day policy
Both Students and Instructor are permitted 3 (three) Sick-days per year:
 Students will have the option of either  When instructor uses a sick-day, instructor
getting the sick-day credited on next tuition will not have to credit or make-up that
due or having a make-up lesson on the last particular lesson.
Sunday of the same month.
Dismissals
Students may be dismissed for any of the following reasons:
 Repeated failure to attend lessons  Attitude problems (student or parents)
(3 consecutive w/o a call)
 Repeated failure to prepare for the lessons  Non-payment of tuition
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2. Edelir Garza
Musical Living Academy
PO Box 1292
Mission TX 78574
(956) 221-3145 (cell)
Studio Policy
(956) 686-4863 (office)
edelirgarza@hotmail.com
2011
Performances
 Studio Recitals are held up to two (2) times  Recital Fee: $10/student/year**.
a year, usually in December and May.
 Other performance opportunities may  Performances are not mandatory, but
include: Festivals, TMTA Magic Valley instructor highly encourages all students to
Association Recitals, Guild Auditions, and participate.
Ensemble Performances.
Ensemble Classes
 Ensemble Classes include: Theory Class,  Can have up to 4 classes in a year.
Performance Class, Dress Rehearsals,  TBA
History Classes, and any other needed.
Student Responsibilities
 Schedule daily practice time during the  Bring all materials to be used in your lesson.
week. Five (5) days are a minimum Complete any practice and/or written
requirement for student to consider he/she assignment.
had a “good” practice week.
 Communicate with the instructor! Don’t
 Two (2) of the practice days must be the hesitate to ask questions about
day after lesson, and the day before! assignments.
Parent Responsibilities
 Encourage progress, and compliment effort.  Provide a practice environment that is free
Small steps will yield big results. of interruptions and distractions.
 Remind son/daughter of daily practice  Provide an adequate instrument for home
responsibility. Help them make practice part practice.
of their daily schedule
 Communicate with the instructor! Don’t  Pay tuition ON TIME.
hesitate to call with any question/concern.
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* A “flat-fee” tuition means there is no charge for every fifth (5 ) lesson when the month has
five (5) lessons. Depending on the day itself, everyday of the week has the potential of
accumulating up to 3 free lessons in any given 12-month period.
** See attached “Performance Policy Form” for further explanation.
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3. Edelir Garza
Musical Living Academy
PO Box 1292
Mission TX 78574
(956) 221-3145 (cell)
(956) 686-4863 (office) Performance
edelirgarza@hotmail.com
Policy
The following guidelines will be observed in preparation for students’
performances:
 Recital Fee: $10/student/year* (non-  Student may have a mandatory Performance
refundable) Class and/or Recital Dress Rehearsal before an
actual performance.
 Most Festivals and Auditions have an additional  Acting in the best interest of the student, the
participatory fee set by respective organization. instructor may decide he/she did not adequately
prepare for a successful performance.
 Instructor will guide students’ performance
selection(s) with ample time (3 months) for
proper preparation.
*Recital Fee will be used for the following expenses: performance venue, program
design/printing, audio/video recording, and/or awards.
Performance opportunities such as recitals, festivals, and auditions have always
been part of piano study, and any other performing art for that matter. The instructor
encourages all students to prepare for performances because it builds invaluable skills
such as: confidence in one’s performance, logical and methodic preparation, poise,
public appearances, meeting deadlines, self-expression, higher order thinking skills,
interpreting musical ideas, etc.
I, ____________________ (parent/s), and ____________________ (student),
have read, understood, and agree to the guidelines required to participate in any
performance opportunity. I commit to strive for excellence in preparing and participating
in any performance during my piano study.
Date: _________________________
_______________________________ ________________________________
Parent(s) Student
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4. Edelir Garza
Musical Living Academy
PO Box 1292
Mission TX 78574
(956) 221-3145 (cell)
(956) 686-4863 (office) Media Release Form
edelirgarza@hotmail.com
2011
Technology and social media have now become standard part of our lives (in
some form or other). The use of technology is especially important to the
education field to enhance and support learning. As I’ve incorporated the use of
technology and social media, I’ve discovered that it is a powerful motivational
tool. I encourage both parents and students (with parental permission) to take a
minute to connect with me through: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo,
Twitter, and my WordPress Blog.
I, _________________________________, hereby grant permission for my
child, ______________________________, born on ____________________,
to have his/her photos/videos used by Edelir Garza - Piano Studio in promotional
materials, downloadable products, website content, social media content, and
blog posts.
Comments:
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5. Edelir Garza
Musical Living Academy
PO Box 1292
Mission TX 78574
(956) 221-3145 (cell)
(956) 686-4863 (office) Policy Agreement
edelirgarza@hotmail.com
2011
I have read, understood, and agree to the following Studio Policies:
(Please initial)
_______ Tuition Rates _______ Performances
_______ Tuition Policy _______ Ensemble Classes
_______ Absences _______ Student Responsibilities
_______ Sick-Day Policy _______ Parent Responsibilities
_______ Make-Up Lesson _______ Performance Policy
Policy
_______ Dismissals _______ Media Release
Student Signature: ______________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________
Date: ____________________
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