Studio Policies

Kathy's Music Studio Policy

Upon arriving for lessons, students should enter quietly and be respectful of the student having their lesson

Please use the hand sanitizer available on the desk
Parents are welcome to attend the lesson. Please feel free to come in with your student

Expectations

Parents are asked to help their student find a consistent time to practice each day, in a quiet area, with minimal distractions but within hearing distance

Check weekly assignment log before you begin playing and complete all assignments through the week

Lessons

Lessons are either 30/45 minutes in length and held on a weekly basis
Lessons will cover technique, sight-reading, repertoire, rhythm, theory, improvisation, activities both on and off the bench and games (some on computer or ipad)
Group lessons are offered a couple of times a year
As piano is a solitary instrument, I encourage ensemble playing and some lessons will be held with a partner
45 minute partner lessons are offered to students who are close to the same grade level – they will share 15 minutes(provides opportunities for ensemble playing, motivation, and friendship)

Playing Time

Assignments will be found in the student’s binder each week.
It is recommended that the student play at least three consecutive days in a row
Try to practice the day following your lesson. Five days of playing is highly recommended

Tuition and Fees

Payment should be made by cash, cheque (post-dated cheques will be accepted) or e-transfer at the first lesson of each month
Tuition is on a monthly prorated basis from September to June, so you will be paying the same amount regardless of the number of lessons in that month
Tuition fees will be less if your lesson falls on a Monday because of holidays
Each student will receive a calendar in September with lesson and recital dates highlighted
There will be an extra cost for books
Because of scheduling, make up lessons are not offered unless we can find a mutually agreed time or another student would like to switch
Tuition fees cover the lesson itself, lesson planning, computer & printing costs, recital costs and preparations, computer costs, continuing education, professional journals, lending library and music books

Recitals

Prior to COVID we held at least two in person recitals per year. During COVID students are encouraged to make and share videos with others. It gives them the opportunity to show-case their skills and develop confidence.