RENEE'S STUDIO POLICY
Welcome to my studio! I look forward to embarking on a musical journey with you and your child. I hope to help my students achieve their musical dreams.
What can you expect from me?
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Individualized, goal-oriented lessons
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Positive learning atmosphere
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Instruction in technique, sightreading, repertoire, and an area of the student’s choice (e.g., piano competitions, jazz, composing, sacred music)
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Responding quickly and communicating in advance
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Keeping up-to-date with pedagogical practices, local competitions and music service opportunities.
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Travel to families' homes
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Open to feedback
What do I expect from my students?
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Practice five days a week (Students decide how many minutes they practice each day.)
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Have goals for piano and a desire to improve.
What do I expect from parents?
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Encourage their child(ren) to practice their weekly assignments if necessary.
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Respond to me in a timely manner.
How much do I charge?
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My rate reflects my market value, lessons are 30 minutes/week.
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I do not offer a sibling discount.
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I charge a travel fee if you want me to come to your home to teach, but it can be split with another family who lives in the same area if you meet back-to-back. The travel fee can also be waived by traveling to my home for lessons.
How do parents pay me for lessons?
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Venmo
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Payment is due every week, I don't mind sending a request if parents forget.
What is my lesson cancellation policy?
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If families notify me of a lesson cancellation less than 24 hours in advance, they still need to pay me for that lesson.
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I do not offer make-up lessons.
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If I cancel a lesson, the family does not need to pay for that lesson.
What if one of my students gets sick?
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Depending on how the student is feeling, options include:
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Wearing a mask
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Virtual lesson over Zoom, Facetime, or Facebook Messenger
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Asynchronous lesson (send me videos)
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