Lesson Policies for Enrollment
An “enrolled student” in the studio is defined as a student that is taking regular weekly lessons throughout the school year and is willing to abide by the policies outlined here.
Lesson Schedule
School year lessons begin the first week of September and end the last week of May. Students enrolled in the studio are expected to attend weekly lessons whenever the studio is open (make up lesson policies apply as listed below). An annual calendar is maintained on the website that lists days the studio is closed for school vacations, etc.
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Summer Lessons
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Summer lessons are relaxed and fun; their main goal is to help students retain what they've learned over the summer months. Students who wish to continue lessons from one school year to the next are required to take a minimum of four lessons during the summer session. A separate summer lesson calendar will be published in late spring and parents can choose their four lesson times from this calendar.
Student practice
To receive the maximum benefit from the lessons, it is important that the student both attend weekly lessons and practice regularly. Specific practice expectations will be set up by the instructor for each student at lessons based on age, ability level, and goals. Students are asked to log their practice time on the weekly assignment log.
Lesson Fees & Payment
Lesson Fees: The following schedule outlines monthly fees for lessons. Lessons for the school year are divided into 9 equal payments at the prices noted below payable September through May. An extra payment is billed in June if the student continues with summer lessons so they can enroll for the next school year.
Monthly Fee
Lesson length
1st lesson per family 2nd lesson per family 3rd lesson per family
30 minutes $165 $155 $145
45 minutes $225 $215 $205
Lesson Payment: The monthly lesson fee is due by the first day of each month, September through May. Invoices will be sent via email on the 25th of each month. All payments should be made through the Wix payment system.
Late payment: Lesson fees received after the third day of the month will incur a $15 late fee.
Cancelled/Missed Lesson Policies
To cancel a lesson: If a student is unable to attend a scheduled lesson please notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson by phone/text (240.498.0616) or email (kimmurraymusic@gmail.com).
Exceptions to the 24-hour cancellation policy can be made for student illness, family emergency, or inclement weather that makes travel to the lesson hazardous. In these situations, same-day cancellation is acceptable. In the case of inclement weather, the lesson can occur online.
Missed lesson policies: The following missed lesson policies apply:
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Make-up lesson. One make-up lesson can be scheduled for each lesson that is cancelled with a limit of 5 make-up lessons per school year. If the make-up lesson is cancelled, the lesson is forfeit.
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Forfeit of lesson fee. In the following circumstances, a student forfeits the lesson fee for a missed lesson: 1) the instructor is not notified with 24 hours advance notice that the lesson will be missed; 2) the student is not interested in scheduling a make-up; 3) a make-up lesson is cancelled. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the instructor.
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Lesson credits. Credits for missed lessons will only be given at the discretion of the instructor. Contact me if you have extenuating circumstances and would like me to consider a credit.
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Severe weather cancellations. If school is closed due to inclement weather, lessons for that day will occur online.
Instructor cancellations: In the event that the instructor cancels a scheduled lesson due to illness, severe weather, or other circumstances, a credit will be issued for the affected lessons. When possible, make-up lessons will be offered, though students are under no obligation to make up the missed lesson in this circumstance.
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Waiting for Student Lessons
Students, parents, and other visitors are asked to wait in the studio waiting room provided for this purpose or in their vehicle. Our front porch, yard, patio, garden constitute our private residence and are not intended for student/parent use.
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Late Lesson Arrival
Late lesson arrival: Please note that each lesson starts and ends at the scheduled start/end times. Exceptions for late arrival will be made at the discretion of the instructor based on circumstances and instructor availability.
Parent/Guardian Signature (required):
I, the parent/guardian for the students named below, indicate by the submission of this form that I have read and understood the lesson policies. I understand that my student’s continued study with Kim Murray indicates willingness to abide by these policies.