Kimberly Handley's Piano Studio

Studio Policies

Parents' Responsibilities

  • Ensure  students come to lessons on time and prepared. 

  • Set up a daily practice routine and ensure your child practices.  

  • Keep the teacher informed on how home practice is going. 

  • Get piano tuned once a year and/or keep keyboard in top working condition. 

  •  Pay tuition and fees on time.   

  • Parents of younger students are encouraged to attend at least one lesson each month. 

Students' Responsibilities

  • Be respectful at all times. 

  •  Bring materials to each lesson    

  • Practice daily at home.

  • Maintain a positive attitude.

Practice

Daily practice is essential for successful piano playing.  Quantity and quality of practice are both important. 

Registration

$25.00 

Tuition 

30 minute lessons: $100/month ($25.00/lesson)

45 minute lessons: $125/month ($31.25/lesson)

60 minute lessons: $160/month (40.00/lesson)

Tuition is billed on a monthly basis and is due at the first lesson of each month. 

Late fees are cumulative…$10 first offense. $15 second offense. $20 third offense. Termination fourth offense. 

Lessons are year round. Beginning students will start with 30 minute private lessons per week.  More advanced students profit with 45-60 minute lessons. Parents are always welcome to sit in on private lessons but must remain completely quiet. 

Missed Lessons Makeup lessons are given for cancellations with 24 hours+ notice.  Please, do not come to lessons if you have been vomiting in the last 72 hours or if you have a fever.  If you must cancel a lesson for any reason, the following options are available:

  • FaceTime or Skype during regularly scheduled lesson- great option for inclement weather
  • Video student playing his/her assignment and send to me via Facebook or e-mail BEFORE the missed lesson, and  I will give constructive feedback and further assignments during the student's reserved lesson time. 
  • Sign up on the calendar for a master class make-up session. 

Make-up lessons or refunds will be offered for cancelation on my part.

Termination of Lessons

30 days notice is required for termination of lessons, so that your teacher has time to fill your slot.  It is highly recommended that if you must discontinue lessons that you finish the semester. First semester is September through December; Second semester is January through May and Summer semester is June through August.

Performance Opportunities

Spring recital and Christmas recital