Studio Policy

Tuition Policy 2024-25

• Registration & Tuition Policy

  • Annual registration fees are due upon registration & will secure the student’s spot for September.

  • All registration fees are non-refundable after September 30th.

  • Registration fees cover: the Practice Space app subscription, books & supplementary music, recital fees, printing costs and annual issue of Aria Music Studio magazine.

  • Piano tuition fees are equalized and pre-paid over 10 months (CC only), bi-annually (September & February- Cheques) or annually (e-transfer/CC/cash).

  • Monthly tuition may be received by debit/credit card through Stripe online only. There are NO additional fees for paying online. Please ensure that your info is updated on the student portal (ariamusicstudio.ca – see homepage to log in or create an account).

  • Late payments will be subject to a 2% late fee.

  • Tuition fees are based on enrolment, not attendance. There are no make-up classes for missed lessons. Tutorials can be available upon request but may be subject to a small fee.

  Attendance Policy & Safety Protocols

  • Please do not have your child attend class if they are sick.

  • Students must wash their hands or sanitize them before lessons.

  • Please arrive and be picked up on-time.

  • It is not encouraged to bring siblings to lessons but if there is a need, siblings who are independent can sit in the waiting area with a quiet activity.

  • If your child will be absent from a class, please let Mrs. Andrea know.

  • There are no refunds or make-up lessons for missed classes.

  • If a student has missed 2 or more consecutive classes, a tutorial will be scheduled with a rate determined by the teacher.

  Studio Etiquette

  • No food or eating in the studio.

  • Cell phone usage during class is discouraged unless used for emergency or for the lesson when needed.

  • Parking is only available on one side of the road & two cars should fit the driveway (please be considerate).

  • When parking on the driveway, please do not block the side walk or you may be ticketed.

   

  Inclement weather or Public Safety Concerns

  In the event that the studio must close due to public safety reasons or inclement weather, students may still continue learning through assignments posted on the Practice Space App.

  Practice and Accountability

  • A well-tuned instrument is needed for consistent daily practice. Weighted keys & full sized 88 keys are desirable.

  • If students are in the RCM program and taking exams, a tuned acoustic piano with pedal is mandatory.

  • Focused daily practice at least 5 days a week is needed to progress and continue to the next level.

  • Students should arrive well-prepared for each lesson, having made progress through the suggested practice routine and all parts of the assignment completed. Parents will be instrumental to helping students devise a practice schedule & checking to make sure assignments are completed.

  • A quiet atmosphere away from family distractions help to ensure quality practice time.

  Terminating Classes

  • Eight weeks’ notice is required to withdraw from the class or tuition in lieu of.

  • The teacher reserves the right to dismiss a student from the studio if any of the following situations persist after notification (by a phone call or letter) and time provided to correct the problem.

  • Inadequate practice time or goals not met on a consistent basis

  • Lack of interest/ uncooperative attitude during lessons

  • Excessive absences

  • Failure to pay tuition

  ·                Studio policy may be updated from year to year.