Lesson Policies
Note: All music teachers at Gill's Music are independent contractors. As such, each teacher is free and obligated to set their own specific rates, policies and curriculum. This Lesson Policy is simply meant to be an example of a typical lesson policy that many private music teachers use. Please check with the instructor at your first meeting for their specific music lesson policies.
Lesson Policy for Private Teachers
Registration Fee:
There is a one-time Registration Fee in the amount of $22.50 required in order to book your first lesson.
Monthly Tuition:
Tuition payments shall be paid directly to Teacher, monthly in advance. Tuition for any given month is due in full by the 1st of that month . Tuition is always non-refundable, even in the case of mid-month cancellations or emergency absences.
24-Hour Cancellation Notice:
No make-up lessons, refunds, or pro-rating will be given for lessons missed without at least 24 hours notice (by email or text) prior to the scheduled lesson time.
Make-up Lessons:
Notification of absence does NOT guarantee a make-up lesson. Make-up lessons will be subject to the availability of the instructor & studio. Make-up lessons cannot be scheduled more than 10 days in advance. All make-up lessons must occur no more than 30 days after initial absence. There can be no more than 1 make-up lesson in any given month, and a total of no more than 8 in an entire year. Notification of vacations must be at least 30 days in advance.
Emergencies:
In the case of unforeseen circumstances when 24 hour cancellation notice is not possible, tuition remains non-refundable. Make-up lessons may be offered at the discretion of the teacher, subject to studio availability. No more than four emergency make-up lessons will be offered per year.
Withdrawal:
A minimum 15-day notice is required to withdraw from lessons. Oral notice of cancellation is not valid. Written cancellation notice (via text or email) at least 15 days prior to the final month of scheduled lessons is required. Tuition payment is never refunded for discontinuing lessons mid-month. Missed lessons not already made-up will not be refundable upon withdrawal.
