Studio Policies

Every lesson covers theory, technique, and musicality — with exposure to a wide range of styles. Lesson plans are individualized to each student's goals and learning style, in an environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and ownership over your musical journey.

Please arrive on time with all materials — method books, notebook, etc. Students are expected to complete assigned practice between lessons and should have access to a properly tuned acoustic piano or a weighted digital keyboard.

The school year runs August through May — 36 lessons total, split into 17 in the fall and 19 in the spring. The studio follows the local school system's holiday schedule. Summer lessons are flexible and month-to-month, and summer students automatically hold their school-year spot.

Please notify me by text, email, or the MyMusicStaff portal as soon as possible. If you miss a lesson, a video lesson covering that week's material will be provided in the portal — no in-person makeup. If I cancel a lesson, I will either schedule a makeup or issue a prorated refund.

All studio management is handled through MyMusicStaff. Students and parents can log in to view schedules, lesson notes, assignments, and payments. Lesson notes are also emailed to parents and students after each lesson (if the student has an email on file). Practice tracking, file uploads, and messaging are all available through the portal.

Invoices are sent one week before each payment due date. Accepted methods include check, cash, online card (3.5% fee), or bank transfer (0.8% fee — recommended). Tuition is non-refundable once paid and is spread equally over 9 months regardless of how many lessons fall in each month. Summer tuition is $40/hour, paid monthly on the first lesson of the month.

A three-week notice is preferred when ending lessons. Leaving is never taken personally — life changes, and I understand that. If something isn't working, I'd love to talk through it before you go.