Marguerite Lynn Williams~ Harp Instruction

2006-2007 Studio Policies

 

 

1.             All lessons must be paid for one month at a time, on or before the first lesson of the month, and according to the following rates:

 

                                1 Hour-$50        45 min.-$40     30 min.-$35

 

 

2.            If lessons are terminated by the student, parent or teacher before the end of the month, payment will not be reimbursed.

 

 

3.            If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of the first lesson of the month, the regularly scheduled lesson time will be forfeited and possibly assigned to other current students or the next student on the waiting list.

 

 

4.            There will be a $30 fee for all checks returned by the bank for any reason, in addition to reimbursement for the original amount of the check.

 

 

5.            Students and parents will please observe the following policies regarding absence notification, rescheduling and make-up lessons:

 

v                 Students (or parents) must contact the teacher more than 24 hours in advance to request a rescheduled or make-up lesson at no additional charge.

v                 Same day as lesson absence notification is acceptable for rescheduling lessons ONLY in cases of illness or emergency, and must be in the form of a phone call as soon as possible and prior to the original lesson time.

v                 Email is not an acceptable method of contact on the same day as the lesson.

v                 Students (or parents) will still be charged for cancelled lessons when less than 24 hours notice is given – except in cases of illness or emergency and at the discretion of the teacher.

v                 Lessons will NOT be rescheduled unless more than 24 hours advance notice of absence is given by the student/parents.

v                 Missed lessons can only be rescheduled or made-up within thirty (30) days.

v                 If a scheduled make-up lesson is missed, cancelled, or not made-up within thirty (30) days, a second make-up lesson will not be offered.

v                 Rescheduled or make-up lessons will be arranged at the discretion of the teacher.

 

 

6,            Consistent attendance at lessons is expected.  Students who are habitually tardy, absent, or unprepared will be dropped from lessons if the situation does not improve after a one month warning period.  The student’s regularly scheduled lesson time will be forfeited and possibly assigned to other current students or the next student on the waiting list.

 

 

 

 

 

7.             I want each of my students to enjoy themselves as they learn to play the harp.  In my experience students who practice regularly outside of their lesson are the ones who enjoy playing the harp the most.  Therefore, students will please make every effort to observe the following minimum guidelines for practicing:

v                 Pre-college & College students              

Ø      A minimum of 5 days of practicing per week is expected

Ø      Beginners- 30 minutes per day

Ø      2nd year students- 45 minutes per day

Ø      3rd year students and above- 1 hour (minimum) per day

 

v                 Adult students

Ø      A minimum of 5 days of practicing between lessons is expected

Ø      Beginners- 30 minutes per day

Ø      2nd year students- 45 minutes per day

Ø      3rd year students and above- 45 minutes (minimum) per day

 

 

8.            If a student arrives for their lesson unprepared (i.e. without their music or lacking sufficient practice), I reserve the right to shorten or cancel the lesson at the student’s expense.  I have set aside my time to teach, therefore a lack in preparation is a lack of respect for my time.

 

 

9.            Students (or parents) will purchase all required music, books and materials in a timely manner.

 

 

10.          Students are responsible for owning the following materials for practicing at home: (All materials are available for purchase at local music stores or harp specialty stores.)

v                 A Music Stand- a sturdy, wooden stand is recommended for the safety of your harp.

v                 Metronome- I suggest one with a loud, clicking sound.  Try them out in the store.

v                 Chromatic Tuner- students must tune their harps a minimum of once a week, tuning every day is best for the harp

v                 Tuning Key- comes with a newly purchased harp, available at harp specialty stores

v                 Assignment Book

v                 Music

 

 

11.            Students (or parents) are responsible for notifying me about any health problems I should be aware of, what to do, and whom to notify in case of emergency.

 

 

12.          Parents, siblings, or other family members who wish to attend a student’s lessons are welcome and must remain as quiet as possible during the lesson.

 

 

Marguerite Lynn Williams ~ Harp Instruction

Phone:  773-791-7520 · www.mlwharp.com · Email: marguerite@mlwharp.com

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