Studio Policy

Tuition

Tuition is due the FIRST LESSON of each month. All private lessons are on a level-tuition plan, which charges the same monthly tuition 12 months a year. For example, if the month has 5 weeks, you pay the same as a month that has 4 lessons. Yearly Tuition gives you 46 lessons a year with 6 weeks off.
Cash and Checks payable to Syren's Voice are accepted.

Cancellations/ Make-up Lessons

Notification is expected on the first day of the month if your student is unable to make a lesson due to vacation, school, etc. We can set up a make up lesson during that month. You must give at least 24 hours notice if you are canceling a lesson time. If you cancel a lesson on the scheduled day and the reason is not illness or emergency related, it will not be eligible for a make up lesson.

Holidays

For the month of December, I am away usually the 23rd of December to January 2 visiting my family. Generally, this time is one or two of the weeks off in the tuition plan.

Summer Classes

Students are encouraged to continue lessons during the summer months. I am aware that many families go on vacations during the summer. I can work around your schedule. Plus I offer a great spectrum of summer classes and camps that may be a good addition to your private lessons. Let me know if you are interested!!

Termination of Lessons

If you decide to terminate lessons at any time during the year, any tuition fees already paid will not be reimbursed whether or not the student chooses to attend the remaining lessons for the month. If you are late in paying a month's tuition and then decide to terminate lessons, you are still financially responsible for paying the entire tuition for that month.

Music Books

Books are not included in monthly tuition. If you wish, I can purchase books for your student and will expect reimbursement on the next lesson date, or I will give you the book titles and you can purchase the books on your own.

Recitals

Recitals are held three times a year - spring, summer, and winter at which time students will have an opportunity to share their talent with loved ones. Advanced notice will be provided. Recitals are recommended, but not mandatory.

Practice and Parent Support

Work with your child to set up a daily, uninterrupted practice time to establish a routine. Sufficient scheduled practice time on a daily basis is the surest guarantee that your child will experience consistent progress. Parents should ask their child how practicing is going. Sitting in the room to listen to a couple of songs will show your son or daughter that you have interest in what they are doing and that you enjoy listening to them sing.