The Peterson Studio

 CALENDAR

Lessons begin on September 9, 2024 and run through June 13, 2025.  Classes are scheduled Monday - Friday. 

Summer session runs from June 24, 2024 through August 7, 2025 -  Tuesday - Thursday

NO LESSONS WILL BE TAUGHT ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

October 3; October 14-18; November 11; November 27; November 29; December 16 - January 1; January 20; February 17; April 14-18; and May 26.

REGULAR LESSONS WILL BE TAUGHT ON ALL OTHER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OR CLOSINGS, INCLUDING SCHOOL SNOW DAYS (IN STUDIO OR REMOTE), UNLESS NOTIFIED BY THE TEACHER.  RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS NOT LISTED ON THE CALENDAR WILL BE ACCOMMODATED WITH PRIOR NOTIFICATION.  IN CASES OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, AS ALWAYS, SAFETY COMES FIRST SO USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION. PLEASE NOTE:  THE STUDIO ENROLLS STUDENTS FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THEREFORE, DOES NOT FOLLOW ANY ONE SCHOOL CALENDAR. 

TUITION (GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - AUGUST 31, 2025)
  

Tuition is automatically paid through Stripe on the first of each month.  Invoices are available to be viewed in your portal the week prior.  If you wish to pay via Credit Card or Google Pay Stripe will add a 3% fee; however, I will incur the Stripe fee if you set up payment via Bank ACH.  Credit cards, Google Pay and bank account information can be added to your account by logging into your portal and selecting the "Accounts and Invoices" tab.  Please note there is a $4.00 fee if a payment declines due to insufficient bank funds.  All accounts will be assessed a $10 fee if payment after the 10th of the month   Please contact the studio if you need assistance setting up automatic payments.   If you  terminate lessons before the end of a month, you forfeit the rest of that month's tuition.  If I terminate lessons before the end of the month, you will be refunded any unused lessons for that month.  Termination must be made in writing, prior to the end of any given month.
 
There is no registration fee, recital fee, xerox fee, book deposit, or any other hidden costs.
 

RATES

ADVANCED PRIVATE LESSONS WITH MARIA

45 minutes - $63.00

60 minutes - $58.00 (groups of 2)

 
TRADITIONAL PRIVATE LESSONS (all other teachers)
 
30 minutes - $35.00

45 minutes - $52.50

60 minutes - $70.00
 

COMPREHENSIVE GROUP PIANO LESSONS
 
60 minutes - $40.00

MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS

60 minutes - $25.00 (4 student minimum)

60 minutes - $33.00 (3 student minimum)

No refunds for missed lessons and no makeups guaranteed unless instructor is absent and must cancel

MISSED LESSONS

• THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR MISSED LESSONS. THIS INCLUDES INCLEMENT WEATHER (OR ISSUES ARISING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER), ILLNESS, VACATIONS, AND SCHOOL OR OTHER ACTIVITIES/EVENTS.  IF YOU MISS A LESSON YOU WILL STILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH.   PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE STUDIO RUNS AT FULL CAPACITY, THEREFORE MAKE UPS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED TO LESSON CANCELLATIONS OF OTHER STUDENTS.
• To cancel a lesson, please log on to your account, select Calendar and click on the lesson you want to cancel for further prompts. Please try to provide at least 24 hours notice.  Please contact the studio first if you must cancel multiple lessons due to sports, after school programs, etc.  
• PLEASE DO NOT TEXT OR EMAIL YOUR TEACHER REGARDING CANCELLATIONS OR SCHEDULING ISSUES - PLEASE DIRECT ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO MARIA.
• Cancellations will be converted to available make up spots on the calendar as they arise.  WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO SEND EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS WHEN MAKEUPS ARE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR, HOWEVER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING YOURSELF UP FOR MAKE UP SPOTS VIA THE CALENDAR IN YOUR STUDENT PORTAL.   It is important to make sure you are signing up for the correct lesson type.  However, teachers can be interchangeable in order to free up more make up spots.  The makeup spots are clearly labeled for your convenience.
• You may only sign up for one makeup per week and if you miss a makeup, you will forfeit that lesson.
• The studio reserves the right to reassign make ups if necessary.  
• Registered siblings are welcome to "swap" lesson times or take additional time if their lessons occur consecutively or concurrently.
•  Remote lessons will be offered for non scheduled studio closing or inclement weather. (See Remote Lesson Page on website)
• Missed make up lessons can not be rescheduled.
• Makeups expire on the last day of classes in June. They will not be extended into the summer session unless due to teacher cancellation.
• Makeups cannot be used to consistently change a spot that is no longer working for you. If you need to temporarily or permanently change your lesson time, or if you are able to provide me with advanced notice of a conflict,  please call me ASAP and I will make every attempt to accommodate you.  
• If we are unable to teach a private lesson, we will try to make it up by extending the lesson if the opportunity arises or rescheduling.   Lessons may also be taught by a substitute teacher.    The studio reserves the right to use a substitute teacher, however, every attempt will be made to reschedule with your assigned teacher.  If the lesson cannot be made up by the end of the summer, you will be issued a credit or refund. Make ups for teacher cancellations take precedent over all other makeups.  Studio closures due to inclement weather or situations arising from inclement weather is NOT considered a teacher cancellation.
• If you should terminate lessons prior to the end of the month, you forfeit the remainder of that month's lesson fees.
• If we should terminate lessons at any time, you will receive a full refund of any unused lessons.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
 
The studio reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is ill or otherwise unable to attend a lesson.
 
BOOK PURCHASING
 
Due to timeliness, books will be purchased for you or your child as needed. Book charges are typically added to the following month's invoice, therefore, be sure to check invoices carefully. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOUR CHILD BRING THEIR BOOKS TO EVERY LESSON.  ALTHOUGH WE TRY TO KEEP EXTRA SETS OF BOOKS,  I MAY NOT ALWAYS HAVE DOUBLES TO WORK FROM.
 
PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE
 
The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs or videos of students for use in brochures, websites, posters, advertisements, Facebook, or other social media and promotional materials the studio creates. Please provide a written request to opt out.
 
SUMMER LESSONS
The Studio is open for a total of 7 weeks in the summer. Students should expect to continue practicing piano during the summer to maintain skills they develop throughout the school year. Since spots cannot be held open, students who do not enroll in summer lessons are not guaranteed a spot in the studio for the next year.  All returning students are required to take a minimum of two lessons during the summer, which will be added to the June invoice.  You are encouraged to take more than the required number of lessons.  The schedule is posted in the Spring and you are able to register for whatever open spots work with your schedule. There are NO makeups and lessons are non-refundable.  

MISCELLANEOUS

• Email or texting is the preferred method of written communication.  Always make sure your email address and cell number is current and regularly checked. If you log into your account and click on "Message History" there will be a log of all correspondence that I have sent you so that you do not have to search through all of your emails.  
• Studio entrance is on the right side of the house.  
• Parking is in the driveway, parking lot or in front of my house.  No parking across the street and please do not park on the grass.  If parking in front of the house, please leave room for the driveway across the street to exit. The street loops around, so you will not have to turn around if you enter via Brinkerhoff and continue around the loop to exit via Maple Ave.   Please discuss these rules with anyone you designate to drop off or pick up your child. 
• Please respect my neighbors by keeping noise to a minimum and refraining from using their driveways to turn around.
• Students must keep their fingernails SHORT.
• Students must bring their music books and folder/binder to every lesson.
• Parents and children are provided a waiting area outside the studio equipped with Wifi.  Please help keep the area tidy by cleaning up food, drink, and throwing out garbage in the pails located in the driveway. 
• Young children should not be left unattended.  No children in the back yard but feel free to use the side yard.
• Please provide me with a cell number that I can text or call in the event of an emergency. 
• Please call or email Maria in ADVANCE of the lesson if you have any issues or concerns so that we can give our full attention to your child during lesson time.
• If your child rides the bus to the lesson, please be aware that if the bus is delayed or does not show up, the lesson start time cannot be delayed and my make up policy will be in affect .  ALL SCHOOLS will need a note allowing your child to ride the bus to my home on their specific day.  Without this note, your child will not be permitted on the bus. 
• We will do our best to have your child ready on time, however, occasionally we might run over the time period.  This is sometimes necessary if we feel that we need to spend a little extra time in order to assure that they will be prepared to practice for the week.  We appreciate your patience at these times and will do outr best to accommodate your schedules.

Music is my joy and passion.  I have been teaching piano for thirty four years -  I love children (of all ages!) and I love what I do.  I take great care to hire teachers who are knowledgeable, patient and connect well with children.   If you ever have any problems or concerns about me, my staff, my studio, or your child - please feel free to speak with me.  I welcome all input; constructive criticism as well as compliments!!!  I thank you so much for the opportunity to bring music into your lives and homes!

THANK YOU!