Rhythm ‘n You Piano Studio
Payment and Attendance Policies

L e s s o n   F e e s
Tuition is split into two seasons: School and Summer.

The 2011/2012 School season runs from October 3rd, 2011 thru June 29th, 2012: Students pay 9 installations of $136.00, this is based on students having 35 lessons at $35.00 per lesson.

The 2012 Summer season runs from July 16th thru August 31st: Students pay $245.00, this is based on students having 7 lessons at $35.00 per lesson. Separate Payment and Attendance Policies will be given to students/parents in June.

When two family members (living in the same home) are enrolled at the same time, one of them will receive a discounted monthly rate.

First and last month’s fees are due before or at the commencement of lessons

Tuition is due on the last lesson of each month and is the only way to secure your space for the following month.

Any payment not received by the last day of the month will attract a late fee. Payment received more than two weeks after the due date will result in the forfeit of your lessons.

Any check returned for insufficient funds will incur a fee of $25.00.

M a t e r i a l s   F e e s
Materials are to be purchased by the student.

P a y m e n t   O p t i o n s
Cash or check.
Online Bill Pay

A t t e n d a n c e   P o l i c y
Students are responsible for regular attendance. Please arrive a few minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time. A parent is required to attend their child(ren)’s lesson(s).

In case of absence, the student is required to call another student in the class to get weekly assignments in order to keep up with their class.

Rhythm ‘n You Piano Studio (RnYPS) graciously requests to be informed of any absences at least 24 hours prior to an expected absence.

RnYPS may be open for lessons during some national, bank and school holidays, you will be notified if RnYPS will be closed on dates other than the full vacation weeks noted below.

RnYPS will be closed during the School season: November 21-25; December 19-30; April 16-20;

Absences are not credited nor refunded. This includes absences due to illness, weather, traffic conditions, family vacations, sports activities, etc. This includes lessons that may be taught on the following national holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day. (You will be notified in advance if your teacher chooses not to teach on one of these holidays; at which point you will be offered an alternative make-up lesson.)

If you miss a lesson, you are welcome to attend, as an active observer, a level-appropriate shared lesson based on availability, at no extra charge. (Please inform the studio in advance for scheduling information.)

Additionally, and as a courtesy, RnYPS offers make-up workshops to be held throughout the year (usually once a month), including the summer months. There will be a variety of workshops offered focusing on composition, rhythm, duets, etc.

You may also schedule a 25 minute individual lesson (at the private lesson rate and subject to availability). This is usually not necessary, however. With the express consent and guidance from your teacher, you may progress on your own.

C a n c e l l a t i o n   P o l i c y
RnYPS graciously requests a thirty-day written notice prior to your final lesson or extended absence. No refunds are given.

RnYPS reserves the right to cancel enrollment, and student forfeits last month’s fees if a student and/or parent is unable or unwilling to adhere to the stated policies, lesson requirements, etc.  

E x t e n d e d   L e a v e   o f   A b s e n c e
If you take an extended leave for any reason, your re-enrollment is not guaranteed. RnYPS will do its best to place you in an available timeslot upon your return.

In the event that you cannot be placed upon your return, you may be put on a waiting list or referred to another studio.

Alternatively, in order to secure a space during your absence, you may opt to pay for your missed lessons

F l e x i b l e   L e a r n i n g   E n v i r o n m e n t   &   S c h e d u l e s
The ongoing flexibility of the learning environment will be affected by various factors. The configuration and size and therefore the duration of the lesson may change periodically. (2 students/30 minutes; 3/35 minutes; 4/40 minutes; 5+/50 minutes)

If circumstances ever leave you as the sole student due to scheduling or other variables, the options in adjustment of fees & lesson structure will be discussed with you at that time (and you will be asked to sign new policies that reflect that change).

R e f e r r a l   I n c e n t i v e
For each new family you refer to the Simply Music Program at Rhythm ‘n You Piano Studio, you will receive $50.00 off your monthly fee in the second full month of the new student’s lessons.