September ‘26-August ‘27
STUDIO POLICY
Every music student is unique. They have distinct goals and aspirations. They learn in different ways. My primary goal as a teacher is to provide a unique learning experience tailored to my student’s aspirations. Most importantly-we focus on making music a lifelong pursuit.
Piano Students will need a well-maintained and tuned acoustic piano or full-sized weighted digital keyboard for daily practice. If you want help purchasing an appropriate piano, I will be glad to provide links to a variety of suitable options. Additional materials may be recommended by the teacher.
Parental Support is an extremely important factor in musical training. Students whose parents take an active role in their progress tend to be more enthusiastic and productive. Provide a quiet space where the student can practice, and encourage a regularly scheduled practice time each day.
The studio is located at 410 W Kansas, Medicine Lodge.
Please be sure that your children’s hands are washed before they come to lessons. This will help to prevent the spread of germs and will ensure that the instruments stay clean.
CURRICULUM:
I use the Mayron Cole Music curriculum for the 5 yrs and older group piano classes. Assignments are listed at the front of the book. There is a charge of $17- $22 for each book (depending on the level).
The 3-4 year old group class will use the Wunderkeys book. The charge for this book is $15.
For group guitar and ukulele classes I use the Modern Band Method by Hal Leonard. This book will be an additional $15-$20 fee.
Vocal students will use The Full Voice Workbook by Nikki Loney along with other supplemental songs/books, which will be determined for each student’s individual need. The Workbook will be purchased by me and there will be an estimated charge of $15-$20 per book.
STUDIO TUITION * PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Students will have 40 lessons September-August year. Students are expected to take lessons in the summer. The Summer Schedule is announced mid-spring.
Student tuition:
Individual lessons: 30 minute lesson-$60/month
Music & Movement: 40 minute class-$60/month
Group lessons: 45 minute group-$60/month.
-Books are not included in the tuition fee and can cost anywhere from $9-$30, depending on the book(s) the student is assigned.
OR
Semester Tuition: Fall (Sept-Dec) $228, Spring (Jan-May) $285, Summer (June-July) $114
Year Tuition: (Sept-August) $594
Registration/tech fee: $25/student, for current students. $30/student, for new students. No more than $50/family. This is due before the first lesson in September. (this will be prorated for those starting at a later date).
-Late fee: charged if tuition hasn’t been paid by the 10th of the month= $20
-NSF check fee: $50 charged for non-sufficient checks
The Studio website: https://stephaniemae.duetpartner.com will send out monthly invoices. You can pay through the website (PayPal/Stripe) or in person.
Where Does My Tuition Go? Students can expect to spend an additional $30-$60 a year on books. Tuition reserves your weekly time slot and studio membership. It also covers the cost of:
*Lesson planning and repertoire selection *App subscriptions and studio *Resources and materials. software.
*Piano tuning and maintenance *Incentive programs and game *Supplemental instruments. materials.
*Recital venues and programs *Studio taxes and insurance
*Professional studio memberships
MISSED LESSONS * CANCELLATIONS
Lesson times are standing appointments; a student’s lesson time is reserved for only them each week, and it is their responsibility to attend. Dance classes and sports teams do not offer reimbursements if you cannot attend a rehearsal or game- music lessons are no different.
If your child didn’t go to school that day because of sickness, your child should not come to piano.
Rescheduling- Cancel/reschedule your lesson by contacting me. Reschedules are not guaranteed.
If the teacher must cancel lessons, students will be offered another lesson time or tuition may be credited. In the event of severe weather and school is cancelled, lessons will also be canceled that day.(tuition will not be credited for weather cancellations)
RECITALS * STUDIO BREAKS
Students will be given the opportunity to participate in the Spring Recital each year in addition to other performance opportunities and studio parties (as soon as I have the performance dates scheduled you will be notified).
The studio is NOT closed on every national holiday. Sometimes students will have lessons on a day when there is no school. See the calendar on the website for all holiday and studio breaks.
CONTACTING THE TEACHER
Questions? Need to talk? Some questions can be handled during lesson time, or you may call/text me. Email is also another way to get a hold of me if you don’t need an answer right away.
Cell: 620-213-3178 * Email: sdhawkins_67104@yahoo.com
DISCONTINUATION OF LESSONS
Music is a lifelong pursuit, but lessons are not always possible for a multitude of reasons. Whatever the reason, I will not take discontinuation of lessons personally. If you are unsatisfied with your lessons for any reason or if you are contemplating quitting, please speak freely to me about your concerns.
Discontinuation of lessons requires a 30 day written and paid notice- This gives us time to wrap up any current projects and discuss how the student can continue to follow their music goals. This also allows me the time to fill that empty lesson slot so that I can avoid a loss in income. No refunds are given for lessons that are not taken. Thank you for your consideration.
Mutual respect is a key goal in our studio. At the discretion of myself, a student will be dismissed from my studio for any of the following reasons, including, but not limited to:
- Consistent late payments, practice habits that are not in line with studio requirements, lack of motivation and progress, excessive absences or tardiness, failure to abide by studio policies, consistently not bringing materials to lessons, refusing to follow the weekly assignment, continual misbehavior, inappropriate or disrespectful behavior towards myself or other students.
CALENDAR:
40 lessons total from Sept. - August
No lessons:
Sept. 11
Oct. 22
Nov. 23-27
Dec. 17
Dec. 21-Jan 8
March 3
March 15-19
April 15
May 17- June 4
August 1- Sept. 6
AGREEMENT TO TERMS * PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE FORM
Please read carefully over the policies and sign and return this form. Keep the remaining pages for your records. Studio policies are also located on the website at https://stephaniemae.duetpartner.com
I understand the Tuition and Payment Schedule.
I understand the Missed Lessons and Cancellations policy.
I understand that I must offer a written and paid notice 30 days prior to withdrawing from lessons as a business courtesy to Stephanie.
Does the studio have permission to feature photos and/or videos of this student (s) on the studio website, Facebook page, and/or promotional items?
Yes___ Please ask on a case by case basis_____ No_____
In case of a medical emergency, I (Stephanie Mae) will use my best judgment in obtaining medical care for your child and you will accept the responsibility for any related expenses.
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Stephanie Mae
Stephanie’s Music Studio
821 N Walnut
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
I have read and agree to adhere to the terms and policies listed above. I understand that failure to follow the above terms and policies might limit my success as a student and that multiple violations of this contract could end my association with Stephanie’s Music Studio.
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