Mary WilliamsPiano Studio

STUDIO POLICY
Private lessons are held weekly unless otherwise stated (see calendar on website). All lessons are one hour in length. To ensure a prompt lesson start time, the student should arrive five minutes early.

Lessons missed by the student will not be rescheduled. If a student is not able to attend a lesson, an advance notice to the teacher is expected. If the teacher is unable to attend a lesson, the student will be reimbursed $55 dollars at the following lesson.

PRACTICE
Students are to come to lessons fully prepared with all assignments from the following week thoroughly practiced/studied. A minimum of five days of practice a week, not including lesson time, is crucial.

All assignments will be recorded in the student’s assignment notebook. It is imperative that this assignment notebook be referred to while practicing at home. It lists detailed instructions to assist with each piece/assignment to be completed.


THE ROLE OF THE PARENT
One of the great lessons to be learned as a piano student is time management and self-discipline. These traits are almost never not innate to children and need constant reinforcement from the parents. It is necessary for the student to have consistent daily practice in order to reach his/her full potential. A consistent practice routine also helps to build lasting knowledge and confidence in piano playing.

Each child is expected to practice thoroughly a minimum of five days a week. It is the responsibility of the parent to encourage such a routine. Always refer to the assignment notebook for practicing guidelines.

Parents are encouraged to wait at the studio as their child is having his/her lesson. Parents may be asked to participate during the lesson so as to receive instruction in assisting their child for practice at home. If the parent brings another child, this child must remain under the control of the parent at all times.

PERFORMANCES
Each student will be offered chances to perform during the year. Thorough, consistent practice will ensure readiness for such performances. Students who are well prepared in time for the recitals will be expected to perform. This helps to build confidence in playing for an audience and allows the student an opportunity to show off his/her hard work.

TUITION AND MATERIALS
Tuition cost covers all lessons, group classes, and recitals. Tuition can be paid in one single payment at the beginning of the semester, or two payments, one at the beginning of the semester and one half way through the semester. Summer Lessons require one single payment. Please make checks payable to Mary Williams Piano Studio.

Tuition costs do not cover materials or competition/festival entry fees. The teacher will purchase all necessary materials and competition/festival entry. The students will be billed at the end of every semester, and the teacher is to be reimbursed via cash or check upon receipt of invoice. Checks written for materials and performance fees should be made payable to
Mary Williams.

Material and/or tuition costs received after the specified date are subject to a 10% late fee.