Studio Policy for 2007

The Music Studio consists of the Fall (mid-August – December), Spring (January – May), and Summer (June – mid-August) semesters.  Please follow the calendar provided by Ms Mei Music Studio.

Students must commit to the entire semester.  Termination of lessons during the semester is only acceptable for extreme situations such as illness, moving out of town, etc.  Any student deciding to terminate music lessons should give a 30-day notice.

All students who are currently enrolled in lesson at Ms. Mei Studio will be given first priority in scheduling.  Any student has withdrawn from lessons and later wishes to return, the student will be scheduled after current students have given priority in teacher choice and lesson time.

 There will be a recital at the end of both the spring and fall semesters.  The purpose of the recital is to allow students to demonstrate what he/she has learned in theory, techniques, and artistry.  The recital serves to encourage and to motivate students of all ages and levels of study to musicianship in piano/clarinet performances.  The recital will not only provide an opportunity for the students to perform, but will also help students set short and long term goals.  The date and time of the recital will be announced as the semester progresses. 

Missing Lessons

If notice is provided 48 hours prior to a missed lesson, the lesson will be rearranged to any available time slot or won’t be assessed a lesson fee.  If no such notice is provided, a make-up lesson will not be given, and the student must pay for the lesson.

All lessons missed due to inclement weather or missed by the teacher will not be assessed a lesson fee.

Tuition & Other Fees 

Tuition can be paid in two ways: by semester paid prior to the first lesson of the semester or in equal monthly installments by the first lesson of each month.

Private lesson fees for this year are as follows:

• 60 minute: $874/semester; $184/month

• 45 minute: $627/semester; $132/month

• 30 minute: $437/semester; $ 92/month

There are 7 lessons in a semester.  Payment by semester has been given a 5% discount.

Ms. Mei Studio does offer refunds but student must adhere to guideline mentioned above.

Other Fees

Late Fee: A $10.00 fee will be charged for tuition payment not received by the teacher prior to the 10^th of each month.

Returned Check Fee: A fee of $10.00 will be charged for returned checks.

Recital Fee: There is a $5 per student fee for using the recital hall.

Music Fee: The teacher will purchase the necessary music books for the student and the charge will be applied to the tuition statement.

Fees of Competitions: Students who are encouraged to participate in various performance opportunities should expect to pay the entering fees.

Miscellaneous Information

Committing to music lesson means committing to practice.  Any student doesn’t spend time on practicing should reconsider his/her commitment to the music lessons.

All students must have short fingernails, cut flush with the end of the finger.

Absolutely no drink, candy, chewing gum, or other food is allowed in the studio.

Students will be held accountable for music books and materials loaned to them from the studio.  Replacement costs will be charged for damaged or lost music.

Parents should be certain the student is inside the studio before driving away.  If your child is going to be picked up by anyone other than a parent or their regular care giver, you must provide a note at the time of drop-off.  This person must show ID before your child will be allowed to leave the premises.  Please be prompt in returning at the end of the lesson time.

Please avoid parking in front of mailbox or neighbors’ property.

During lesson hours, the teacher will not be able to answer the telephone.  The answering machine is available but will be checked only periodically and calls will be returned asap.