We will teach students the language of music in a positive and enthusiastic environment. We will tailor the curriculum to match each student's specific learning needs.

We can teach you to:

Build efficient practice routines

Develop techniques through targeted exercises

Prepare level-appropriate repertoire for performances or competitions

Play your all-time favorite songs confidently

Feel prepared for auditions or pulblic performances

Or, simply play freely, and rebuild yourself

Students agree to arrive at each lesson punctually, well-prepared, and with their assignment books, music, and instrument ready. Be kind and courteous to teachers and use a respectful tone when speaking. To make good progress, daily quality practice is necessary. Please ask questions about home assignments so the student and parents can completely understand the assignments and goals.

Parents: If something is happening at home or school that is affecting your child please let me know. The more information I have, the more I can be sensitive to the needs of your child.

Each student is responsible for purchasing the required music and materials for lessons. Materials will be assigned by me and the student will be expected to have the materials no later than two weeks after the materials have been assigned. Advanced notice will be provided whenever possible.

Lessons follow the NSMS Academic Calendar and are billed monthly based on the scheduled number of lessons. Tuition is automatically charged on the 1st of each month via Stripe. A $10 late fee applies to payments not received by the 3rd. All payments are non-refundable.

Studio closures (e.g. holidays, illness, performances) will be communicated in advance. These weeks do not qualify for make-up credits. No payments via Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, check, or cash are accepted.

Please note: Tuition are non-refundable, tuition reserves your weekly time slot, regardless of attendance.

To discontinue enrollment, written notice via email must be received no later than the 15th of the current month.

In the event of mild teacher or student illness, severe weather, or other scheduling conflicts, lessons may be conducted virtually at the regularly scheduled time. When a virtual lesson is provided, an in-person make-up will not be available. If a student chooses not to attend the virtual lesson, that lesson and the associated tuition will be forfeited.

Lessons canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice are not eligible for a make-up.

Lessons canceled or rescheduled with 24+ hours’ notice may choose ONE of the following options per semester (Jan–May /Jun-Aug / Sep–Dec):

1. One in-person make-up lesson, or

2. One online make-up lesson, or

3. Two asynchronous lessons

Lessons canceled by the instructor will be rescheduled within 30 days.

All the scheduled makeup lessons must be used within 30 days. All payments are non-refundable. Tuition is based on the number of lessons scheduled by the school and will not be adjusted. Planned absences with advance notice may receive a make-up credit. Summer enrollment is required to guarantee a fall spot.

From time to time, we use photos and short video clips of students around the school, on the school website, or in social media posts. These are intended to encourage other students and support other teachers. Students are only identified by their first names. If you prefer that your child’s image not be used in this way, please let us know in writing.

Labor Day: September 1, 2025

Thanksgiving Break: November 24–30, 2025

Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Memorial Day: May 25, 2026

Independence Day: July 4, 2026

Please mark your calendars. These breaks are built into the studio calendar, and no make-up lessons will be scheduled for these closures. If you would like to schedule a lesson during the break, please speak directly with your teacher.