REGISTRATION
Our academic year begins in September. Current students are expected to re-registered for the
new year by the end of the month. The annual registration cost is $35 per student or $55 per
family. Registration is paid directly to Music on Main (not the instructor).
WITHDRAWAL
Students leaving the program during the year are asked to provide a 30-day notice so a new
student can be scheduled for that time slot in advance.
MONTHLY TUITION (Beginning September 1, 2023)
Monthly tuition is $90 per month beginning September 1, 2023. Monthly tuition includes an 30
minute, in-person, private lesson each week with an assigned instructor. Tuition is due by the
10th of each month. A late fee of $5 will be charged for fees paid after the 10th of the month. If
the fees remain unpaid on the 15th the student may lose the time slot. Tuition is paid directly to
the instructor. Each instructor will let you know their preferred method of payments (cash,
check, PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, etc.).
BAND and GROUP LESSONS
Monthly tuition will vary by instructor. In order to participate in a group or band, students are
normally expected to also take a private lesson during the week.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
A student is scheduled for a specific lesson day and time. If under 18, the parent/guardian is
responsible for student attendance. Instructors may occasionally allow a lesson to be
rescheduled at their discretion if given advance notice However, rescheduling is not
guaranteed.
INSTRUCTOR ATTENDANCE
If an instructor misses a lesson that is not a scheduled break (sickness, family emergency, etc.)
the student will be offered a make-up lesson or be credited for one lesson on the next month’s
tuition.
WEATHER CLOSINGS
Should the studio have to close for inclement weather, a make-up lesson will be scheduled or a
credit given on the next month’s tuition. In some cases, the instructor may offer a remote lesson.
We do not follow the school system on inclement weather closings. In case of a weather closing,
students will be contacted in a timely manner by the instructor or office staff. Weather closings
will be announced on social media, in addition to calls or texts.
STUDIO BREAKS
Tuition includes studio breaks for holidays including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Memorial
Day, Christmas and Independence Day. See calendar included in the policies.
SUMMER LESSONS
The studio does not close for the summer; however we do take a summer break during the
Independence Day week. Students are expected to attend lessons as much as possible and
continue to pay monthly tuition through the summer to keep the current time slot. We often offer
additional activities such as music camps, group classes and workshops during the summer
months so stay tuned!
DURING LESSON
● Phone use is not permitted during a lesson unless the instructor has given permission or
in case of an emergency. Students will be asked to keep the phone on silent during the
lesson to avoid disruption.
● Be on time for the lesson. We encourage you to come a few minutes early especially if
you play an instrument that needs to be taken out of a case. The instructor is not
responsible for making-up time loss due to tardiness.
● Students are expected to be respectful of the instructor.
● Students are expected to be prepared for the lesson. This includes bringing all materials
needed and having practiced the skills assigned from the previous lesson. Student
growth is dependent on the time and effort put in during and after the lesson.
● Family members are welcome to observe a lesson. We will have a Spring showcase in
May and a Winter showcase in December to allow students to perform for family, friends
and members of the community.
● Remember to take all your personal belongings with you at the end of the lesson! The
studio cannot be responsible for any lost items. If you have lost an item, please ask your
instructor and the front desk if an item has been turned in.
WAITING AREA
● Children younger than 8 in the waiting area must have adult supervision.
● Please do not wander around the studio or touch the instruments.
● Please avoid making phone calls while in the waiting room.
● The studio cannot be responsible for student supervision after a lesson. Please let the
instructor and/or front desk (704-986-0130) know if you are running late in returning to
pick up a student.