Lessons
I offer lessons for children and adults of all ages (see suggested starting age for different instruments and voice at the end of this document) on a variety of band instruments. Lessons are offered once weekly in the following blocks: 30 minutes, 45 minutes & 60 minutes. Thirty minute lessons are recommended for students in elementary and middle school with more experienced students (high school) benefitting from longer times.

Tuition
Tuition is paid monthly in advance and is due by the last lesson of the month for the following month. Tuition for Jay's lessons is a flat rate of $124.00 per month for four (4) 30-minute lessons ($32.00 per lesson). The extra lesson (5th) that occurs some months will be used as make up lessons or count as free of makeups are not needed.

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Any student who has not paid for lessons by the last day of the month prior to the first lesson the following month may be removed from the schedule and that lesson time made available to other prospective students. Students will not receive a refund if they discontinue lessons before the previously paid month is complete.

I ask that parents and students give 30 days notice before discontinuing lessons.
If the instructor must reschedule a lesson, and the lesson is missed, it will not be rescheduled again.

Make up policy
Jay maintains a full schedule on their lesson days and it may be difficult to schedule make up lessons during their normal schedule. Students are not guaranteed make-ups for missed lessons. Even though make-up lessons are not required, Jay may try to do so at his discretion and only as scheduling permits.

With the exception of personal illness or family emergency, no lesson will be considered for a make up unless there is more than 24 hours notice given to the instructor. Please contact Jay as soon as illness or emergency is known. Scheduling conflicts are not considered a family emergency.

No lesson will be made up if missed without notification. Not showing up without notice and expecting tuition credit compares to an instructor not showing up and expecting payment. Or, it compares to attending a private school or college and expecting a refund when a class is missed. It is the same here at The Music Hutch Studio. Jay provides friendly and professional instruction and gives his students the very best possible lessons. He counts on his students to attend lessons and the income from that. Enrolling in music lessons requires a commitment from all parties involved.

Please be aware that Jay is not expected to adjust lesson times to accommodate after school and evening activities such as sports activities, rehearsals, doctor’s appointments, etc.

What am I paying for?
You are paying for the music professional expertise and to reserve a specific weekly time and day just for you. The same time is reserved for you each week a month in advance. That way, you can schedule all activities with confidence and be consistent with lesson attendance.

Attendance
Students are expected to attend every lesson. Plan to warm up before the lesson and to come 5 minutes early to assemble instrument and be ready to begin. If a student is late to a lesson, it will not be extended. Lost time will not be made up.

Students should be prepared and bring any materials Jay requires.

Home Practice
Students are expected to practice the following amount of time per day, five to seven days each week:

30 minute lesson – 20-30 minutes of practice time each day
Note: 15 minutes for a beginner during the first few months
45 minute lesson – 30-45 minutes of practice time each day
60 minute lesson – 45-60 minutes of practice time each day

Students are expected to come to each lesson prepared. A prepared student gets the most out of lessons. Practicing is the training portion of learning. Poor preparation leads to frustration and a lack of progress. Mastering the material and making weekly progress creates confidence and enjoyment!

Parent Supervision
Children under 12 years old should be supervised at all times while in the waiting room. Please be mindful of the lesson in progress and keep noise to a minimum. Children should not be left unsupervised before or after lessons. Jay is in back-to-back lessons and cannot be responsible for supervising children after their lessons have ended.

Holidays/Inclement Weather
The studio is open on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break weeks. Please check with Jay about revised schedules. Most of the time, when County Schools are closed for inclement weather, so will The Music Hutch Studio. Check with Jay to confirm whether or not your lesson is cancelled.

Recommended Ages for Student Lessons
Woodwinds: (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone) 4th – 12th grades
Brass: (Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, French Horn) 4th – 12th
Tuba – 6th – 12th grades