Studio Policy
In setting down the following policy it is Li-San’s desire to develop a harmonious relationship with students so that her students will have an enjoyable educational experience.
Tuition
Missed Lessons
Requirements
Practice
Goal oriented and focused practice is crucial in order for a student to progress. Li-San requires that students practice at least 5 days a week. Li-San suggests the following minimum times for daily practice:
Parent Supervision
The parent should make sure that the student is completing the weekly practice and assignments. The parent is not required to stay in the studio, but may in order to keep up with practice requirements and progress.
Performance Classes
Students are expected to attend performance classes where they perform for other students as part of their training. The fee is noted in the invoice for each term when appropriate and is non-refundable, even if the student misses the class. If the student can't come to the class, please note this in replying to the invoice.
Studio Agreement
Tuition
- Full payment of tuition fee by the school term and exam or eisteddfod fees is due the 1st lesson of each term as detailed in an invoice, which is given at end of the previous term.
- Please give at least 2 weeks notice to discontinue lessons or change lesson time/day, as 2 weeks of lessons will be charged from date of notice.
- Tuition is to be paid for the whole term regardless of how many lessons are attended unless notice has been given to discontinue lessons.
- Tuition fee is non-refundable.
- Tuition is provided on a weekly basis during the school term.
- 70 minute performance classes are held during school holidays for some students. Attendance in the classes are highly recommended.
Missed Lessons
- No refunds will be given for lessons missed by the student.
- Make up lessons will be provided in case of the student’s sickness, for which notice is appreciated as soon as possible. Make up lessons will also be provided if at least 7 days notice is given, otherwise the lesson is forfeited.
- Students are allowed a maximum of 2 make up lessons per term. Any further missed lessons are forfeited.
- Make up lessons are not guaranteed to be individual lessons.
- Missed make up lessons are forfeited.
- Any lessons missed by Li-San will be made up for or credited to next term’s tuition.
Requirements
- Students are expected to be prepared for their lesson, and bring all books.
- Li-San requires that students have a well tuned acoustic piano and a metronome in their home for practice.
- A weighted 88 key digital piano is acceptable for beginner level students. A good quality piano is essential for developing a sensitive touch and listening skills.
- Li-San decides the appropriate lesson length for each student. This can range from 30-60 minute lessons weekly depending a number of factors.
Practice
Goal oriented and focused practice is crucial in order for a student to progress. Li-San requires that students practice at least 5 days a week. Li-San suggests the following minimum times for daily practice:
- Beginners to Grade 1 - 30 minutes.
- Grade 2-4 - 40 minutes.
- Grade 5-6 - 50 minutes.
- Grade 7-8 - 60 minutes.
- Certificate/Diploma level – 90 minutes.
Parent Supervision
The parent should make sure that the student is completing the weekly practice and assignments. The parent is not required to stay in the studio, but may in order to keep up with practice requirements and progress.
Performance Classes
Students are expected to attend performance classes where they perform for other students as part of their training. The fee is noted in the invoice for each term when appropriate and is non-refundable, even if the student misses the class. If the student can't come to the class, please note this in replying to the invoice.
Studio Agreement
- I agree that Li-San is not responsible for any injuries sustained on the studio site.
- Li-San has the right to discontinue teaching any student who portrays inappropriate conduct or who fails to respect the studio policy (there is no refund of tuition fee for this).