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Policies

Academic Year

The academic year runs from September 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Classes are held Monday through Saturday, excluding the following holidays:

    • Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)
    • Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
    • Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day)
    • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day)
    • Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)

Billing Policies

    • All tuition is calculated for a full school year (based upon the number of class weeks in the Academic year) and is prorated to your start date.
    • Tuition is divided into equal installments which will not always correlate to the number of weeks in a month.
    • Payments are due on the 1st of each month. If paying by check tuition is due by the first class of the month.
    • On the first of each month, we will charge your tuition. An email receipt will be provided upon request.
    • Returned checks and declined credit cards will be assessed a $25.00 fee.
    • You are not charged for holidays.
    • All tuition is non-refundable.
    • If your situation changes once you are registered and you are no longer able to enjoy your Green Piano class or lesson you may discontinue with a two-week notice. You may provide your notice by sending an email to bemish@greenpiano.com. Registration, tuition, and production fees are non-refundable.

Attendance Policies

Student Absences:

    • Private music lesson students are allowed three (3) complimentary rescheduled classes per year for student cancellations. Students registering mid-year – after January 2024 – are entitled to two (2) rescheduled classes until the end of the academic year.
    • All rescheduled classes must adhere to the following:
    • Must be for a class in which at least 4 hours’ notice of cancelation was provided.
    • Must be scheduled by the client via the scheduling portal.
    • Must occur within by the same number date of the missed class in the following month.
    • May not be rescheduled again.
    • Rescheduling is available beyond our complimentary offering!
    • Attend a remote lesson!

Teacher Cancellations:

    • Teacher absences or lessons canceled by Green Piano may be rescheduled without penalty.
    • Missed rescheduled lessons will not be rescheduled and are forfeited.
    • Students withdrawing before the end of the school year forfeit all make-ups.
    • There will be no tuition refunds for missed music lessons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any costs in addition to tuition?

When a student begins there is an initial investment of music books which we have on hand for your convenience.  

What are the classes like?

Piano classes will cover all aspects of a “sound education”.  Each student will be instructed in the geography of the keyboard, how to play music with optimal sound and comfort (technique), how to listen and enjoy the music genre of their choice, and  as some of the music history behind the genre they like best.

How will I know if my child is ready to begin lessons?

Students are fully prepared for their lessons when they have developed the ability to recognize letters and numbers and demonstrate the capacity to sustain focus for at least a 30-minute lesson.

How much time should be spent practicing?

Practice time recommendations are tailored to the student’s age. For primary students, 10-15 minutes of practice 3-5 times a week is a good starting point. Children aged 7-10 can practice for up to 30 minutes 3 times a week. Remember, you are investing in your child’s future by paying for piano lessons. Consistent practice at home is essential for your child to make meaningful progress.

What if I can't attend my in-studio class?

If a student cannot attend a scheduled in-studio lesson due to illness or family conflict, the lesson may be attended at its regularly scheduled time via ZOOM. The studio must be notified at least 4 hours in advance, please email bemish@greenpinao.com with a “ZOOM request”.  The link to remote lessons is provided in each confirmation email for your convenience.