Studio Policy | Anemone Piano Studio

Piano Lesson Agreement
Effective Dates: August 22, 2026 – August 20, 2027

School Year Tuition (August 22, 2026 – June 15, 2027)

Enrollment during the academic year includes 35 weeks of lessons. Tuition is divided into nine equal monthly payments, regardless of the number of lessons in a given month. Prorated billing is available for students who begin mid-semester.

Accepted payment methods include PayPal, check, or cash. A 3% transaction fee applies to PayPal payments sent with Purchase Protection.

Tuition Due Dates:

Invoices are issued on the 15th of the prior month, with payments due by the 1st of the lesson month.
August 22, October 1, November 1, December 1, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1

Registration Deposit:

A $100 deposit per semester is required during fall and spring lesson registration to reserve a student’s weekly lesson time. This deposit is applied toward the first month’s tuition and is not an additional fee. The deposit is non-refundable, including in cases of withdrawal or schedule changes. Lesson times are not considered secured until the deposit has been received.

A $20 late fee will be charged for late payments. If an invoice is sent late by the teacher, the due date will be extended by the same number of days the invoice was delayed (e.g., if sent on December 16, payment is due January 2).

Monthly Tuition Rates (9 Equal Payments): Please ask for current tuition rates.

Monthly Recital Fees includes participation in both the Winter and Spring Recitals and the “APS Salon Concert Series” open recitals.

Semester Lesson Completion Deadlines:

Fall Semester: Lessons must be completed by December 23.
Spring Semester: Lessons must be completed by June 15.

Lessons not taken by the semester’s end are forfeited. Credits do not carry over between semesters.

Summer Lessons (June 21 – August 20, 2027)

Summer lessons offer flexible scheduling to accommodate vacations and other summer plans; however, tuition must be paid monthly based on the number of scheduled lessons. Invoices are sent on the 15th of the preceding month, with payment due by the 1st.

Students are encouraged to take as many lessons as their schedule allows. Any unused lessons may be rolled over to the following month.

Summer Lesson Rates (Per Lesson): Please ask for current tuition rates.

Piano Programs

Traditional Piano Lesson Track

Traditional piano lessons provide a structured and well-rounded approach to piano study for students of all ages and levels. Lesson lengths of up to 60 minutes per week support steady technical development, musical understanding, and consistent progress.

Minimum lesson times are determined by the student’s level:

30 minutes/week: Through Russian School of Piano Playing, Book 1, Part 1
45 minutes/week: Begins at Book 1, Part 2
60 minutes/week: Begins at Book 2 and above

Honors Piano Lesson Track

The Honors Piano Track is available to students of any age or level who demonstrate strong interest, focus, and commitment to piano study. This option provides an enriched learning environment through increased weekly lesson time.

Placement is discussed collaboratively between the teacher, student, and family, based on readiness, interest, and scheduling availability. Custom tuition quotes are provided for lesson times exceeding 60 minutes per week.

Lesson Enrollment and Scheduling

Weekly lessons are required for enrollment during the school year. Students who are unable to be placed in the schedule may join the waiting list.

Should a student choose to discontinue lessons for more than three consecutive weeks or withdraw entirely, all outstanding balances are due immediately. Refunds are not issued for unused lessons or prepaid tuition, including in cases of mid-month or mid-semester withdrawal.

The teacher reserves the right to discontinue lessons for reasons including (but not limited to): nonpayment, excessive absences, disruptive behavior, or lack of preparation.

Makeup and Cancellation Policy

Tuition reserves a weekly time slot exclusively for your child. As such, missed lessons are not refundable.

Students are allowed two makeup lessons per semester, provided at least 6 hours’ notice is given. Makeups may be scheduled:

During remaining open times in the teacher’s calendar
During a designated makeup week
With a substitute teacher (Ms. Rachel)

After two makeups, further absences are forfeited without makeup or refund.

Late Cancellations (<6 hours’ notice): These are automatically forfeited and charged.

Illness: Students should not attend lessons if they are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness. If a student arrives visibly unwell, the teacher reserves the right to end the lesson and send the student home. Any unused lesson time may be rescheduled as a makeup in accordance with the studio policy.

Online Lessons: In cases of mild illness, in-person lessons may be replaced with Zoom lessons. These do not count as makeups if held at the regularly scheduled time.

Makeup lessons must occur within the same semester. At the teacher’s discretion, an exception may be made for a missed lesson at the end of a semester, rescheduled during the first week of the next semester. This may not replace a regularly scheduled lesson.

Teacher Cancellations:

If the teacher must cancel a lesson, makeup options will be provided. If an entire teaching day is canceled, options will be limited to Zoom or substitute instruction unless otherwise noted.

Studio Environment & Expectations

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian unless prior arrangements are made.
Students may not leave the studio unattended unless authorized.
Parents are encouraged to observe lessons but must refrain from participating or interrupting.
All lessons are video recorded for educational purposes. If a family requests recordings to be turned off, a parent/guardian must attend every lesson in full.
Physical contact may occur during instruction for demonstrative purposes. By enrolling, you acknowledge and consent to this unless otherwise noted.
Unless explicitly declined, Anemone Piano Studio reserves the right to photograph or video students for lawful studio use (e.g. recital photos, website, social media). If you do not wish your child to appear in any photos or videos, please notify us in writing and your privacy will be fully respected.

Please remember: The studio is part of a private residence.

Only enter designated lesson spaces.
Use the restroom only with permission.
Students/guardians are responsible for any damages to studio property.
Be mindful of driveway parking, and do not allow children to run on the property due to safety concerns (stairs, traffic, etc.).

Agreement

By enrolling in lessons and submitting payment, you agree to abide by the studio policies outlined in this document.