Studio Policy - ARK MUSIC STUDIO

ARK MUSIC STUDIO

Studio Policy
Tuition:
30 minute lesson: $35/week
60 minute lesson: $60/week

We do offer discounts:
Sibling/Family Discount: 10%
Military/EMS/Firefighter Discount: 10%
Referral discount: For every new student referred, I will offer 1 free lesson once the new student has completed one month of lessons.

Recital participation is $5/recital, and is included on the invoice for that month.

Tuition does not cover purchase of music books and supplies for individual students. Parents are welcome to purchase books anywhere (Amazon, Kennelly Keys, a neighbor’s old book, etc.). We do offer books for sale as a service for parents- but if you think you can get them cheaper, please go for it!

Payment Policy
We use a service called Wave for billing and payments, and a service called Acuity Scheduling for scheduling. Tuition for the month is due at the beginning of said month. You can expect an invoice to be emailed to you around the last week of the current month with a list of anticipated lessons for the upcoming month. If you know in advance that you will need to miss a week, you can cancel on Acuity, and it will not show up on your bill- or you can just let me know, and I will remove it from the invoice.

Payment is expected at the first lesson of the month. Payment can be made by credit card through Wave, or you can bring a check or cash to your lesson. I can also process a credit card at your lesson, but that does take some time- time I’d rather spend making music with your child, so if you feel comfortable taking care of it yourself online, please do so!

Missed Lessons
Sometimes, illnesses, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances arise- it happens for us sometimes too! There are a couple of options for missed lessons:
1. You can reschedule your lesson using Acuity. Get on Acuity, and see what is available, and reschedule your conflict lesson for a time that will work better for you!
2. Text me! 206.390.9479. I can also offer options for a makeup.
3. If a makeup isn’t an option, Provided we get 24 hours notice, we will prorate the following month for you!

We do ask for 24 hours notice to prorate- with 24 hours notice, your missed time can be used for other students looking for a makeup time.

No-shows forfeit their lesson fee. I will follow up- just to make sure you’re okay!

Recitals
Recitals take place at the Thumbnail Theatre in downtown Snohomish. There are two recitals per year- one in December, one in June. Specific dates are available on the website, facebook, or through our newsletter.

Many students also participate in Music in Action which is a Snohomish County Music Teachers Association event which takes place in Everett in May. Students may participate in over 13 events, and earn ribbons based on performance. The entrance fee is $15. Please let me know if you are interested.