Melissa's Music

Thank you for your interest in piano instruction in Edgewood and the East Mountains. My approach to piano instruction is to teach with great care, patience, and praise for each student.

1. Individualized piano lessons tailored to each students goals, abilities, and personality.

2. Music theory, ear-training, and a selection of music that complements each students' skill and interest level.

3. Written assignments for clear instructions on what to practice during the week.

4. Lots of praise and encouragement to help each student reach their full potential.

Piano lessons are once a week. A specific day/time will be reserved for your private lesson each week. Please be on time to benefit from your allotted time and to be considerate of the next person's lesson time. I do not allow parents or siblings to stay in the room during lessons. This is to give each student the ability to fully concentrate without distractions.

There will be two recitals per calendar year. A nominal recital fee will be charged to offset the expenses of securing a location, programs, awards presented, etc. Dates will be set as early as possible so that friends and relatives can make plans to attend.

The fees listed below include instruction time, lesson planning, plus teacher's knowledge and time selecting appropriate music for student's level and enjoyment, a studio that offers performance opportunities in the form of a Spring Recital and Winter Recital, and a teacher's commitment to excellence in teaching a love and knowledge of music.



Weekly 30 minute lessons



September-June:



$80/mo.



Summer Lessons: July-August



$60/mo.



Nonrefundable pre-payment for piano lessons is made monthly, due on the first lesson of each month. I will purchase necessary music books to give to students at their lessons. You will receive notification when your child is ready for his/her next books. These may be paid for with the next month's lessons. The cost of each book (Lesson and Theory) is $10.



There will be a $5 late fee per child if payment is made after the first lesson of the month.



Checks should be made payable to Melissa Flaming.



Lessons are not pro-rated for any reason. Please understand that this policy will be strictly enforced beginning July 1, 2009. The full monthly fee is required.

• Commit to regular practice for as long as you need to reach your goals.
• Bring assignment sheet and all music for the week’s assignment
• Follow all directions and complete each week's assignment.
• Please ask questions when you don’t understand.
• Come to lessons with a positive attitude to learn and be ready to have fun!

Praise and encouragement are your greatest tools in helping your children succeed in piano lessons.

• Provide a quiet and undisturbed time for practice.
• Provide a tuned and well-maintained instrument.
• Assist your child in making and keeping a regular practice schedule.
• Provide support and encouragement
• Ensure your child arrives on-time for scheduled lessons
• Read and uphold all Studio Policies
• Pay for lessons and music books by the first lesson of each month.

By enrolling in private piano lessons, students and parents are agreeing to abide by these policies.

Payments for individual lessons are not accepted.

Make-up lessons will be available at no additional charge when 24 hours advance notice is given that a lesson will be missed. If less than 24 hours notice is given, a makeup lesson will only be given with an acceptable excuse, such as a medical emergency or illness.

Make-up lessons must be arranged during normal teaching dates and times or can be arranged at a mutually agreeable time.

Make-up lessons are limited to two in any given semester and may not be carried over.

There are no refunds for missed lessons.

No lesssons will be held on the following holidays:
*Labor Day
*Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
*Moriarity/Edgewood Schools Christmas Break
*Good Friday
*Memorial Day
*July 4th
*Veteran’s Day.

From time to time, this policy may change. You will be provided with policy updates in a timely manner.