Lesson Policy

Andy Hymel’s School of Music Lesson Policy

In order to provide the most professional study of music possible, a lesson policy is needed. We ask that you please read this policy carefully.

 1. Fees: The fees paid are for four lessons per month. If there are five weeks in a month, you teacher will teach you on the 5^th week. These lessons will be used as makeup lessons, in case a lesson is missed. Payments are to be made no later than the 5^th of each month. If payment is made after the 5^th, there will be a $10.00 late fee due upon payment of lesson fee, and you will forfeit all makeup lessons. There is a $25.00 yearly registration fee to maintain enrollment at the school. This fee is due EVERY JANUARY.

 2. Missed Lessons: If a student misses a lesson for any non emergency reason, the lesson will not be made up. You will get a makeup lesson if the teacher cancels the lesson, and if you talk to your teacher in advance about missing a lesson. If you just don’t show up to your lesson, it will be considered taught and not eligible for a makeup lesson. In case of emergencies, exceptions will be made. From time to time, your teacher will need to cancel lessons to play music professionally. In this case, the school will not require the lesson be made up within a certain time frame. Your teacher will arrange the make up lesson. It is important to maintain a regular schedule in your study of music.

 3. December: The school will be closed for two weeks at the end of December. By teaching the 5^th week of certain months, you will have these two weeks made up in advance.  Full payment for December is required to maintain your enrollment in the school.

 4. NSF Checks: All checks returned NSF will have a $30.00 charge added upon repayment. If you plan to be gone for most of a month, it will be policy to pay for that month in advance, to reserve you time slot. If you don’t pay in advance you will have to re-register with the school. Our lessons run back to back. Do your best to be on time for your lesson.

 Finally, you have a rare opportunity to study music with experienced and caring teachers. Do your part by being involved and practicing on a regular basis. Together, we can grow and musically and personally, and perhaps achieve things others only dream of!