Tuition Policy

 

Enrollment: Enrollment is open throughout the year. A registration fee of $40.00 per student is due upon registration and every January in order to maintain enrollment.

Tuition: We have a month to month policy; no refunds will be issued. Tuition is prepaid for the month and will not be billed per lesson. Tuition is due before the 1st of each month. A late fee of $10.00 per student will be due after the 10th. Tuition covers (4) four lessons per month, 30 minutes in length once a week. A fifth week in a month will be taught and used for Holiday closures and qualified make-ups.

Absences: 

  • Make-ups are not guaranteed. Please make every effort to be at each lesson. To qualify for a make-up please observe the following:
  • Tuition is paid on time every month. Accounts must be current.
  • Communication received prior to absence.

Non-Qualified Absences:

  • No Call-No Shows (no communication received).
  • Non-emergencies: Vacations, sporting events, etc.
  • Unpaid electronic payment fees will render make-ups ineligible.

Recurring Absences: Enrollment may be dropped if the student misses two (2) consecutive lessons with no communication (No Call-No Shows). Re-registration will be required to return and placement on a waiting list for a new day/time, if applicable.

Eligible make-ups: You will be contacted when there is an opening.

  • Missed or cancelled scheduled make-up lessons will not be rescheduled.
  • Make-ups should be completed within 30 days of absence.

Lesson Hold:  If you will be unable to attend lessons for 4 weeks or longer, please notify the school in advance. A Hold Fee of $20 per student, per month and pre-payment of returning month is required to reserve your lesson time. If a request is not made, the lesson time will be released. A request form must be on file with payment in full prior to the absence.

School Closures: School closures will be posted in the school and on the website's calendar. If your lesson time is on a day the school will be closed, your teacher will discuss how the lesson will be made up. Fifth weeks are used for this purpose. Subscribe to our calendar at andyhymelschoolofmusic.com/events.

Holidays: The school will be closed the week of July 4th, Thanksgiving and the last 2 weeks at the end of December. Full payment is required to maintain your enrollment. We do not pro-rate lessons. (Holiday closures may be adjusted, please check the calendar closer to closure dates).

Payment Methods: 1.     Cash, checks, or money order. We accept electronic payments via PayPal or Zelle. There is a $5 per class fee for ALL electronic payments. No CREDIT or DEBIT Cards are accepted at this time. NSF Checks: All checks returned NSF will have a $30.00 charge added upon repayment.

 

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to teach and explore music with you. Together, with our experienced and caring teachers, your involvement and regular practice, you can grow musically, personally, and achieve your musical expectations and perhaps more than you ever dreamed of!