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STUDIO
POLICIES!
LESSONS / LOCATION / SCHEDULE
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Kids age 8+ are welcome, as are adults of all ages!
Kids age 7 and younger are invited to contact me for information about my upcoming
“Chrysalis Class,” an introduction to music for aspiring little students -
Lessons are held in Studio #9 at the Pacific Grove Art Center on Lighthouse Ave.
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Shared Lessons begin the first week of the month, once you have been grouped
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Private Lessons can begin any time
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Shared lessons are 30 to 45 minutes, depending on student ages and group size
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Private lessons are 30 minutes
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Classes are currently offered Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
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Lessons are year-round
PARENT ROLE
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Monitor their child’s practice on an ongoing basis at home
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Provide a piano in good condition, or a weighted digital keyboard with sustain pedal
(I highly recommend the Casio Privia line, they are so good I bought two! And I can help source a new/used keyboard/piano, if you would like) -
Ensure all assignments are completed between classes and the practice playlist is checked
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PAY TUITION ON THE FIRST!
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Parent attendance is required for students age 10 and younger, except in special cases
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Commit to a long-term relationship with piano lessons and structured practice at home!
STUDENT ROLE
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Bring their Folder with all notes and materials to class
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The songs must be kept “alive” practice marked daily and shown at each lesson
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Student must practice on the same day after the lesson to reinforce the new learning
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Watch any videos assigned
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Practice 10–20 minutes per day, at least 5 days per week
TUITION AND MATERIAL FEES
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Monthly tuition for weekly lessons: Shared $140/month; Private $220/month
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Tuition is due on the first of each month; late fees are $25/week after
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Tuition remains the same regardless of the number of lessons in any given month---some months have more lessons, some months have less. Depends on planetary rotation or whatever.
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Student Take-Home Materials are available and cost $30 per level
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Supplemental Take-Home Materials (jazz, blues, accompaniment, Christmas, etc) cost $10-$20 each
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Please make checks payable to: Michaela Kuenster
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INSTANT / ONLINE / APP-BASED PAYMENTS ARE APPRECIATED AND ENCOURAGED!
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Venmo: @MichaelaK
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PayPal: @MichaelaKK
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Zelle: 310-967-9594
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MISSED LESSONS
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Please contact me 24 hours prior to the missed lesson
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Makeup lessons will be offered FOR A FEE OF $30, based on availability
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No credit for missed lessons---Missing piano class is like missing Soccer practice
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But if I have to cancel your weekly lesson for some reason,
I will offer you a free make-up lesson or a discount to the following month's tuition
HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
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Taking a month off of lessons without paying tuition is not an option!
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In order to maintain your time slot, you must pay 50% tuition during each month absent
DISCONTINUING LESSONS
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A 30-day notice IS REQUIRED if you discontinue lessons
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Tuition refunds cannot be issued within this 30-day period
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If you quit out of the blue at the end of the month, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A MONTH.
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If you discontinue lessons and re-enroll, you must re-enroll with the appropriate level and within the time slots that are open. Time slots may not be immediately available upon return!
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
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If public schools are closed due to insane weather, national emergency, civil unrest, etc., the general policy is that the Art Center will be closed for lessons as well
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If the studio closes for another reason (i.e., gas leak, plumbing disaster, etc.) a discount will be given of $20 will be issued for the following month
PERFORMANCES
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Opportunities will eventually be available (depending on Covid limitations) for students to share their talents, with recitals taking place in the Gill Gallery
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Students are strongly encouraged to play in front of people as often as possible, at home or at school, or wherever they see a piano!
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Weekly classes also give students the opportunity to play for others, by way of the shared lesson concept, increasing their comfort and confidence, as well as providing a social setting in which to share music
REFERRAL BONUS
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Receive a month of free lessons for each person you refer who enrolls!
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Referral bonus will be applied after the student has paid for their second month of lessons
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No limits on referrals! Once Upon A Time, a lady brought me so many kids, she earned a free year of lessons!
Here’s to the beginning of your life-long relationship with music!
COME PLAY
PACIFIC GROVE ART CENTER
568 Lighthouse Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950
MONARCHMUSIC.org
monarchmusic831@gmail.com
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