Asheville Piano Experience
828.230.7343

Tuition & Attendance Policy

Tuition Includes:

  • Solo & Group Lessons based on an individualized Sensational Piano Playing™ curriculum for each student
  • Transformation of your practicing, playing & enjoyment of the piano
  • Communication/Parent-Teacher Conferences – phone, text, email & in person
  • Lesson & event scheduling
  • Research, procurement & inventory of teaching materials
  • Repertoire planning & paperwork for recitals & competitions
  • Travel to/from & attendance at off-site events
  • Bookkeeping, invoicing & other business expenses
  • Facility & Instrument care & maintenance
  • Teacher attendance at continuing education events
  • Over 6 decades of piano study & performance, degree studies, teacher training & experience
  • Teacher professional organization memberships

Registration Fee

  • Annual, nonrefundable
  • $60 – due upon contracting for lessons for new students, by July 31 for continuing students
  • For new students, once lessons begin, it becomes your materials fund for the school year & summer following. A new fee is assessed each Fall.
  • I will procure music for you. (For adult students/those with extensive music collections: if you are accustomed to & knowledgeable about ordering your own music, this fee may be waived – let’s discuss what will serve you best.)
  • Recital/Contest/Competition entry fees will be assessed in addition to the Registration Fee, on a per-event basis.

Tuition

  • Tuition is paid in 10 equal payments, due on/before final day of the month: July – April for school year lessons, May & June for Summer lessons. We have between 1 & 5 Lessons per calendar month, depending on your Lesson day & what each month contains.
  • In May we will create a Summer Lessons package to suit your family’s Summer plans. Tuition for May & June payments will be adjusted according to your Summer plan.
  • Please email or call (828) 230.7343 for detailed information about lesson packages & tuition.

Attendance

  • Any lesson I miss, for any reason, will be made up.
  • Lessons missed by students for illness will be made up if I receive & acknowledge receipt of 24 hours notice – up to 1 lesson per semester.
  • Advance notice time of 24 hours is counted from when I hear/see the message, not when you leave/send it. Texting/calling my cell (828.230.7343) is best for this communication.
  • Beyond one lesson per semester, or for insufficient notice, makeup lessons will be scheduled at my discretion.
  • Makeups will not be given for conflicting activities/appointments.
  • Cancellations due to lack of preparation are not advised – we can use the time to good advantage.
  • Makeup lessons will be completed within the school year (ideally within the semester) in which they become necessary.
  • There are no tuition refunds/credits for missed lessons.
  • It is not possible to make up Group Lessons that students miss. If I miss a Group Lesson, I will reschedule it.

*** Special  ❤️ Request ***

To anyone who’s feeling like they’re coming down with something/has symptoms (sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc.), Please Stay Home & Take Care Of Yourself. Attending lessons in this condition is rarely fun or beneficial, & your being well/supporting a healthy environment in the teaching studio is appreciated. Thank you!