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Adult Student Policy

Tuition Fees
  • Lesson and group class fees are invoiced twice a semester, 50% at the beginning and the remaining 50% halfway through the semester.

  • Fees are due by the first lesson of the period invoiced.  

  • An event and admin fee of $50 per fall and spring semester is payable at the beginning of each spring and fall semester.

Student Expectations
  • Arrive/set up 5 minutes before the lesson so you can unpack, check your bow is rosined, and warm up.

  • Practice for a minimum of 5 days a week and meet goals set by the teacher.

  • Bring your instrument and practice materials to each lesson.

  • Take notes in the lesson to help with your practice at home.

Scheduling, Re-scheduling, and Cancellations
  • Lessons are scheduled at a regular weekly day and time agreed upon between the student and Songbird Rising. 

  • If you cannot make your scheduled lesson time and would like a chance to reschedule, please give as much notice as possible. If notice is given less than 48 hours in advance, rescheduling will not be possible. 

  • If Songbird Rising cancels a lesson, a makeup lesson will be offered at a time convenient to everyone involved.

  • Makeup lessons are not guaranteed.

  • There are NO refunds for ‘no shows’ or lessons canceled by the student.

  • In the event of a weather event that prevents in-person lessons, lessons will be held virtually.

Summer Scheduling
  • A minimum of four lessons is required during the summer semester.

Tardiness
  • If you know you will be late for your lesson, please send a quick text message to let your teacher know.

Studio Recitals & Events
  • There is a spring and fall solo recital and a group recital in the winter.

  • Additional performance opportunities and events are spread throughout the year.

Photography Model Release
  • I authorize Songbird Rising Suzuki School to use any images that contain the likeness of myself for marketing, archiving, and any other lawful purpose online and in print.

Songbird Rising Suzuki School reserves the right to change this policy at any time.

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