Adult Student Policy
Tuition Fees
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Private lesson fees are billed by semester or half-semester.
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Group class and other class fees are billed in full per semester.
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A recital fee of $37 per year is payable at the beginning of the fall semester or upon enrolling in private lessons.
Student Expectations
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Arrive 5 minutes before the lesson so that you can unpack, check your bow is rosined and warm-up
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Practice for a minimum of 5 days a week and meet goals set by the teacher
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Bring your instrument and practice materials to each lesson
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Take notes in the lesson to help with your practice at home
Scheduling, Re-scheduling, and Cancellations
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Lessons are scheduled at a regular weekly day and time agreed between the student and Songbird Rising.
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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.
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If Songbird Rising cancels a lesson, a makeup lesson will be offered at a time convenient to everyone involved.
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Makeup lessons are not guaranteed.
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There are NO refunds for ‘no shows’ or lessons canceled by the student.
Summer Scheduling
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A minimum of four lessons is required to secure your spot for the fall.
Tardiness
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If you know you are going to be late for your lesson, please send a quick text message to let your teacher know
Studio Recitals & Events
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Each winter and spring, there are solo and group recitals.
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Additional performance opportunities and events are spread throughout the year.
Photography Model Release
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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.
Covid-19
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Due to Covid-19 Songbird Rising may need to adapt to changing circumstances at short notice.
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Zoom is used where appropriate for lessons, camps, and classes.
Songbird Rising Suzuki School reserves the right to change this policy at any time.