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Studio Policies
Northwest School of Music Studio Policies
Weekly private lessons are offered in 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions, depending on the student’s age/level. Private lessons are available for students ages 3-adult. We also offer group classes during the year, most of which are 45 minutes long. Group classes are offered for ages newborn – adult and schedules are to be announced throughout the year
Students are expected to arrive for lessons in a timely manner, with all required materials and music.
If the lesson is at the studio, parents may remain in the waiting room, quietly watch, wait in their vehicle in the parking lot, or run errands so long as they return to pick up their student in a timely fashion.
To discuss student progress, parents are welcome to talk with the teacher during the first few minutes of the student’s lesson — but not afterwards, in order to respect the next student’s time slot. Any siblings or other people in the vicinity of a lesson being taught must be quiet enough as to not create a distraction.
Students are expected to practice daily on a well-maintained instrument.
The practice area should be located in a quiet area away from distractions. The most important time for the student to practice is immediately following the lesson – or at least on the same day as the lesson, after the student has received instruction.
Students should practice at least 5-6 days per week, for 10-60 minutes, depending on age and skill level. Your teacher will let you know how long would be best for each student to practice. You get out of it what you put into it – consistency is very important.
The results speak for themselves. Acoustic pianos should be tuned annually. Band and orchestra instruments should be cleaned daily and otherwise maintained as needed.
Students are given a NW Folder for music and materials. All students should have access to a metronome; either physically or one of the many free apps. The instructor will obtain and lend all needed materials and music for the student.
Please inform them if you have any specific requests. Treat NW Materials with care, damaged materials may require replacement at the students expense.
The annual amount covers 47 lessons each calendar year and the first week of school following the Salem/Keizer School District.
Students have the opportunity of paying tuition in one of the following methods.
In equal monthly installments (most popular).
In “Bundles” of 3 months or more at a time, receiving a 5% discount on tuition.
At each lesson. Students who would like to pay for individual lessons the full amount is due before the lesson begins. $40 for 30 minutes, $55 for 45 minutes, and $70 for an hour.
Northwest School of Music reserves the right to adjust fees at the beginning of each new academic year.
Tuition is paid through automatic deposit using either a voided check or a credit card.
*Contact the office if you are using a Charter School*
At NWSM, we feel strongly about continuing the student’s musical education throughout the summer months to ensure maximum retention and progress.
In addition, please note that the tuition rate has been determined based on a 12-month calendar.
For these reasons, if a student fails to observe this policy by refusing to continue through the summer, the student unfortunately cannot be guaranteed a spot in the studio in the fall.
Due to our full schedules, rescheduled lessons cannot be guaranteed without required notice. You can cancel and reschedule lessons by using your student portal after official enrollment.
Notice given before the 1st of the month of a scheduled lesson can be rescheduled, changed to a virtual lesson / video lesson, or have that lesson credited to your account.
If a suitable makeup lesson time cannot be found a substitute instructor is also available, or the lesson can be moved virtually.
All makeup lessons expire after 90 days.
Less than 72 hours notice is not sufficient to qualify for a makeup lesson. During the students scheduled lesson time the instructor will create a video of the lesson review, suggested tips and tricks, and what to continue to practice through the week.
*Please consult the makeup lesson flowchart in your folder upon enrollment for more details about options for missed lessons.*
Scheduled tuition must be paid in full each month, regardless of the number of lessons the student actually attends.
Every student stops taking lesson at some point. Ideally, this decision is made thoughtfully with plenty of discussion between the teacher, parent, and student so that lessons can cease with a positive sense of closure.
For this reason, we require two weeks notice prior to discontinuing lessons
Note: At the discretion of the director, students may be asked to discontinue lessons at any time if they have unpaid tuition, an excess amount of absences/unprepared lessons, or if they show a lack of interest.
Parents are encouraged to be supportive and active participants in practice at home.
Parents are also encouraged to attend and quietly observe lessons approximately once a month. Your child’s teacher will provide you with details of how you can best assist your child in their musical studies.
Each year, the studio schedules a number of both small and large events for students and their parents.
Studio recitals are a formal setting and are exciting opportunities for students to showcase their hard work and improvement over the year in the presence of their family and friends.
Recitals are not required, but are highly suggested and a lot of fun. Generally, there are recitals for Winter and Spring, but others may be offered throughout the year. These opportunities are communicated with students and families during the year.
There are many great ways to stay informed regarding studio news and events!
- Studio Website: Visit www.nwschoolofmusic.com to find teacher contact information, current studio policies and procedures, the studio calendar, archives of previous studio newsletters, and much more.
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NWSchoolOfMusic Students and parents are welcome to join the studio’s Facebook page. “Liking” this page allows students to interact with the teacher and other students while maintaining the privacy of each student’s Facebook profile.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nw_schoolofmusic Students and parents are welcome to follow our IG to keep up to date with upcoming events, recitals, and deals in a quick and efficient manner.
- Youtube: Students and parents are welcome to subscribe to our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVn4bBV24p5aDJHS7q3EUA to keep up to date with upcoming events, find demonstrations, or watch past performances.
The best way to contact us is via email: office@nwschoolofmusic.com, which will be promptly returned with an email reply or phone call.
Phone calls are also welcome, but be advised that office hours are 2pm-6pm on weekdays. Please leave us a voicemail so that we can return your call.
The teachers welcome emails or text messages from students during the week if they have questions regarding their repertoire or other matters.
office@nwschoolofmusic.com
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