Student’s Name: ______________________
Sharron Whipple Music Studio
Policy Statement – Group Lessons
sharron@whipplemusicstudio.com – 352-7973
TUITION
The 28 lessons in the course are 45 minutes long. There are 2 additional lessons and the 2 music parties that are FREE. Lessons that
begin later in the year will be pro-rated. A charge for music is in addition to the tuition.
REGISTRATION FEE
The required REGISTRATION FEE is 1/10th the total cost of the course and is paid when registering. This fee holds a place for the
student and is non-refundable.
TUITION PAYMENT
The remainder of the tuition may be paid in 9 equal payments – each installment due on the first of each month from Sept 1 st through
May 8th. The cost of new music books and other items will be added to the next bill. Should the student be placed in an individual
lesson then the tuition rate will be adjusted automatically. Tuitions rates are subject to change in August of every year.
LENGTH OF COURSE
The music instruction school year course starts in September and is a 28 lesson course (plus 2 FREE lessons for a total of 30 lessons
plus 2 music parties). Lessons generally follow the school calendar and end in May. Lessons may begin at any time if space is
available. Tuition will be pro-rated.
CLASS INFORMATION
Parents are welcome to observe a lesson at any time to check on their child. Parents are not required to stay so they may want to
go run errands, etc. However they are welcome to stay in the waiting area. The parent of a small child may be invited to participate in
a lesson so they will be able to help the child practice at home.
SAFETY
Students are not allowed to be left unattended by a parent before or after class. Babysitting unattended children takes class time away
from other students. Sharron Whipple Music Studio is not responsible for children until they enter the studio. Sharron Whipple
Music Studio must be notified by the child’s parent if a child will be picked up by anyone other than the parent. Sharron Whipple
Music Studio assumes no liability for loss or injury to a student.
FORGOTTEN MUSIC
The student must bring his/her music and instrument if applicable to class each week.
PRACTICING
All students are REQUIRED to practice the week’s music assignment at least 6 days a week until the next lesson. Practicing only
takes a few minutes each day. Parents must accept their responsibility in seeing that the student does the required practicing.
Consistent lack of practicing is grounds for dismissal.
MISSED LESSONS
If you miss a lesson, no tuition credits or make-up lessons are given. ____ Sharron Whipple Music Studio is giving each student 2
FREE lessons, so the student may miss up to 2 classes without any cost to the parent. Therefore, please do not send sick children to a
lesson. If you cannot make it, try to call in advance and cancel. The phone number is 352-7973. If the instructor is unable to teach a
lesson, a different time will be arranged, a substitute teacher will teach, or there will be a reduction in tuition for the next month. A
lesson calendar is included for the upcoming year.
MUSIC PARTIES
Music parties are held in December and May. These parties are fun and casual as the students play some of the music they have
learned that semester. Parents and special guests are invited. Participation in music parties is not required but is encouraged.
Student’s Name: ______________________
SUMMER LESSONS
Lessons may be continued during the summer at the same tuition rate. If a student misses one lesson in a month a make-up lesson
may be scheduled. Arrangements must be made at least 24 hours prior to the missed lesson. If a student misses frequently during the
summer months they may wish to pay by the lesson instead of monthly. If this is the case then the studio must be notified by email of
the number of missed lessons for the month before invoices are sent out. If a student does not take summer lessons there is no
guarantee the student will have the same teacher when they return in the fall.
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
A $15 late payment penalty is added to any account that is due on the first of the month but not received by the twentieth of the month.
Failure to remit the late payment and the current tuition payment before the end of the month may necessitate dismissal of the student.
If the student is dismissed due to lack of payment, the last payment and late fee are still due by the first of the next month.
TERMINATION
If the student decides to quit taking lessons before the end of the course, the parent must notify the studio in writing or email.____
The parent is obligated to pay the tuition through the end of the month in which the studio is notified in writing even if the student did
not attend any classes that month. No longer attending music class does not constitute notification of termination.
I have read the policies of Sharron Whipple Music Studio. I understand the policies and I will abide by them.
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(Person responsible for tuition payment – Printed name)
Date: _______________________
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(Person responsible for tuition payment – signature)
Date: _______________________
I agree to practice and bring my books/instrument to class.
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(Student)
Date: _______________________
I agree to practice and bring my books/instrument to class.
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(Student)
Date: _______________________
Student’s Name: ______________________
Media Release for Sharron Whipple Music Studio
Sharron Whipple Music Studio occasionally takes photographs and video/audio recordings of students and their performances to use
in our press releases, website, advertising, and Facebook page. We need a legal guardian’s permission to do these things and ask you
to read and respond to the information below. If you choose not to grant permission, this will not affect your child's opportunity to
participate in programs or events at the Studio.
_____I hereby grant permission to Sharron Whipple Music Studio for the free use of my child's name and/or photograph, video, or
other digital or print reproduction in any broadcast, publication, website, or other account of the Studio. I release any claims of
copyright and will not seek compensation for usage.
_____I do not grant permission to the Studio to use my child's name and/or photograph, video, or other digital or print reproduction in
any broadcast, publication, website, or other account of the Studio.
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(Parent/Guardian's Printed Name)
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(Parent/Guardian's Signature)
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(Child's Name)
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(Date)