THE TINTURIN MUSIC STUDIO – GUITAR POLICIES
Guitar Artistry Club
REGULARITY OF LESSONS
It is our desire for our students to progress to their ultimate goal. Most of the learning process actually takes place during the lesson. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the lessons be taken at regular weekly intervals. Your teacher has reserved the time of your lesson for you. Please do not schedule any other activities at that time.
PRACTICE
Playing a musical instrument is a skill and an art, and requires a large investment of time, dedication, and patience. To achieve sufficient progress and enjoyment, a minimum daily practice time must be maintained. The amount of practice time will be recommended by the teacher, and agreed upon by the student and parents, and should be scheduled into the daily routine. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that he or she does concentrated practice for the specified amount of time at least six days per week. Failure to practice can lead to a lack of progress, frustration, and loss of interest, and may be grounds for dismissal.
WORKSPACE
It is very important to have a quiet space, free from distractions (i.e. television, radio, telephone, siblings, friends, etc.) during practice time. Parents are requested to provide a quiet atmosphere in which to work.
PERSONAL LIKENESS
Students (and parents) agree to allow The Tinturin Music Studio/Glenn Tinturin/Guitar Artistry Club to use photographs and videos of the student for promotional purposes both in print and online.
TUITION
Tuition is a Flat Rate of $4175/year due one week in advance of the annual subscription (for 11 months of lessons plus online workshops); or $435/month (for a 12-month subscription with 11 months of lessons plus online workshops) and is due one week in advance of the beginning of each month including July (summer vacation). Payments may be made via Cash, Check, Zelle, or PayPal (friends & family) which allows credit cards, debit cards, and ACH. Tuition payments received after the 5th of the month will incur a $50 late charge. Missed lessons are not credited toward the regular lessons. However, if a student (on a monthly plan) is to have an extended leave (due to vacations, etc.) and will be missing two or more consecutive scheduled lessons, those lessons missed may be credited if the teacher is notified before the first of the month. If you plan to terminate the lessons for one or more months, or permanently, please notify the studio two weeks before the first of that month. If a check is returned from your bank, you must pay all bank charges associated with the transaction. If this occurs on more than one occasion, you will be required to pay by cash from then on. There may be a rate increase once a year. Non-teaching days include all Legal Holidays plus the month of July for Summer Vacation. July’s lessons will likely be made up through online group workshops throughout the year.
MAKE-UP LESSONS
There are none. If the month has 5 weeks, the student may consider the 5th week as a make-up. If the student is ill, they are NOT to attend in person! If they are well enough to play the guitar, let your teacher know right away, then we will initiate a video call at the time of the lesson. The student is welcome to attend online group lessons when available.
ONLINE LESSONS
Students may have all their lessons via live video call which has many benefits over in-person lessons. We’re thrilled to offer online lessons moving forward as it will enable more students to take lessons. Online lessons are an amazing alternative and highly effective way to have a lesson with us (save time, travel costs, no transportation concerns, and be free to be anywhere in the world with your favorite teacher).
Here is what the student should have ready for their online lesson:
– Video calling software account (currently ForteLessons.com [I must invite you to join this first] or Zoom.us)
– Broadband Internet
– A laptop or tablet and headphones
– A stool or table to hold the device next to you so I can see your face and both your hands
– And lesson materials
RECITALS
Students will be invited to play in occasional recitals when they have demonstrated their readiness for performance which is usually after a minimum of six months of study. Recitals will be announced well in advance. Recitals frequently have a fee. The fees and application deadlines will be announced and posted on the website well in advance.
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES
If any challenges arise concerning your lessons, your practicing, the music, technical or emotional difficulties, or blocks, please do not hesitate to speak with your teacher about it right away. Problems, if ignored, can escalate, and create more and bigger problems. Thank you for adhering to all our studio policies as it enables us to be effective and prepared teachers for our students.
I / we have read, understand, and agree to the above policies.
Signed by: Student ____________________________ Parent (if the student is a minor)
_________________________________ Date ______________