1. Studio Policies/Enrollment Agreement
2. Registration form
3. Tuition - make tuition payment at least 5 days prior to first lesson.

New students must schedule a ZOOM 'Meet The Teacher' visit or visit a class session prior to enrolling.  

If choosing to enroll, a Registration Form must then be completed, which will include a Photo and Video Release form for media used on this website and our Facebook and YouTube pages, along with the signed Studio Policies/Enrollment Agreement.  
     
Please read this Studio Policies and Enrollment Agreement carefully and sign at the bottom!

Arrival and Departure:  

In music, timing is everything! Now that all lessons and classes are VIRTUAL, please be punctual for lessons/classes and take into consideration computer issues that may arise.  

     

Lost time because of late arrivals cannot be made up or added to the end of the lesson.

Being Prepared for Lessons:    

Students must have all books currently in use available at each lesson. This includes music books, supplemental materials, as well as items you may need - pencil, sticky notes, and the like.
     

Being prepared with assignments as requested and being responsible for having all the relevant books and materials at hand are an organizational skill and an important component of music study.

Daily Playing Time:
Making music a daily part of everyday activities will make a huge difference in a student's success and progress. A student must have uninterrupted and concentrated time without distractions from other family members and sounds in the home. 

 
Assignments will be given each week based on age and ability to encourage progress and the enjoyment of music study. Special assignments will be given including the whole family by listening or participating in some way, for a student thrives with family support and encouragement.

The amount of time required throughout the week for each student to complete assignments varies, but the following basic guideline is a good recommendation:
 
● Young Beginner:  10-20 minutes each day
● Older Beginner: 20-30 minutes each day
● Intermediate: 30-45 minutes each day
● Advanced: 1 hour each day
 
If concentration is a problem, it is suggested that the total time be divided into smaller segments suitable for the student. If the student is quite young, parent involvement is essential! Playing time should be an enjoyable, productive time, not a struggle. It is quite helpful for parents of beginning students to sit with the student at least 3 times a week to help the student organize their time and to support the student's endeavors and progress.
 

The most important reminder for students of all ages is to enjoy making music. It is such a gift to have the opportunity to make music and my primary goal to help you discover what makes it the 'best thing ever' for you!
 
Performance:
Opportunities will be available at least twice a year to share music with others. The experience gained from these performances is immeasurable, building confidence and self-esteem. We love to play for coffee houses, art walks, and retirement communities, just to name a few. Now that live music is a complication due to the pandemic, we are exploring ways we continue to bring the joy of music to others!

 
In addition, students will gather together several times throughout the year for all-studio events. These ZOOM gatherings showcase a variety of ages, skills, abilities, broader repertoire, and...are just plain FUN!  

Students are given the incentive to improve their performance skills and polish pieces, thus improving practice habits. And, best of all, students develop a camaraderie for their fellow students and encourage each other in a positive way.  
 
Absences and Missed Lessons:

Enrollment as a student in The Lark's Nest Music Studio reserves an exclusive weekly time on the Music Studio Calendar. Choose a lesson time which you feel confident will work for your schedule. Student absences will NOT be made up or rescheduled. Teacher absences will always be made-up, at your earliest convenience or with an adjustment to tuition, though there is an extra lesson added on the academic calendar (33 lessons) for this purpose and use at the teacher's discretion.
 

The beauty of virtual lessons means traffic or weather never gets in the way. Additionally having the Virtual Music Studio and Music Library and resources easily accessible makes keeping up to date if missing a lesson/class is unavoidable due to illness or family vacation.  
 
Tuition and Fees:
Tuition for the Academic Year - September through June - $150 per month.

Tuition covers enrollment as a student at The Lark's Nest Music Studio for the Academic Year of September through June. Remember to check the Studio Policy for ANY changes in enrollment.

Summer Music Camp is encouraged, but not required, and is billed separately.
 
Tuition offers students 32 lessons/classes, 4 special events - masterclasses and recitals, and resources.  
     

Tuition is divided into ten equal monthly installments, due on or before the 1st of each month. Tuition will be prorated for students who enroll after the start of the Fall session.
     

Reminders for tuition due dates will be posted in advance on our website calendar and by email. 

Late payments will incur a late fee of $1 for each day late.  
 

Only cash (no checks) or automatic withdrawal using your bank's online bill pay - Zelle with # 360-701-1844,  are accepted for tuition payments.