Studio Info and Policies

Studio Policy

Hello!

My name is Ally and I’m thrilled to get started on our musical journey together! Please take a

moment to take a look at the studio policy outlining our guidelines and expectations. These are

designed to create a consistent, productive, and rewarding experience for each student. Should

a need for an exception arise, I reserved the right to make those exceptions.

Practice happens at home, not during lessons

Payment Policy

Tuition must be paid by cash, check, or Zelle by the 1st lesson of the month. Payments

received after the 15th will be subject to a $15 late charge. If payment is not received

by the 15th, lessons will be suspended until the account is brought up to date.

There will be 44 events in a year. These include 42 lessons, the Make Music Day

recital, and the Winter Recital. The recitals will count as the lesson for the week

following the recital and the remaining 8 weeks allow me to take personal days and

holidays off without worrying about rescheduling lessons since they are not paid for.

Missed Lessons

In absence of an emergency, lessons must be rescheduled with a minimum of 48 hours' notice.

Please check your calendar at the end of each month and be ready to find a

time for makeup lessons at the first lesson.

No show lessons must be paid in full. Chronic no shows will not be tolerated.

Please do not come to lessons sick. I am happy to provide virtual lessons or make up lessons for anyone feeling unwell.

Studio Conduct

● String students must keep nails short due to the angle that their fingers need to

be at to hold down the string. Exceptions will be made for 2 lessons around prom

season/weddings/other special events.

● Cello students are discouraged from wearing dresses or skirts. Cellos must be held

between the legs.

● Parents are welcome in lessons as long as the student is comfortable. They are

encouraged to attend lessons with students under age 8 to help guide practice at

home.

Lesson Withdrawal

Almost all students stop taking lessons at some point. This decision should be made

thoughtfully; ideally with plenty of discussion between student, parent, and teacher so

that lessons can end positively at a good stopping point with closure. I request that you

give at least one month’s notice so that I can plan out the final lessons. I respect your

right to discontinue lessons at any point without notice, but cannot offer a refund for any

lessons already paid for.

Materials

● Instrument in good working condition

● Folder

● Music stand at home (one will be provided in lessons)

● Cleaning Cloth

● Rosin

● Shoulder rest for violin and viola or rock stop for cello and bass

● Method book (Most students will be asked to use New Directions for Strings)

● Metronome and tuner (I recommend Soundcorset Tuner for a free option

available on both apple and android)

● Sheet Music or Etude Books as assigned

Italicized items are included with instrument rental at:

Antonio Violins

7721 Montgomery Road

Cincinnati, OH 45236

(513) 793-1300

Pricing

Cincinnati Music Academy

Single 30 minute lesson: $43

Single 60 minute lesson: $86

30 minute lessons: $158 per month

60 minute lessons: $316 per month

Church

Single 30 minute lesson: $34

Single 60 minute lesson: $68

30 minute lessons: $125 per month

60 minute lessons: $250 per month

The cost of lesson tuition if calculated by multiplying the single lesson rate by 44 and dividing that number by 12. This allows students to pay the same amount each month without worrying about how many weeks there are and allows me to take holidays and personal time off throughout the year without worrying about finding time to make up lessons.

Students who begin after the first lesson of the month will pay a prorated amount based on the number of lessons left in the month and will begin the normal monthly rate at the start of the following month.