School Policy 2020-2021
Billing Periods and Payment Method and Due Dates
Credit cards will be charged on the 1st of each month for the duration of the scholastic year (September-June). Parents will receive an invoice five (5) days prior to the 1st of the month with the charge amount and projected dates of lessons.
Methods of acceptable payment:
Automated payments will be suspended after June payments are processed. At this time families will be contacted to either make a schedule for summer lessons, or to reserve their spots for the fall.
In the event that a charge is not able to be completed, an email will be sent to notify the payee along with a copy of the invoice. The due date for which will be 7 days after receiving notice.
Music Books
New books will be required throughout the year, books may be purchased by the parent or the teacher as mutually arranged. If the teacher is picking up books for a students, the parent will be responsible for paying them back at the lesson.
Lesson Times and Requirements for Punctuality
All lessons are to start at the pre-arranged time through Featherstone Music unless otherwise scheduled for change between student and teacher. Lateness on the part of the student will result in forfeited time. Lateness on the part of the teacher will result in made up time either on the date of the lesson or otherwise scheduled at the discretion of the teacher.
Scheduling of Lessons
Scheduling of lessons will be arranged and co-ordinated through the studio manager, Ann Blennerhassett. Any emails regarding scheduling emailed to the teachers will be immediately forwarded to Ann for followup. Changes to the schedule will be reflected in the calendar on My Music Staff. Parents may login to their My Music Staff portal at any time to check their schedule.
Provisions for Makeup of Missed Lessons
The teacher's expectations for practice and lesson preparation
We ask that the student practices 3 to 5 days a week for the duration of time expected by their teacher to ensure proper advancement and musical development.
Final authority on repertoire and other pedagogical matters
At Featherstone Music we want each individual student to enjoy their time at the piano. There are certain method books we follow to ensure musical development however, once the student is at a level to choose we will of course respect their choices as to what to study (RCM, Pop, Jazz etc.)
Piano requirements the teacher expects the client to fulfill (acoustic vs. digital)
Of course acoustic pianos are always preferred, however, starting out with a small keyboard is perfectly fine. Later on, a new instrument can be discussed whether it be a digital piano or acoustic.
Expectations for parent involvement
We always recommend parental involvement whether it be during the lesson or even taking a lesson yourself! Our teachers are always open to communication.
Any requirements for participation in studio recitals and events
Featherstone Music holds two yearly recitals, one in June and one in December. We encourage all students young and old to participate in these very relaxed and fun filled musical events! Special engraved medals are awarded to ALL participants at the Spring recital and holiday gift bags at the Winter recital.
Billing Periods and Payment Method and Due Dates
Credit cards will be charged on the 1st of each month for the duration of the scholastic year (September-June). Parents will receive an invoice five (5) days prior to the 1st of the month with the charge amount and projected dates of lessons.
Methods of acceptable payment:
- VISA, MasterCard, or American Express automated monthly pre-authorized payment
Automated payments will be suspended after June payments are processed. At this time families will be contacted to either make a schedule for summer lessons, or to reserve their spots for the fall.
In the event that a charge is not able to be completed, an email will be sent to notify the payee along with a copy of the invoice. The due date for which will be 7 days after receiving notice.
Music Books
New books will be required throughout the year, books may be purchased by the parent or the teacher as mutually arranged. If the teacher is picking up books for a students, the parent will be responsible for paying them back at the lesson.
Lesson Times and Requirements for Punctuality
All lessons are to start at the pre-arranged time through Featherstone Music unless otherwise scheduled for change between student and teacher. Lateness on the part of the student will result in forfeited time. Lateness on the part of the teacher will result in made up time either on the date of the lesson or otherwise scheduled at the discretion of the teacher.
Scheduling of Lessons
Scheduling of lessons will be arranged and co-ordinated through the studio manager, Ann Blennerhassett. Any emails regarding scheduling emailed to the teachers will be immediately forwarded to Ann for followup. Changes to the schedule will be reflected in the calendar on My Music Staff. Parents may login to their My Music Staff portal at any time to check their schedule.
Provisions for Makeup of Missed Lessons
- Make-up lessons will be given at no additional charge, provided that 24 hours advance notice is given that a lesson will be missed.
- If less notice than that is given, provision of a makeup lesson will only be done at the discretion of the teacher and only with an acceptable reason from the client (e.g. medical emergency or illness).
- All make-up lessons are to be completed within 60 days of the originally scheduled lesson. There is no continued obligation on the part of the teacher to give a make-up after this period.
- Families will be billed for the date of the originally scheduled lesson, not the date of the make-up lesson.
- Make-up lessons will be given at the teachers convenience.
- The lesson is considered to have been given if the student misses the scheduled make-up lesson for any reason.
The teacher's expectations for practice and lesson preparation
We ask that the student practices 3 to 5 days a week for the duration of time expected by their teacher to ensure proper advancement and musical development.
Final authority on repertoire and other pedagogical matters
At Featherstone Music we want each individual student to enjoy their time at the piano. There are certain method books we follow to ensure musical development however, once the student is at a level to choose we will of course respect their choices as to what to study (RCM, Pop, Jazz etc.)
Piano requirements the teacher expects the client to fulfill (acoustic vs. digital)
Of course acoustic pianos are always preferred, however, starting out with a small keyboard is perfectly fine. Later on, a new instrument can be discussed whether it be a digital piano or acoustic.
Expectations for parent involvement
We always recommend parental involvement whether it be during the lesson or even taking a lesson yourself! Our teachers are always open to communication.
Any requirements for participation in studio recitals and events
Featherstone Music holds two yearly recitals, one in June and one in December. We encourage all students young and old to participate in these very relaxed and fun filled musical events! Special engraved medals are awarded to ALL participants at the Spring recital and holiday gift bags at the Winter recital.