2023-2024 Studio Policies
Contact
rachel.leadingtone@gmail.com
570-926-7059
Materials
Sick Days/Make-ups
Cancellations
Inclement Weather
Payment
Discovery lesson
Termination of lessons
Health
rachel.leadingtone@gmail.com
570-926-7059
Materials
- Notebook for lesson notes are provided
- All books used are to be purchased by the student
Sick Days/Make-ups
- If you’re sick, please let me know ASAP and stay home!
- We will move online if either student or teacher is sick but still able to play; link will be emailed approx. 5 minutes before lesson times
Cancellations
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance
- Any cancellations made within 24 hours will be billed at the end of the month
Inclement Weather
- As long as there is internet connection, lessons will move online in the case of inclement weather
- Decisions will be made by 2 hours before the start time and posted on Instagram/FB page/emailed to families
Payment
- Lesson rates are as follows: $45/30 min; $65/45 min; $85/60 min
- Sibling discounts are available
- An invoice will be sent for the month’s lessons at the end of the month
- Payment via Square (credit card or ACH bank transfer) will be due one week from invoice date
- The first month will include a one time $25 registration fee
- If you use credit card as payment, each month will include a 3.3% additional charge to offset credit card fees that substantially rose starting this year. The ACH bank transfer fee of 1% is still covered by the studio *new for 2024*
Discovery lesson
- First lesson is when we’ll make sure teacher and student are a good fit
- Teacher will provide materials at first lesson and assess student’s level
Termination of lessons
- Notice of ending lessons must be in writing one month from the final lesson date
- Applicable after discovery lesson
Health
- All students for private lessons should be up to date on all age appropriate vaccinations
- If teacher or student has been a close contact for Covid and is not showing symptoms, they must wear a mask for in person lessons or have lessons online
- All persons attending agree to follow the current Fairfax county guidelines for isolation/quarantine/testing found here
- Full disclosure from Miss Rachel:
- I am vaccinated and boosted for Covid-19 and will get any additional boosters as they are recommended for my age group
- I receive a flu shot every year
- I follow all health requirements for teaching in a school setting - negative TB test, bloodborne pathogen training, CPR certified