STUDIO POLICY FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

By agreeing to our policy you are letting us know that you understand how our studio operates. The policy takes effect only after a lesson time is agreed upon by the teacher and student/parent, and applicable paperwork has been completed for charter school requirements. Upon entering into a contract with Picco Music Academy, you are agreeing to lessons on a weekly basis, excluding holidays.

LESSONS:

At Picco Music Academy our private lessons are held weekly in half-hour sessions. For more advanced students, lessons longer than 30 minutes may be requested, subject to approval.

TUITION PRICING:

Monthly tuition rates for charter school students:

$160 per month - weekly, 30 minute lessons

$240 per month - weekly, 45 minute lessons

$300 per month - weekly, 60 minute lessons

(If a new student signs up part-way through the month then tuition will be prorated for that initial month.)

Prices are subject to change.

FOR CHARTER NETWORKS WHO DO NOT ACCEPT FLAT-RATE TUITION PRICING, THE FOLLOWING RATES WILL APPLY:

$45 per 30 minute lesson

$65 per 45 minute lesson

$90 per 60 minute lesson

Invoices will be emailed according to the specific agreement of the charter school.

REGISTRATION FEE:

New students must also pay a one-time registration fee of $60 per household.

HOLIDAYS:

Click here for schedule info, holidays and closures.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Materials - Students are responsible for the purchase of their own books, instruments, and other materials needed for the lessons they are receiving. Our teachers will be happy to assist in referring our students to where they can obtain these items, however they are not responsible for providing them personally.

  • Practicing - Each teacher instructs how much practice is ideal for each student and will encourage students in their practice. Nevertheless, once the lesson is over it is up the student to do their own practicing. Progress will be made most quickly by those students who maintain or surpass the recommended practicing time. Parents are also encouraged to be involved in their child’s practice. Taking time to listen to your child play their weekly songs, or creating a set time for practicing in the student’s daily routine are good ways to become involved.

  • Attendance - Students are responsible for their time slot with Picco Music Academy. If a student is not available for their weekly lesson for any reason it is not the responsibility of the teacher to make up the missed lesson, or the responsibility of Picco Music Academy to reimburse the student for the missed lesson. In addition to this, students are asked to contact their teacher 24 hours in advance if a student will be unavailable for their lesson. For lessons that are cancelled by a teacher, the teacher must offer makeup options within that quarter. If no acceptable times can be agreed upon then a credit will be given. Quarters are divided as follows: Sept-Nov, Dec-Feb, March-May, June-Aug.

  • Student Contracts - Students or parents of students being taught by Picco Music Academy must agree to the Studio Policy. This contract ensures that both students and parents understand the business arrangement.