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Welcome to Peak Piano Studios! By scheduling a time slot, you are committing to music instruction for the term (current is Spring Session 2021, which runs from January 4 to June 27, 2021).
You will receive 35 music events during the 25-week period from January 4 to June 27 (18 individual private lessons, 10 group classes, 3 recitals & recital rehearsals, 3 micro-lessons). Please see the Spring Session 2021 Calendar.
Even if you are out of town or unavailable for one of your lessons, you are still responsible for payment in full for that month and will need to make arrangements for a make-up lesson. Makeups are offered for individual private lessons only—not for recitals, group classes, or other music event types. All makeups are held online.
Lesson tuition is the same each month and will not be adjusted for missed lessons. Instead, Peak Piano Studios will offer additional makeups/classes, if necessary.
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Visit the Calendar to view available times and sign up for your weekly time (please write “weekly time” in the comments box). In-person lessons are scheduled every 40 minutes (30 minutes of instructional time with a 10 minute gap in between lessons). Online lessons are scheduled every 30 minutes. Lessons are held Monday-Thursday afternoons/evenings. Additional times may become available depending upon your school's COVID-19 schedule and Peak Piano Studios' availability. If you have an alternating schedule or are able to begin lessons before 3pm weekly, please email peakpianostudios@gmail.com. Please note: assigned lesson times do not carry over to Summer Session. You will need to sign up again in June.
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If you require a response the same day, please call or text me. If it's your lesson time and you are late or we are otherwise unable to connect, please call me at. If you need to inform me of future absences, discuss student notes, or other less-urgent items, please email peakpianostudios@gmail.com.
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You are expected to be at every lesson. Once Spring Session 2021 has started and we have agreed on a weekly lesson time, no changes to the lesson schedule will be made to accommodate extracurricular or vacation activities. Please plan accordingly.
Illness: If you are sick (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, etc) do not come to your lesson. We will have our lesson online at your normal lesson time. Students who display signs of illness will be dismissed. Please see the COVID-19 Policy (attached) for more details.
Tardiness: If you are late or I am unable to connect with you, I will spend the first 15 minutes of your timeslot trying to get hold of you. I will place 2 phone calls to each parent and 3 calls to you, spaced several minutes apart.
If You Miss a Lesson: If you must miss a lesson, please email peakpianostudios@gmail.com 24 hours prior to your lesson time. Lesson tuition is the same each month and will not be adjusted for missed lessons. Instead, Peak Piano Studios will offer additional makeups/classes, if necessary.
If I Miss a Lesson: I will not reschedule or change your lesson without contacting you at least 3 days in advance. If I miss a lesson, you will receive a makeup. In this case, I will send out reminders to schedule makeups to ensure you receive the appropriate amount of lessons.
Make-ups:
All makeups are held online. You will receive a makeup credit for each missed lesson, up to 2 per month. Unused makeup credits expire after 60 days. Makeups are offered for private lessons only—not recitals or group lessons. Schedule your online makeup lesson at peakpiano.net/calendar. I will not track you down for makeups. If you want or need a makeup, it is your responsibility to sign up online. If you have problems with the site, please email peakpianostudios@gmail.com.
Exceptions to these policies will be made on a case-by-case basis for instances of emergency or extreme illness.
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If you or I miss a scheduled online lesson, you will receive a makeup for that lesson. Please schedule your makeups online at peakpiano.net/calendar. If you are late or I am unable to connect with you, I will spend the first 15 minutes of your timeslot trying to get hold of you. I will place 2 phone calls to each parent and 3 calls to the online device, spaced several minutes apart. If I can't reach you within 15 minutes, please schedule a make-up lesson for a different time at peakpiano.net/calendar.
Technical Difficulties: If technical difficulties arise and we can't get connected or are disconnected, I will spend the first 15 minutes of your timeslot trying to get hold of you. I will place 2 phone calls to each parent and 3 calls to the online device, spaced several minutes apart. If I can't reach you within 15 minutes, please schedule a make-up lesson for a different time at peakpiano.net/calendar.
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You have the option to attend lessons in-person at Peak Piano Studios, 1309 W 14th St. If you select in-person lessons, you must agree to the In-Person Lesson Policy (attached), wear a mask at all times, wash hands before and after the lesson, avoid touching your eyes/face, and maintain social distancing of 6 feet.ALL PERSONS entering the studio, including parents and other family members, must wear a mask AT ALL TIMES. Additionally, Peak Piano Studios reserves the right to convert in-person lessons to online lessons at its discretion, including:
- failure of student/family to abide by In-Person Lesson Policy
- increase of coronavirus infection rate in Spokane/Kootenai counties
- Spokane/Kootenai counties return to an earlier Phase of the state/county coronavirus plan that prohibits in-person lessons
- federal or regional health authorities recommend against in-person meetings
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Peak Piano Studios offers 2 enrollment options for your convenience:
A. Piano Club:
Piano Club memberships are billed monthly. You will receive:
- 35 music events during the 25-week period from January 4 to June 27 (18 individual private lessons, 10 group classes, 3 recitals & recital rehearsals, 3 micro-lessons). Please see the Spring Session 2021 Calendar.
- Monthly print issues of Piano Explorer Magazine
- Lesson notes emailed home after each lesson
- A student account at www.peakpiano.net where you can view lesson notes, download educational files and sheet music, and pay/view your invoice
A tuition increase of $5 per student per month has been added to help cover the cost of PPE for in-person lessons and mailings for online lessons.
Tuition for Spring Session 2021 is $750. This can be paid as a lump sum (due January 11st) or in six monthly installments of $125 (due on the 1st of the month). Payments are due on the 1st of the month regardless of when your first lesson falls in that month. If payment is not received by the 5th of the month, a $10 late fee will be automatically charged. If payment is not received by the 15th of the month, another $15 late fee will be automatically charged. If this happens, you forfeit your time slot and lessons will cease until payment is received.
A sibling discount of 5% per sibling (minimum 2 siblings for discount, maximum 15% discount) is applied to all charges for multi-student families.
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B. Pay By the Hour:
You may also purchase lessons by the hour. “Drop-in” lesson tuition must be paid in full at the beginning of the lesson, per lesson—no exceptions. Drop-in lessons do not receive Piano Explorer Magazine, online group classes, or micro-lessons. Drop-in students are invited to perform in recitals. Drop-in lesson tuition for Spring Session 2021 is billed at $75/hour in increments of 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
Payment types: You may pay by check, Paypal, or credit card via Paypal. Cash is not accepted. Online payments will not incur a transaction fee. Please send checks to:
Peak Piano Studios
P.O. Box 3074
Hayden, ID 83835
All payments received are non-refundable. Tuition will not change during Spring Session 2021.
Accounts overdue by more than 3 weeks will be subject to recovery by IC System.
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You will need a three-ring binder, music paper notebook, and three pencils. A bookbag or sack is also recommended. I will purchase all other materials for the student, including sheet music, textbooks, and lesson aids such as flashcards. The cost for materials is not included with lesson tuition, and will be added to the next month's invoice. An additional 10% fee will be added to the cost of purchased materials to account for Washington State sales tax (8.9%) and my handling. Bring everything to every lesson.
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By signing up for lessons, you hereby consent to and authorize Peak Piano Studios to capture and use audio/video recordings and photographic images of yourself or your child and/or your own or your child's musical performance or quoted statements in print, electronic, or online media, for educational and studio promotional purposes only and without any compensation to you or your child. You further agree to waive and release any and all claims you may have against Peak Piano Studios relating to the use of these recordings, images, or statements. This consent is binding upon heirs and future legal representatives.
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Recitals are required for all Piano Club students, and the cost is included in your lesson tuition. Three recitals are held during Spring Session 2021. Due to COVID-19, recitals will be held online on the Zoom platform. Recital dates are:
- February 24: Wednesday, February 24, at 5pm on Zoom. Exciting pieces and student compositions help students get back into shape after the winter break. Select students will perform memorized works in preparation for local music adjudications.
- May 4: Tuesday, May 4, at 5pm on Zoom. In this themed recital, students present works that explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy---and our imaginations. May the Fourth be with you!
- June 9: Wednesday, June 9, at 5pm on Zoom. Popular songs, student compositions, and jazz-inflected pieces---with a live band!* (in the era of Zoom, some elements will be pre-recorded).
At Peak Piano Studios, we focus on the FUN of performing pieces you love. We will show you how fun piano recitals can be!
Each student will be asked to perform one or two pieces they have worked on, demonstrating proper recital etiquette as well as a polished performance. This is an opportunity to build personal confidence, experience a semiprofessional environment, and establish camaraderie with other students.
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You can expect me:
- to treat you fairly, respectfully, and in good faith
- to communicate clearly and often
- to behave professionally
- to respond positively to any comments or questions you have.
I am a member of the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WMSTA), North Idaho Music Teachers Association (NIMTA), and their parent organization Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). I adhere to the MTNA code of ethics, which you can view at https://www.mtna.org/mtna/explore_code_of_ethics.aspx. If you believe I have treated you unfairly or unprofessionally, please speak to me promptly.
I expect you:
- to be punctual
- to pay promptly
- to communicate clearly and often
- to treat me fairly, respectfully, and in good faith
- to be an active participant in the learning process, including regular at-home practice.
Practice expectations vary based on the age and level of the student. Ensure the practice area is free from distractions and is available every day.
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Notice of lesson termination must be given in writing, via mail or email, not via text message. I require two weeks' notice upon termination of Piano Club lessons, including transfer to another teacher (Drop-in students are exempt from this policy). You will be held financially responsible for these last two weeks, regardless of your attendance. Lessons may be terminated at the discretion of Peak Piano Studios for any reason, including lack of practice, behavioral problems, frequent absences, delinquency in payment, or failure to abide by studio policy.