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CLAUDIA FUENMAYOR PIANO STUDIO

FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

Monthly Tuition Fees:

45-minute lessons = $212 per month

60-minute lessons = $250 per month

Lessons vary from 4-5 lessons per month, depending on the number of weeks in each month and holidays. The monthly tuition payment is expected before the first lesson of each month. No refunds are offered for missed lessons. Since specific times are set aside for specific students, a student who does not attend a lesson will simply miss the benefit of that lesson. There are no makeups given for missed lessons unless the teacher misses a scheduled lesson. Your tuition pays for more than your weekly lesson. Please see “Monthly Tuition Covers”.

Late payments will be subject to a penalty of $30.00 and will be added to the total tuition for the month. We are scheduled to teach 40 weeks in the year. Tuition is the same for all the months, because the total number of lessons for the entire year (40) is divided into 12 months. Scheduled time off: Labor day week, Thanksgiving week, Christmas -2 weeks, Spring break, end of spring semester -2 weeks, end of summer semester -2 weeks. There are 3 flexible weeks which are weeks that we allow at the end of the semester where we do not plan to teach but CAN if we need to take time off during the semester and you will still get all your 40 lessons in the year.

Monthly Tuition Covers:

• Teacher work experience (more than 20 years in the industry)

• Teacher formal education (Bachelors in Piano Performance, Masters in Piano Performance, Masters in Piano Pedagogy)

• Teachers professional musical memberships to stay up to date on current events and activities such as the MTNA, TMTA and AMTA. 

• Time spent with students in the lessons

• Time spent planning for student lessons and attending studio classes

• Time spent preparing students for festivals and competitions

• Trips to the music store and music shipping

• Time spent planning and attending music recitals

• Administrative scheduling 

• Professional development to provide students with the most up to date piano/music methods

• Teacher’s salary

• Piano studio supplies

• Tuning and maintenance of the instruments in the studio

• High Quality Acoustic Instruments for students to utilize in the studio

Please sign below that you have read and agree to this policy:

Parent's Printed name and last name: ____________________________  Student’s name and last name: ______________________ 

Parent's Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________________ 

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CLAUDIA FUENMAYOR PIANO STUDIO

LESSON ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT

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1. Students are expected and encouraged to attend each lesson. In order for the student to progress, it is crucial that they have their lessons each week.

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2. Scheduling will be done during the initial communication between the parent and teacher. The lesson spot selected is expected to be for the entire semester.

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3. Claudia Fuenmayor Piano Studio does not offer make-up lessons unless the instructor cannot teach. Since specific times are set aside for specific students, a student who does not attend a lesson will simply miss the benefit of that lesson. Please plan to be on time for your regularly scheduled lessons.

4. Parents are encouraged to observe the lessons, record videos and take notes. This will act as a reference for how to appropriately practice at home.

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5. If you wish to terminate lessons for any reason, please let us know at least one month in advance before your termination date, so we can plan the final lessons.

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6. If the student is unable to attend their lesson in person but is available from home at the time of their lesson, an online lesson may be substituted. This courtesy is offered only once per semester and is based on the teacher's availability. Another option is for the student to video their pieces in advance prior to their lesson time and send them to the teacher. During their lesson time, the teacher can watch the videos and send feedback to the student in place of the scheduled lesson (asynchronous learning).

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7. Online and in person lessons are not interchangeable. Once a teaching preference has been selected no changes can be made until the following semester. As mentioned previously, a once per semester exception may be made for a one time online lesson when an in person lesson was not possible for the student to attend. This is based on the teacher's availability. When the weather does not allow an in person lesson, online lessons are available.

Please sign below that you have read and agree to this policy:

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Parent's Printed Name and Lastname: ____________________________ Student’s name and lastname: ______________________ 

Parents' Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________________

CLAUDIA FUENMAYOR PIANO STUDIO

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LESSONS

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1. We encourage the parents to observe the lessons.

2. Parents are welcome to ask questions at the end of the lessons.

3. It is important that parents remain silent during the lesson time so that teaching is not disrupted. Parents are welcome to take notes and videotape the lessons for future reference.

4. Students are expected to be on time to each lesson.

5. If the parent needs to speak with the teacher, phone calls, e-mail, or scheduled meetings are available.

6. If the student is ill, we will not be able to resume lessons until the student is healthy.

7. The student is welcome to have water, but no food or other drinks are allowed in the piano studio.

8. Trimmed nails are required for every lesson. Short nails allow for accurate piano playing and are encouraged during at home practice as well. 

9. Students must bring all required books and materials for the lessons.

10. Students must practice regularly, at least six days a week according to their level. Students must do their weekly theory or activities book.

11. Students must have an appropriate acoustic piano at home and maintain it regularly. Adjustable piano bench, piano lamp, pedal extender or foot rest, piano books, metronome, pencil, eraser, sharpener, crayons or erasable color pencils are also required materials. 

12. Proper ambience for practicing at home requires a quiet environment. Please avoid distractions such as siblings or pets. TVs, radios and music must be off. Place your piano in a quiet space to get the best quality sound and most productive lesson and practice time. 

Please sign below that you have read and agree to this policy:

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Parent's Printed Name and Lastname: ____________________________ Student’s name and last name: ______________________

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Parent's Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________________

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CLAUDIA FUENMAYOR PIANO STUDIO

VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPH WAIVER 2022-2023

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I hereby authorize Claudia Fuenmayor Piano Studio hereafter referred to as “Studio,” to publish photographs/videos taken during the teaching year of 2022-2023 (August 2022 to June 2023) of myself and/or the minor child or children listed below, and our names and likenesses, for use in the company's print, online and video-based marketing materials, as well as other publications.

I hereby release and hold harmless the Studio from any reasonable expectation of privacy or confidentiality for myself and for the minor child and children listed below associated with the images specified above. Further, I attest that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child or children listed below and that I have full authority to consent and authorize the Studio to use their likenesses and names. I understand that no family names will be printed and authorize the use of first names only. 

I further acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that neither I, the minor child, or minor children will receive financial compensation of any type associated with the taking or publication of these photographs or participation in studio marketing materials or other studio publications. I acknowledge and agree that publication of said photos confers no rights of ownership or royalties whatsoever. 

I hereby release Claudia Fuenmayor Piano Studio and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of Studio publications, from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my participation or the participation of the minor children listed below. 

Authorization: 

Parent Printed Name: ____________________________ 

Parent Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________________

Street Address: _______________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ Sate: ________  Postal Code ___________

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Relationship to Children: _______________________________________________

Names, Lastnames and Ages of Minor Children:

Name: ______________________________________  Age: _____

Name: ______________________________________  Age: _____

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