Enrollment
To support consistent learning and achieve the best outcomes, full-semester registration is strongly encouraged. However, new students may request up to four trial lessons before committing to the remainder of the semester.
Re-enrollment
Because studio space is limited and families’ schedules may change, please re-enroll or confirm your spot each semester if you wish to continue lessons. I will send a reminder notice ahead of time.
Lessons on public holidays
Lessons are held as scheduled, regardless of public holidays without notice, except during Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you need to miss a lesson, you are welcome to arrange a make-up session at your convenience.
Missed or upcoming absences
If a student is unable to attend a lesson for any reason, the lesson will still be charged as the time and space have already been reserved. However, make-up lessons may be scheduled at no additional cost. It is your responsibility to schedule make-up lessons.
Please schedule make-up lessons within the same semester whenever possible. If a make-up lesson cannot be completed within the same semester, it may be scheduled during the following semester on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that make-up lessons from a previous semester cannot replace or be transferred to regular lessons in the new semester.
Ways to make up a lesson
You may choose one of the following options:
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Propose spicific time slots that work with your schedule, and I will confirm availability.
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Request two back-to-back lessons on a day when your student already has a lesson.
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If you are unable to complete all the make-up lessons, you may share them with a sibling or a friend.
Refund Policy
Refunds are available if the lessons are not a good fit for your student for any reason. Refunds will take effect on the date your request is received via email. It is your responsibility to initiate the refund request.
Drop-off time
The studio door will open 5 minutes before the lesson begings. If you arrive early, remain in your car or wait outside the studio. For safety reasons, children should not be left outside the studio unsupervised. I am not responsible for a parent or caregiver’s negligence.
Pick-up time
Please pick up your child promptly so the next lesson may begin on time. Repeated late pick-ups will result in an additional charge of $1 per minute.
Contact Information
Email is the most reliable and efficient way to reach me. I typically check email around noon and late evening.
You may also call or text me at 217-377-7477. Please identify yourself as the parent or caregiver of the student in your message.
Studio Courtesy
Please do not sell cookies, pies, or other items in the studio—I still have many leftovers from last year (!).
By enrolling your student in the program, you acknowledge and agree to these policies.
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