Julie Lind Piano Studio

Compositions and Arrangements

Studio Policies


Welcome to piano lessons! It is important that you read through and agree to my studio policies before registering for piano lessons.


I am hoping to have all lessons in-person this year. Masks will be required in September. I may switch to masks being optional if the Covid numbers improve.


Rates for Fall 2021

$27.00 per half hour private in-studio or online lesson


Payment

Lessons are to be paid in advance for the entire month of weekly 30-minute lessons.  Payment is due the first lesson of the month.  An invoice will be emailed the last lesson of each month itemizing lessons and materials. Payment can be made by check, PayPal, or Zelle.


   PayPal: go to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JulieLind

  To avoid fees, please do not use your credit card as your payment source in PayPal.


   Zelle: use the Zelle app, or go through your bank's online billpay option. Send payment to:   juliepiano@comcast.net


Cancellations and Make-up Lessons

Students are responsible for paying for all the lessons in the month, even if the student is unable to attend every lesson. Students may make up a lesson by checking my website for available make-up times and contacting me before the start of the lesson. Lessons missed without notice will be forfeited. The last week in May will be a make-up week for anyone who has missed up to two lessons during the school year. Students with any type of cold/flu or COVID-19 symptoms, or exposure to Covid-19, must switch to online lessons. Parents will have the option of switching to online lessons if the weather is bad.


In-Person lessons

Parents and siblings must wait in the car. The bathroom is for emergency use only. You must switch to online lessons if you have any symptoms of illness or exposure to COVID-19. Anyone who knowingly attends a lesson while ill may have their lessons terminated. Please drop off and pick up your child on time. Avoid parking in front of our mailbox or in our driveway.


Online lessons

I will use online lessons for cases of illness, exposure to Covid, or in cases of bad weather. I use the online platform called RockOutLoud. My room ID is: juliepiano. I recommend using the newest device in your household and asking family members to not use the internet during the lesson. Students need to have a computer, laptop, cellphone, or iPad to participate in online lessons. All computer-based devices will need to use the Chrome browser.  Mobile devices will need to download the free RockOutLoud app. As with any online activity, there is always a chance there will be technology glitches during a lesson which are out of my control.


Music Bucks Piano Incentive Program

Students earn Music Bucks for activities they do beyond their required lesson assignments. Students who earn six Music Bucks may choose a prize out of the prize basket. If you prefer your child not receive prizes you can indicate so on your student information form.


Music

All lesson materials will be available for purchase.  Materials used during the lesson will be added to your monthly invoice.  Students may bring books or sheet music from home if they are at the appropriate level.  


Practice

I recommend students practice 20 to 30 minutes a day, depending on their age.  If a student is too busy to practice, they shouldn’t be taking piano lessons.  Progress simply cannot happen without practice. The teacher has the right to discontinue lessons with any student who is consistently not practicing.


Spring Recital (not available during the pandemic)

The Spring Recital is typically held at a church.  Students are strongly encouraged to perform in all performance opportunities, but the decision to perform is left up to each family.  Students are not required to memorize their songs.

  

Pianos

Electronic keyboards may be used for the first six months, but after that time students need to practice on a full sized 88-key acoustic (preferred) or a digital piano with a damper pedal. Students need to build up strength in their fingers which cannot happen with cheaper keyboards. For acoustic pianos, it is very important to have your piano tuned at least once a year.


Discontinuing Lessons

The teacher reserves the right to terminate lessons at any time.  Any student who is consistently not practicing, misbehaving during lessons, attending lessons while sick, or the family is not respecting my studio policies, may have their lessons terminated.  Students may choose to discontinue lessons at anytime, but you will not receive a refund for lessons already paid for.


Summer Lessons

I encourage all students to continue taking piano lessons during the summer months. I offer a flexible schedule with both day and evening times. Students may choose the day and time for each summer lesson from my calendar of available times.  A minimum of three summer lessons is required to reserve a fall time slot.


Communication

It is very helpful when parents provide me with inside information about their child to help make their child’s lessons more successful. If your child is struggling, please contact me before deciding to quit.


Photographs

In the spring I will be requesting a photo of each student to be used in the Spring Recital program.  Please keep this in mind when ordering your child's school photos.  I encourage students to bring their photo to display on my studio wall as soon as they receive their photos.  


Minnesota Taxes and Credits

I recommend keeping records of all of your piano lesson invoices and payments to receive a Minnesota Income Tax credit for music lessons.  Consult a tax accountant for more specific information.




Revised 2021