STUDIO POLICY
Registration
Registration is open to students aged 5 and above only. If student under 5 wants to enroll, please see Tom for discussion.
Scheduling
Lessons are given on a weekly basis at a consistent day and time.
Payment
Each term of tutoring would consist of 4 lessons and payment will be collected on the first lesson of the term. Currently, we only accept Cash, Check and Zelle.
Tutoring fee depends on the level of the student which makes reference to ABRSM Grading System.
Instrument Requirements
All students should have daily access to an acoustic piano or 88-key weighted action keyboard with sustain pedal and appropriate seating.
Assignments & Materials
Following each lesson, the student will be assigned with pieces for practice and the student is expected to come to lessons having adequately practiced. Do remember to bring all relevant practice materials and metronome to each lesson.
Metronome is important to practice, students are expected to have a metronome to assist practice at home.
Using the Piano
The teacher cannot teach without a working piano, therefore all students are expected to treat the piano with the highest degree of care. The following behaviours are not strictly prohibited: Pushing, kicking, standing on the foot pedals and pedal lyre; making indentations with fingernails or other utensils. Student who violates the rule may have their lesson terminated.
COVID-19
When entering the classroom, student shall use the disinfectant wipe to clean their hands and the disinfectant spray would be used in between each lesson.
Mask is mandatory in the studio
If school request student to quarantine, please let Tom know and lesson shall be cancelled.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
Students are permitted one absence per 1 billing cycles, which is 4 lessons.
If student feel sick with doctor's instruction, or as requested by school to quarantine, lesson shall be cancelled.
Policy for late arrival
Teacher will try to maintain specified lesson length subject to availability and catch-up time will be provided when available.
Termination of Lessons
Students have the flexibility to start or stop lessons at any point in the year
Parent Participation
Consistent parent participation during lessons and at-home practice is strongly encouraged and is necessary in order for the child to receive the maximum benefit of their piano lessons. The younger the child, the more parental guidance will be needed at home.
Contacting the Teacher
Teacher will not pick up most calls during lessons, please use message/Whatspp/Wechat to be in contact with teacher. Should you have urgent matter, please call +1 (929) 498-7656 two times to reach Tom.