Studio policies (updated May 2023)
FALL/WINTER ENROLMENT
Seed students engage in a comprehensive program consisting of 17 private lessons, 9 group lessons, orchestral rehearsal (strings only), and 1 semester-end recital.
ATTENDANCE
We ask that all classes be accompanied by a Suzuki parenting adult (a parent figure who can attend lessons and practice with the student at home).
PRIVATE CLASS MAKEUP — SCHOOL CLOSURE OR TEACHER ABSENCE
Missed private classes will be made up under the following circumstances:
- Typhoon 8 signal (classes will run as scheduled for Amber and Red Rain, T1 and T3)
- Black rainstorm signal
- Teacher’s absence
- Teacher’s outside performance: at least one month advance notice will be provided.
- Teacher’s sickness: our administrator will inform parents as soon as possible.
Please note:
- All makeup lessons must be completed within the term. Credits cannot be transferred to the next semester.
- No Makeup Class will be provided for Amber Rain, Red Rain, T1 and T3, as our center will remain open.
PRIVATE CLASS MAKEUP — STUDENT ABSENCE
- No Makeup Class will be offered for a missed private class due to the full capacity of our teacher's schedule.
- Students who are sick at home or out of town may elect to have their class conducted online.
- Students may choose to swap their lesson times with their peers. Please inform us if you swap.
- Sickness with a doctor's note: all lessons will be made up.
Please note:
- All makeup lessons must be completed within the term. Credits cannot be transferred to the next semester.
GROUP CLASS
- No makeup class will be offered for a missed group class. Due to the social nature of this class and the challenge in coordinating multiple families' schedules, the group experience cannot feasibly be recreated.
- A written list of activities covered or materials used in the missed class will be sent to you so the child can review what has been covered in the lesson.
- Group classes may not be swapped for a class that meets at a different time.
TEACHER MAKEUP SLOTS
- Each teacher will have designated makeup time slots for each term. For each qualifying makeup class, you will be sent a link to reserve a time slot.
STUDENT TRAVEL PLANS
- If you let us know your travel dates before settling your invoice, we can factor in your child's absences when creating their schedule for the term.
Payment Terms
Invoices include the program tuition, supplies required for classes as determined by our faculty, and an administrative/recital fee of $1,050 per semester, which is used for recital hall rental, accompanist fees, facilities and piano maintenance, and administrative services.
After full payment has been received, all fees are strictly non-refundable, non-transferrable, and non-exchangeable.
2024-2025 Calendar
Please see all the events and holidays here.
