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2022-2023 Keywaves Music Studio Policies

Studio Semester and Number of Lessons:

2022

September 1st  -  Lesson Registration & Renewal, Fall Term begins

Nov. 21st to 25th - No Lessons (Thanksgiving Break)

December TBA -  Winter Recital

Dec. 22nd to Jan. 2, 2023  - No Lessons (Winter Break)

2023

May 30th to 31st - No Lessons (Spring Break)

June TBA - Summer Recital

June TBA - Summer Piano & Vocal Workshops

August 31st - Summer term ends

Families will be given advanced notice for studio events, announcements or days the studio is closed.

Students will receive the same amount of lessons each month.

A Recital counts as one lesson and is included in the tuition. Recitals are held at least twice a year.

Lesson Tuition & Payments

Tuition is a fixed monthly rate that reserves the student's exclusive lesson time every month. There are no refunds for missed lessons, and tuition is never adjusted unless the teacher cannot provide the promised number of lessons.

Keywaves Music Studio accepts payment from any of the following options:

Cash

Check - Pay to the order of "Keywaves Music Lessons"

Venmo - @kirstynkeywaves

Zelle or Google Pay - keywavesmusic@gmail.com

Invoices will be sent out on payment due date which is the 1st of every month.*

$15.00 Late Fee for all payments received after 14 days from the invoice due date. This fee will automatically be added to the next month invoice.

(*Exception: Students enrolled in Visions in Education and Pacific Charter Institute will follow payment instructions according to the agreement between school and Mrs Kirstyn.)

A non-refundable annual registration fee is due with the first tuition payment in September, or whenever you begin lessons in the studio.

Tuition reserves your weekly lesson time slot and studio membership.

It also covers the cost of, but not limited to, the following:

Lesson planning, preparation/supplies and selection of music for student

Paid, studio memberships Mrs. Kirstyn belongs to, which are resources for amazing music and games for students

Ipad, music learning apps and technology investments students use in the studio and online

Cleaning and sanitizing products for the studio

Piano tuning and maintenance/purchase of instruments

Recitals: Teacher’s time and preparation for and at the event

Studio taxes, insurance and studio upkeep

Mrs. Kirstyn's experience and continuing education

…. And more!

Tuition does not include the cost of music books. Completing a lesson or solo book will be celebrated!  The cost for the new music book is added to the next month invoice. *Parents - if you prefer to purchase the new music books yourself, let me know.

Please note: Supplemental music that teacher has a studio license for is included in tuition cost.

However, Music purchased from an online store such as Musicnotes.com is the responsibility of the student to purchase.

Tuition reserves your weekly lesson time slot and studio membership.

It also covers the cost of, but not limited to, the following:

• Lesson planning, preparation/supplies and selection of music for student

• Paid, studio memberships Mrs. Kirstyn belongs to, which are resources for amazing music and games for students

• Ipads, music learning apps and technology investments students use in the studio

• Cleaning and sanitizing products for the studio

• Piano tuning and maintenance/purchase of instruments

• Recitals: Teacher’s time and preparation for and at the event

• Studio taxes, insurance and studio upkeep

• Mrs. Duda’s experience and continuing education
  

…. And MUCH more!

Tuition does not include the cost of music books. Completing a lesson or solo book will be celebrated!  The cost for the new music book is added to the next month invoice.

Please note: Supplemental music that I have a studio license for is included in tuition cost.

However, Music purchased from an online store such as Musicnotes.com is the responsibility of the student to purchase.

$20.00 Late Fee for all payments received after 14 days from the invoice due date. This fee will automatically be added to your next month invoice.

Attendance & Missed Lessons

Lesson times are standing appointments; a student’s lesson time is reserved for only them each week, and it is their responsibility to attend.

Parents should commit to a time in the studio schedule that they are confident in.

*However, please be assured that your tuition pays for far more than the time spent during a lesson, should you miss a scheduled lesson day.

How to Miss A Lesson, and NOT Miss Anything!

These options will assure you that your progress will continue under Mrs. Kirstyn's instruction, should you miss a scheduled lesson.

Need to Reschedule? Notify me 24 hours in advance from your lesson time and I will find a different time to reschedule your lesson which will be conducted at the music studio (if available) or on Zoom/FaceTime.

Day of Lesson

Mildly sick? No way to get to lessons? We will jump on Zoom/FaceTime for your lesson. This is a valuable way to keep your individual lesson time.

Scheduling Conflict? Not feeling well enough to have an online lesson? No call, no show? I’ll record a Video Lesson and send it to you within 48 hours.

Parents, you can call Mrs. Kirstyn during the regular scheduled lesson time and we can discuss your child's progress, answer any questions you might have and brainstorm ideas to enhance your child’s progress with piano and/or voice lessons.

Lesson Procedures & Recitals

Tonara App-Students will have their Tonara account to check their weekly assignments and to be accountable for home practice times.

Email-Every family will be committed to opening and reading studio emails to remain informed concerning events/announcements in the studio. Thank you!!

Recitals:

Studio recitals offer students a great sense of accomplishment and pride for their hard work!  They also help them learn the importance of setting and achieving goals and will allow students to grow in self-confidence as they perform before an audience.

Our studio recitals are not intended to be an “overly stressful” experience, but an event to share the music that has been learned with family and friends.

Recitals are typically scheduled around December and June.

Time and date of recitals will be announced in enough time for families to plan their schedules for the events.

Participation in the recital is highly encouraged, but never mandatory.

Student gifts and awards make these events special at our studio!

What IF?

The studio does not follow any particular school districts schedule. Please always check the studio calendar for breaks and days off.

If the Teacher Must Cancel Lessons, students will always be offered to make up that lesson.

Extreme Weather: In the event of extreme weather like snow, ice and heavy rain, all lessons will occur as Zoom/FaceTime Lessons or video lessons sent during the student’s regular time if there is a concern for safety on the roads. No lessons will be cancelled and/or made up due to the weather.

Emergencies: In the case of emergencies, such as we experienced with Covid-19, and students are not able to attend lessons in the studio, ALL lessons will be conducted via Zoom/FaceTime following our regular studio schedule. No discounts or refunds for lessons in this case.

Practice/Progress Requirements:

Students who enroll in the studio agree to participate in consistent practice so that individual progress can be made.

Parents, where needed, agree to be a willing participant in encouraging this.

Mrs. Kirstyn will make sure that students have engaging music, at a proper level that students will enjoy learning. I completely understand that there will be weeks that “life” will happen, and practice will not get done. I’m speaking of seeing a generally overall, forward momentum in each student’s lessons.

About teacher

Kirstyn Cubangbang is the founder of Keywaves Music Lessons. She started learning music at the age of 6 years old and has played the piano for over 34 years and voice for 16 years .

Over the years, she has performed in numerous recitals, was a solo accompanist for a choir, played piano and sang at churches, youth events, and church conferences. She was the music/worship director at ICEA Church, The Gathering and Innovation Church.

Mrs. Kirstyn has a great passion to teach and help students build confidence in themselves and grow their musical talents. Whatever reason that you desire to learn the piano and/or voice, Mrs. Kirstyn is attentive to what your musical goals are. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing each individual play the songs that resonate the most with them whether it be pop chart tunes, jazz, classical, musical songs and much more! She combines the practical, fundamental elements of piano and voice with creativity and fun. Music has a way of speaking to the heart and giving language to the soul. This is what piano and singing has done for her, and it is her desire to pass that on to her students.