Davis Music Academy
Private Student Policy Information
We are so excited for your student to being private lessons with us! Here are just a few items of business!
Tuition Payment:
Monthly tuition will be the same regardless of the number of lessons during the month.
Make-up Classes:
Regularly attending lessons provides your child with consistency, and familiarity of the lessons. If you must miss a lessons, please give your instructor at least 24 hours’ notice. If 24 hours’ notice is not given, a make-up lesson will not be provided. There will be no refunds for missed lessons. We will make every effort to provide you with a make-up time within 30 days, schedule permitting. There will be 2 make up classes allowed per semester. Special arrangements can be made for extended sickness or injury.
Class Schedules:
We follow the Davis County School calendar for major holiday breaks; as a result, some months will have more classes than others.
Program Withdrawals:
A 30 days prior written notice is required if your child is dropping from our program. Simply informing the teacher does not constitute “notice”. Please send your notice directly to Jamie Garner via Email/Mail. Please help us to make our program better by telling us why you are dropping and how we can improve. Unpaid balances are charged at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18%APR).
Contact Information:
Please make us aware of any address and/or phone number changes as soon as they become effective.
Class Etiquette:
All materials will be paid by the parent. The teacher will purchase the necessary books and then DMA will send an invoice home to the parent for payment of materials. Please pay for materials by the beginning of the next month. Parents need to purchase a metronome if there is not one available to practice with. (There are apps that can be downloaded if a tablet or phone or computer is available to use.)
Master Classes/Performance Classes/Recitals:
Students play in a variety of Master Classes, Performance Classes and Recitals throughout the year. This helps motivate them to learn new, challenging pieces, as well as become a better performer and musician. Each Master Class is given by a well-qualified piano teacher with credentials that allow him/her to help the student excel in his/her piano piece. Performance Classes provide the student an opportunity to perform for peers and become better acquainted with what qualities make up a good performance. Master Classes and Performance classes help the student prepare for upcoming recitals and/or competitions/festivals. Recitals provide the student and family an opportunity to invite friends and family to listen to the student perform. This is the place where the time, money and effort will manifest itself. Please refer to the Private Program Schedule for dates, times and location.
Davis Music Competition, Personal Progress Review (PPR) & Theory Testing:
This year we are strongly encourage each of our private students to participate in our annual Davis Music Competition. This competition will provide a great opportunity for your child to perform as well as receive constructive feedback to help them become an accomplished musician. This competition is currently scheduled on Saturday, March 19th. The fee for participating will be $15.
Practicing Policy:
Progress in music requires a commitment to practice at home. We ask our students to practice no less than 30 minutes for 5 days a week. In our program we follow a schedule, in order to keep up with the schedule your child will need to come to each lesson prepared. We will offer a 3 chances policy. If we see your child’s practicing habits begin to affect their progress in a negative way, we will contact the parents to see how we can help get some improvement! If after 3 chances we do not see improvement, your child may risk losing their spot in our program.
STUDENT COMMITMENT: Each student commits to practice at least 5 days a week. All material assigned for the week needs to be practiced. Students agree to arrive at each lesson punctually, well-prepared and with their assignment book and music. If there are any assignments that are not understood, please call and ask questions. I am always willing to help out in between lessons.
TEACHER COMMITMENT: I will commit to put my best effort forth to prepare for each lesson with each child. Every child has different needs and ways of learning, and I will strive to teach catered to each child’s needs. I will do my best to help motivate and encourage practicing and find music that interests the student, as well as meet the requirements for the upcoming performance piece.
PARENT COMMITMENT: Find ways to encourage your child to practice. Listen to them practice. Praise them. Know the assignment for the week and follow-up with the child to make sure the correct assignment is being practiced. You are encouraged to attend lessons as often as possible. Be involved. Bring the child to lessons on time.
BY REGISTERING MY STUDENT I AGREE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE POLICIES.
Register my student here
Tuition Payment:
Monthly tuition will be the same regardless of the number of lessons during the month.
- Tuition is due by the 1st of each month.
- There will be a late fee of $5 or 10% of the statement total (whichever is greater) for tuition not received by the 10th of month.
- $20 Declined Payment Fee.
- Statements will be emailed on the 20th of each month if amount due is different than your regular monthly tuition payment amount.
- You will be required to pay all collections costs and reasonable attorney’s fees on unpaid balances should collection become necessary.
Make-up Classes:
Regularly attending lessons provides your child with consistency, and familiarity of the lessons. If you must miss a lessons, please give your instructor at least 24 hours’ notice. If 24 hours’ notice is not given, a make-up lesson will not be provided. There will be no refunds for missed lessons. We will make every effort to provide you with a make-up time within 30 days, schedule permitting. There will be 2 make up classes allowed per semester. Special arrangements can be made for extended sickness or injury.
Class Schedules:
We follow the Davis County School calendar for major holiday breaks; as a result, some months will have more classes than others.
Program Withdrawals:
A 30 days prior written notice is required if your child is dropping from our program. Simply informing the teacher does not constitute “notice”. Please send your notice directly to Jamie Garner via Email/Mail. Please help us to make our program better by telling us why you are dropping and how we can improve. Unpaid balances are charged at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18%APR).
Contact Information:
Please make us aware of any address and/or phone number changes as soon as they become effective.
Class Etiquette:
- Students should come to a lesson well-prepared and with ALL of their necessary materials.
- It is up to the parent to see that the student arrives ON TIME at each lesson. If there is a problem with coming to a lesson, please contact us as soon as possible.
- Please-No gum, candy, food or drinks are allowed in class except for treats given to students by the teacher.
- In order to minimize lesson interruptions, please have your students use the bathroom before class.
All materials will be paid by the parent. The teacher will purchase the necessary books and then DMA will send an invoice home to the parent for payment of materials. Please pay for materials by the beginning of the next month. Parents need to purchase a metronome if there is not one available to practice with. (There are apps that can be downloaded if a tablet or phone or computer is available to use.)
Master Classes/Performance Classes/Recitals:
Students play in a variety of Master Classes, Performance Classes and Recitals throughout the year. This helps motivate them to learn new, challenging pieces, as well as become a better performer and musician. Each Master Class is given by a well-qualified piano teacher with credentials that allow him/her to help the student excel in his/her piano piece. Performance Classes provide the student an opportunity to perform for peers and become better acquainted with what qualities make up a good performance. Master Classes and Performance classes help the student prepare for upcoming recitals and/or competitions/festivals. Recitals provide the student and family an opportunity to invite friends and family to listen to the student perform. This is the place where the time, money and effort will manifest itself. Please refer to the Private Program Schedule for dates, times and location.
Davis Music Competition, Personal Progress Review (PPR) & Theory Testing:
This year we are strongly encourage each of our private students to participate in our annual Davis Music Competition. This competition will provide a great opportunity for your child to perform as well as receive constructive feedback to help them become an accomplished musician. This competition is currently scheduled on Saturday, March 19th. The fee for participating will be $15.
Practicing Policy:
Progress in music requires a commitment to practice at home. We ask our students to practice no less than 30 minutes for 5 days a week. In our program we follow a schedule, in order to keep up with the schedule your child will need to come to each lesson prepared. We will offer a 3 chances policy. If we see your child’s practicing habits begin to affect their progress in a negative way, we will contact the parents to see how we can help get some improvement! If after 3 chances we do not see improvement, your child may risk losing their spot in our program.
STUDENT COMMITMENT: Each student commits to practice at least 5 days a week. All material assigned for the week needs to be practiced. Students agree to arrive at each lesson punctually, well-prepared and with their assignment book and music. If there are any assignments that are not understood, please call and ask questions. I am always willing to help out in between lessons.
TEACHER COMMITMENT: I will commit to put my best effort forth to prepare for each lesson with each child. Every child has different needs and ways of learning, and I will strive to teach catered to each child’s needs. I will do my best to help motivate and encourage practicing and find music that interests the student, as well as meet the requirements for the upcoming performance piece.
PARENT COMMITMENT: Find ways to encourage your child to practice. Listen to them practice. Praise them. Know the assignment for the week and follow-up with the child to make sure the correct assignment is being practiced. You are encouraged to attend lessons as often as possible. Be involved. Bring the child to lessons on time.
BY REGISTERING MY STUDENT I AGREE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE POLICIES.
Register my student here
