Tuition
Tuition is paid in advance for all Savannah Music Academy lesson programs. Your tuition reserves you a weekly time slot and membership within the studio. The time of your lesson has been reserved and is unavailable to any other student. The teacher is also committed to instruct at that time. Therefore, tuition is neither reduced nor refunded due to missed lessons by the student.
It should be clearly understood that while tuition is paid monthly, it is not calculated by the weekly lesson. Your monthly tuition rate is the same each month even though some months will have five (5) lessons and others as few as three (3). Holiday and break closures have been calculated into the monthly tuition rate.
Academy Registration
There is a yearly one-time $20 registration fee for each student at the time of registration. Registration is discounted to $15 for each additional registration from the same household. Upon registering you will receive an invoice from Pocket Suite for registration fee and for the number of lessons remaining in the month. There will be no refund. Your credit card/debit card information will then be billed on the 4th of each month thereafter.
Weekly Piano Lessons
Academy class times are 50 minutes group lessons. A piano or a 61 touch sensitive keyboard is required to begin class.
Piano students must have each week their music method book(s)-the exact type of book(s) the student will need will be determined by their instructor at the first lesson, 1/2 inch to 1 inch binder notebook ( paper for writing down weekly assignments) and pencil.
Small Metronome
Tuition is paid in advance for all Savannah Music Academy lesson programs. Your tuition reserves you a weekly time slot and membership within the studio. The time of your lesson has been reserved and is unavailable to any other student. The teacher is also committed to instruct at that time. Therefore, tuition is neither reduced nor refunded due to missed lessons by the student.
It should be clearly understood that while tuition is paid monthly, it is not calculated by the weekly lesson. Your monthly tuition rate is the same each month even though some months will have five (5) lessons and others as few as three (3). Holiday and break closures have been calculated into the monthly tuition rate.
Academy Registration
There is a yearly one-time $20 registration fee for each student at the time of registration. Registration is discounted to $15 for each additional registration from the same household. Upon registering you will receive an invoice from Pocket Suite for registration fee and for the number of lessons remaining in the month. There will be no refund. Your credit card/debit card information will then be billed on the 4th of each month thereafter.
Weekly Piano Lessons
Academy class times are 50 minutes group lessons. A piano or a 61 touch sensitive keyboard is required to begin class.
Piano students must have each week their music method book(s)-the exact type of book(s) the student will need will be determined by their instructor at the first lesson, 1/2 inch to 1 inch binder notebook ( paper for writing down weekly assignments) and pencil.
Small Metronome
Tuition and Registration
It should be clearly understood that although the tuition is paid monthly, it is not calculated by the weekly lesson. Your monthly tuition rate is the same each month even though some months will have 5 lessons and others as few as 3. Holiday closures have been calculated into the monthly tuition rate.
Tuition is based on enrollment. Not attendance.
Savannah Music Academy offers open enrollment so you may register for classes at any time. If a student begins lessons in the middle of the month we will prorate for the number of lessons remaining before the beginning of the first full month. The first payment will be charged on the first day of lessons. All remaining payments will be charged on the 2nd day of the month thereafter.
There is a yearly one-time registration fee of $20 for each student and $15 for each additional family member.
The tuition and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We have a late payment fee policy of $30 per student. If tuition payments are not received by the seventh day of the month it is considered late and the fee will automatically be applied, no exceptions. It is the students/parents responsibility to ensure we have been provided a valid credit/debit card if enrolled in automatic billing. Payments are invoiced through Pocket Suite.
Delinquent Accounts
Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to suspend or discontinue instruction of any student who is delinquent in fulfilling his/her financial obligations at any time.
Dismissal
Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to dismiss any student due to frequent absences, disciplinary problems, overdue tuition payments and/or parental noncompliance with Savannah Music Academy policies.
Insufficient Class Enrollment/Cancellation
If any class has insufficient enrollment Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to cancel the course or to offer the class with an adjusted tuition rate, length and/or number of class meetings or day of class.
Tardy Arrival
Students arriving late will not have their lesson time extended. Students arriving late by more than half of their lesson period will be considered absent, and their instructor will be dismissed.
Student Absence and Make-Up Lessons
Make-up Lessons: In-person classes can only be made up if there is a vacancy on the days (Monday/Tuesday) that I teach in-person classes. On-line students can only make up classes on Wednesday/Thursday that I teach online classes. If this time does not work for you, the week after Thanksgiving and the week after the spring recital are weeks that are set aside for make-up lessons.
In- Person Lessons: Each week make sure you have all books you will need for class. I’m asking everyone this year to have their own headphones to use in class along with your notebook and pencil to write down your assignments.
Online Students: Make sure you have all books, notebook, pencil and sheet music ready for class. If music is sent through Google Classroom or as a PDF, please have it ready for class. Please use the restroom before class begins. Our class time is limited.
Student Illness
No students should attend lessons when sick (ie: fever, nausea, vomiting, etc). Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to dismiss a student from a scheduled lesson if the student arrives at that lesson exhibiting possible symptoms of illness. In this case, a makeup lesson will not be offered.
Withdrawal Policy
There is no long-term contract. To discontinue lessons and suspend automatic charges please notify Savannah Music Academy in writing one full month prior to the first of the month. Notice given to the instructor only (verbally or otherwise) and non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal from lessons. For example, if you plan to discontinue/suspend lessons in May, then we will need to receive your written notice by the first lesson in April. If no notice is given by the first lesson of the month before lessons are being discontinued/suspended, the student/parent will be responsible for the next full month’s tuition.
Instructor Absences
In the event of an instructor absence, the studio reserves the right to provide a qualified substitute or schedule a timely make-up session for lessons missed. Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to replace current instructor with a new qualified instructor.
Inclement weather
If the studio is closed due to inclement weather, students will be invited for special make-up lesson which could include online group lessons for those who are in-person. All necessary information for class will be emailed.
Holiday Closures
Savannah Music Academy holiday/break closures mirror those of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. These closures have already been calculated as part of the monthly lesson fees. No makeup lessons are given for holiday closures. You will be notified in advance of any exceptions. Enrolled students check you calendar.
Student Drop-off
COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Mask will be required for all who enter the studio. Each student will be require to use hand sanitizer upon entry.
I will try to maintain a safe and clean studio for the safety of all, therefore, classes will end two minutes early for me to sanitize the keyboards and all materials used between lessons.
The next class will be allowed in the studio three minutes before classes begin. Please pick-up your child on time. I am unable to watch children and have class. Late fee is $15 for 10 or more minutes late. This can also result in your child being terminated from the program. No food, drink or roughhousing is permitted. Behavior that is in any way unruly or disruptive to our students is unacceptable.
Release
Any photographs, audio or videos of students or families on Savannah Music Academy facilities and/or events may be used in promotional publications, website or press releases. There will be no compensation for the release.
Non-Discrimination Policies
Savannah Music Academy complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination in the conduct of its operations and programs. Savannah Music Academy admits students of any religion, gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies or programs.
Policy changes
Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to change policies, fees, or waivers at any time.
It should be clearly understood that although the tuition is paid monthly, it is not calculated by the weekly lesson. Your monthly tuition rate is the same each month even though some months will have 5 lessons and others as few as 3. Holiday closures have been calculated into the monthly tuition rate.
Tuition is based on enrollment. Not attendance.
Savannah Music Academy offers open enrollment so you may register for classes at any time. If a student begins lessons in the middle of the month we will prorate for the number of lessons remaining before the beginning of the first full month. The first payment will be charged on the first day of lessons. All remaining payments will be charged on the 2nd day of the month thereafter.
There is a yearly one-time registration fee of $20 for each student and $15 for each additional family member.
The tuition and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We have a late payment fee policy of $30 per student. If tuition payments are not received by the seventh day of the month it is considered late and the fee will automatically be applied, no exceptions. It is the students/parents responsibility to ensure we have been provided a valid credit/debit card if enrolled in automatic billing. Payments are invoiced through Pocket Suite.
Delinquent Accounts
Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to suspend or discontinue instruction of any student who is delinquent in fulfilling his/her financial obligations at any time.
Dismissal
Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to dismiss any student due to frequent absences, disciplinary problems, overdue tuition payments and/or parental noncompliance with Savannah Music Academy policies.
Insufficient Class Enrollment/Cancellation
If any class has insufficient enrollment Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to cancel the course or to offer the class with an adjusted tuition rate, length and/or number of class meetings or day of class.
Tardy Arrival
Students arriving late will not have their lesson time extended. Students arriving late by more than half of their lesson period will be considered absent, and their instructor will be dismissed.
Student Absence and Make-Up Lessons
Make-up Lessons: In-person classes can only be made up if there is a vacancy on the days (Monday/Tuesday) that I teach in-person classes. On-line students can only make up classes on Wednesday/Thursday that I teach online classes. If this time does not work for you, the week after Thanksgiving and the week after the spring recital are weeks that are set aside for make-up lessons.
In- Person Lessons: Each week make sure you have all books you will need for class. I’m asking everyone this year to have their own headphones to use in class along with your notebook and pencil to write down your assignments.
Online Students: Make sure you have all books, notebook, pencil and sheet music ready for class. If music is sent through Google Classroom or as a PDF, please have it ready for class. Please use the restroom before class begins. Our class time is limited.
Student Illness
No students should attend lessons when sick (ie: fever, nausea, vomiting, etc). Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to dismiss a student from a scheduled lesson if the student arrives at that lesson exhibiting possible symptoms of illness. In this case, a makeup lesson will not be offered.
Withdrawal Policy
There is no long-term contract. To discontinue lessons and suspend automatic charges please notify Savannah Music Academy in writing one full month prior to the first of the month. Notice given to the instructor only (verbally or otherwise) and non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal from lessons. For example, if you plan to discontinue/suspend lessons in May, then we will need to receive your written notice by the first lesson in April. If no notice is given by the first lesson of the month before lessons are being discontinued/suspended, the student/parent will be responsible for the next full month’s tuition.
Instructor Absences
In the event of an instructor absence, the studio reserves the right to provide a qualified substitute or schedule a timely make-up session for lessons missed. Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to replace current instructor with a new qualified instructor.
Inclement weather
If the studio is closed due to inclement weather, students will be invited for special make-up lesson which could include online group lessons for those who are in-person. All necessary information for class will be emailed.
Holiday Closures
Savannah Music Academy holiday/break closures mirror those of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. These closures have already been calculated as part of the monthly lesson fees. No makeup lessons are given for holiday closures. You will be notified in advance of any exceptions. Enrolled students check you calendar.
Student Drop-off
COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Mask will be required for all who enter the studio. Each student will be require to use hand sanitizer upon entry.
I will try to maintain a safe and clean studio for the safety of all, therefore, classes will end two minutes early for me to sanitize the keyboards and all materials used between lessons.
The next class will be allowed in the studio three minutes before classes begin. Please pick-up your child on time. I am unable to watch children and have class. Late fee is $15 for 10 or more minutes late. This can also result in your child being terminated from the program. No food, drink or roughhousing is permitted. Behavior that is in any way unruly or disruptive to our students is unacceptable.
Release
Any photographs, audio or videos of students or families on Savannah Music Academy facilities and/or events may be used in promotional publications, website or press releases. There will be no compensation for the release.
Non-Discrimination Policies
Savannah Music Academy complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination in the conduct of its operations and programs. Savannah Music Academy admits students of any religion, gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies or programs.
Policy changes
Savannah Music Academy reserves the right to change policies, fees, or waivers at any time.