2007 - 2008 Lesson Policy

Greetings Everyone!  It is a pleasure to be working (and playing!) with you.  Each year, I like to review my current policy so you have a clear understanding of what is expected of you, as a student, and me, as your teacher.

Lesson Rates starting Fall Semester 2007

Weekly 45 Minute Lessons - $33.00
Weekly 30 Minute Lessons - $22.00

Every Other Week Lessons:
One Hour - $45.00
45 minutes - $35.00

I also offer Group Lessons.  Rates are $30.00 per person for a weekly one hour lesson, $23.00 per person for a weekly 45 minute lesson and $16.00 per person for a weekly half hour lesson.

Occasional "Drop-in" Lesson rates are $50.00 per hour.

Families with more than one student taking lessons with me will receive a 5% discount.

I request payment for each month's lessons at the first lesson of each month, unless other arrangements are made.

Cancellation policy

When you sign up for an every week, or every other week lesson, you are receiving a discounted rate and I am reserving a particular time slot for you.  You, in turn, are committing to that particular time slot.  If you cannot make your scheduled lesson, you will need to make arrangements with me to reschedule that lesson, preferably within the same week that the lesson was missed.  Make-up lessons cannot be carried over into the next month.  I will allow 1 scheduled missed lesson per semester (with no required make-up time) without charge. After that, if you do not wish to make up the lesson (or I cannot find an alternate time for you in my schedule), you will still be required to pay for it.

I ask that you give at least 24 hours notice when canceling a lesson.  If the cancellation is less than 24 hours prior, I will reschedule at my discretion, as my time and schedule allows, and you will be charged for that lesson, regardless.  I realize that last minute emergencies and illness do sometimes occur, and (if I am notified) I will honor those circumstances, unless I feel this policy is being abused.  "No shows" will always be charged in full.

I will be following Poudre School District’s vacation schedule and will not teach on those days off (unless other arrangements are agreed upon).  These days will not be counted in the “1 missed lesson” policy.  If I need to cancel a lesson for some reason, I will make every effort to reschedule your lesson in a timely manner.  If we cannot reschedule, you will of course not be charged.

Tardiness

Please make every effort to be on time for your lesson.  I will likewise strive to be ready for you at your appointed time.  If you are late, please know it is likely that I will still need to end our lesson at the appointed time, so it benefits you to be here on time.  If I am running late, you will get your full lesson time. 

The main thing is for us all to have fun while we learn!  I sincerely hope you've found that to be true so far, and that it continues to feel that way for you.  I am always open to suggestions on how to maximize our time together or make it more rewarding for you.  Please let me know!  Your feedback is important to me.  Thank you!  Colleen