Policy.

LESSONS

Lessons are booked in 30, 45 or 60-minute increments on a weekly basis. Once enrolled, lessons are considered ongoing and recurring. Yakos Studios does not observe all federal holidays but arrangements can be pre-made for religious holidays that are individually observed. Lessons cannot be placed on hold. All situations will be handled on a case by case basis.

ATTENDANCE

You are expected to attend your lessons as scheduled on a weekly, ongoing basis. To cancel a lesson, Rebecca must be notified in writing at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson to receive a makeup lesson.(i. Insufficient notice will result in a forfeit of the lesson.) If Rebecca cannot attend a lesson due to illness or emergency, students will be either asked to reschedule or if unavailable with then be given a makeup credit. If you are late by 15-minutes or more without notice, the entire lesson is forfeited. For federal holiday’s or studio breaks, lessons and payments will be paused and resumed until AFTER the break. Students will be notified in advanced when these will happen. For personal breaks such as a vacation that is longer than 1 missing class you must notifying Rebecca in writing before the beginning of the month of when this break will take place. If not, this will result in either an automatic makeup lesson credit for the amount of lessons missed or potentially a forfeit and termination of services. Students must maintain an attendance record of 75% or higher. (i. In the event attendance drops lower than 75%, we will work out alternative scheduling arrangements, up to and including suspension or termination of services. Each situation will be handled on an individual basis.)

MAKE UP LESSONS

Makeup lessons cannot replace regular lessons, and must be scheduled in addition to regular lessons while actively enrolled.

** Makeup lessons do not replace regular lessons.**

Makeup lessons must be used before discontinuing lessons, otherwise they are forfeited.

DISCONTINUING LESSONS

Rebecca must be notified in writing 2 weeks prior to discontinuing lessons. All makeup lessons will be forfeited if not completed before the last day of lessons. Lessons cannot be placed on hold for any reason, including scheduling conflicts. If for any reason a student does not take a lesson within 30-days, the School will discontinue lessons, all makeup lessons will be forfeited. All scenarios will be handled case by case but your preciously scheduled lesson time may no longer be available.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

As the studio grows the hope is to create performance opportunities for the students where parents and friends can be a part of their budding musical journey. This will be promoted in Recitals, there will be at least 1 a year (hosted either at my place of residence) or if need be at rented or donated public space. It is mandatory to be an apart of the Recitals. Special situations where a student can not attend will be discussed on a case by case basis.

BILLING, PAYMENTS & REDUCED RATES

All payments are due by the 1st of each month but at the latest before the first lesson Payment methods include Cashapp, Venmo, or through the scheduling site ‘Acquity’ found on the Booking page found on this website. Lessons are based on a flat monthly fee structure. For those taking fully remote lessons the lesson fee’s are reduced. For inquiries on these specific type of lessons please contact Rebecca through email.