Rates & Policy 2026-2027

FALL TERM SEP 8, 2026 – DEC 22, 2026
SPRING TERM JAN 4, 2027 – JUN 25, 2027

First meeting/lesson is free of charge. Alternatively, a free phone consult is available, but I would rather meet you in person!

Regular weekly lesson rates (term commitment/lesson slot booking, monthly or term payment)
Piano/guitar lesson 30min $33        
Piano/guitar lesson 45min $48       
Piano/guitar lesson 60min $60        
Piano/guitar lesson 90min $85        

*Casual/irregular lesson rates (no scheduling commitment, case by case lesson slot booking & payment)
Piano/guitar lesson 60min – $65; 45min – $53; 30min – $38
This is a great option those who are unable to commit to a regular weekly schedule for the entire term, or for an advanced student with a once in a while check-in lesson.

Studio Policy

A studio agreement is signed at the start of each year prior to beginning lessons, by both new and returning students. The agreement is the guarantee of the time slot reserved for you as well as proof of acceptance of the policy terms.

The lesson fee includes: the learning session itself; lesson preparation time and individual program planning; participation in semi-annual student recitals; additional learning materials (scores, audio, handouts).

September – June Scheduling: A regular meeting time is set up for the term upon signing the agreement. Please pick a time that you can commit to.

July – August Scheduling: Completely flexible scheduling. Students will be invoiced only for the number of lessons they attend during these months. No limit on cancellations or reschedules.

Payment Options

Term payment is due before the first scheduled lesson of each term, via e-transfer, cash, or cheque. In case of late payment, a late fee of $50 will be applied to the current term’s invoice.

Monthly payment is due before the first scheduled lesson of the month, accounting for a month’s worth of lessons, via e-transfer, cash, or cheque. Your payment is an acknowledgement of the time value reserved for you. In case of late payment, a late fee of $10 will be applied to your next month’s invoice. Multiple late payments may result in the release of your time slot and termination of the agreement.

Casual lessons: pay within one week after having the lesson or prepay for a desired number of lessons.

Missed/cancelled lessons. Make-up Lessons.

If the teacher has to cancel, a make-up lesson or a lesson credit will be given.
No payment credit/refund will be provided for scheduled lessons missed by the student. 

*The teacher reserves the right to take one (1) emergency sick day per calendar year without offering a make-up lesson.

• Make up lessons may be offered entirely at the teacher’s discretion and availability outside of your dedicated lesson time. The following cases will be considered first: health emergency, family emergency, upcoming exam or performance/competition. Please assume no reschedule/make up unless offered. One-on-one time is limited due to a full studio, and things can only run smoothly if the agreed on lesson slot is respected. If you require a lot of accommodation and flexibility, please consider switching to casual lessons or finding a more flexible studio.
• Absences due to vacations, trips, school plays, sports games, etc. will not be made up by the teacher. Exceptions: upcoming exam or performance/competition.
• Make-up lesson alternatives. Where applicable, instead of a make-up lesson, the teacher is able to provide:
  1) always: detailed written or video feedback to your prepared lesson material sent by video or audio, followed by a detailed assignment for the following lesson.
  2) where applicable: extra time added to your lesson.
  3) always: a practice plan for when you go on a trip or a vacation.
  4) schedule permitting: a short online check-in while you are on your trip (regardless of whether you have an instrument) if you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson online.
  
  Sickness: if you have any symptoms but are well enough to do the lesson, an online lesson is arranged at the scheduled time. Rescheduling in-person option can be used if you are too sick to get through the lesson. Please do not attend in person when sick.

Code of conduct in the lesson: Please bring your most cheerful and respectful attitude to the lesson. If you are a parent, please prepare your child for what to expect and how to act in the lesson. Please kindly respect the studio space. Rude or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in ending the lesson early.

*Mandatory hygiene rules (non-negotiable): clean hands only, clean socks or studio slippers/change shoes only inside the studio room. No food inside the studio room. Let’s help each other stay healthy and respectfully keep my rented space clean.

Punctuality: Late arrivals will affect lesson duration. The missed amount of time will be subtracted from the lesson time. E.g. if you are 10min late to a 60min lesson, your lesson duration will be 50min.

Assignments and regular practice: The student is expected to develop and maintain a regular practice routine, starting with a short daily time. The student is responsible for completion of assigned homework prior to each lesson. The amount of assigned work can be adjusted to suit the student’s capacity and focus.

Teacher’s expectations: a) timely payments, b) commitment to attendance, c) respectful attitude in the lesson d) coming to lesson prepared e) participation in two studio recitals a year. f) attending/watching two classical music concerts a year. Participation in festivals is not mandatory but is highly encouraged. 

Probation Period (new students only): After two months, the teacher and the parent/student do a review and decide whether to continue with lessons. This is a good time for the student/parent to voice concerns, comments, ask questions.

Service cancellation: Students wishing to discontinue lessons must give one month’s notice, or in lieu of notice, one month’s fees must be paid. The teacher reserves the right to terminate services in case of excessive absences or late or irregular payments. 

Contact and Communication:
Email is the best way to contact the teacher about scheduling and long term topics.
Phone/text for time sensitive topics and emergencies (running late, need assistance at exam/competition)
Whatsapp/Signal for practice video sharing works best. GoogleDrive, iCloud, Dropbox work as well, but the response time will be longer.

Please do ask questions if you are unsure about anything: lesson, home routine, learning material, etc. Communication is everything!