KSM Private Lesson Policies - Please read these to
get the most out of your lessons!

ABOUT LESSONS

  • Private lessons are 45 min. in length.

  • Private lessons conducted online may be accessed via our Student Portal. (Password-protected)

  • Please accompany young children into the studio.

  • Parents must return 5 minutes before the lesson ends.

  • No gum allowed in the studio.

OPTIONS FOR MISSING A LESSON

  • Go to Makeups page to see options

  • Lesson Swap - use this feature to ask another student to swap times!

  • Send a Friend - Send a friend or family member to take your place.

MAKEUP POLICY

  • Lessons are a commitment to a set day and time, therefore only one make-up lesson will be offered per quarter, schedule permitting.

  • Once a make-up lesson is scheduled it cannot be rescheduled.

  • Makeups may only be scheduled in the same quarter as the missed lesson.

  • Makeups do not roll over from quarter to quarter.

  • There are no adjustments in tuition for student absence.

Please do not bring children who are ill. If your makeup has already been used you may use Zoom, attempt swapping lesson times or send a friend.

Please notify us through text (931-706-9496) or email (kat.starr.music@gmail.com) if you must miss a lesson.

COVID POLICY

If you feel 'off', have a stuffy nose, cough, tickle in your throat, lessening of taste/smell - any of the covid symptoms - please receive a negative test result before coming into the studio. You may Lesson Swap, Send a Friend, or Zoom until you are healthy!

We ask our teachers to do the same for you!

INCLEMENT WEATHER

  • KSM does not necessarily close when schools do.

  • If schools close, you will be emailed as to whether or not KSM is open.

  • If KSM must close due to weather, lessons will be rescheduled.

  • If KSM is open, lessons continue as scheduled.

Please do not risk traveling to your lesson if you feel unsafe! Contact Us so your lesson can be conducted over Zoom or rescheduled, not counting as your once-per-quarter makeup.

TUITION

  • Tuition is collected between the 1st and the 10th of each month, regardless of attendance or when the first lesson falls.

  • Tuition may be prorated the first month if a student joins after the first week.

  • Tuition for Private Lessons is $130/month.

  • Tuition for Learn Together is $190/month.

  • Tuition for Expert Private Lessons is $175/month.

  • Tuition for Expert Together is $225/month.

  • Students must enroll in Tuition Subscription via the website.

  • If tuition is collected after the 10th, there is a $10 late fee.

  • We do not have contracts, and you can cancel your Tuition Subscription at any time.

Tuition Includes:

  • All private lessons as scheduled in our Year-at-a-Glance studio calendar

  • Access to the studio lending library

  • Access to Instructional Videos online

  • Opportunities for yearly Fall Recital and spring performance (varies year to year!)

DISCONTINUATION OF LESSONS

  • A 30-day notice is appreciated for lesson cancellation.

  • Your tuition may be prorated during last month. Let us know before your last month to discuss options!

  • Refunds are not given if lessons are discontinued mid-month, but you may Send a Friend to your lesson!

RECITALS

Participation in recitals is greatly encouraged! Recitals take place yearly in the fall at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center and offer an opportunity to showcase skills students have attained. Recital fees of $35 per student to help defray the cost of the venue, bulletins, refreshments, the sound technician, etc.