TERMS
TERM ONE: September – December
TERM TWO: December – March
TERM THREE: March – June

NO LESSONS: Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer Break, Statutory Holidays

PAYMENT
Lessons are due monthly in advance. You will be sent an invoice which is payable within 7 days of receipt via e-transfer to rachelbuttress@gmail.com. Failure to pay on time may result in a halt in lessons until payment is received.

MAKE UPS, CANCELLATIONS, AND ONLINE LESSONS
Please read through the following carefully… I am reserving a specific time for you in my schedule. This is a commitment I take seriously and expect my students to take seriously as well. 

Make Up Lessons
I do not offer make-up lessons. 

Cancelled Lessons
If you cannot attend a lesson after committing to a lesson time, you must provide a minimum of 48 hours notice. I allow one cancelled lesson per term (see term dates above), and will credit that missed lesson in the next monthly payment. Any additional missed lessons, or lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, are considered forfeited and will not be reimbursed. 

In rare circumstances lessons may be missed due to a true emergency that warrants special consideration. Situations such as these are open to case by case discussion.

Any lessons cancelled by me (due to illness, performance schedule, etc.) will not be paid for by the student, and will either be refunded or credited.

Online Lessons
I am happy to offer online lessons at your usual lesson time if that is ever a preferable choice (illness, out of town, unable to commute, etc.) Please provide as much notice as possible if you wish to move your lesson online.

LESSON ETIQUETTE
Please come to your lesson prepared with your lesson materials (music, water bottle, pencil, etc.) If you are working with digital scores, please email them to me prior to your lesson. If you are running late, text or call me at 604-897-9164. If you arrive late to your lesson, we will still need to finish at the regular time.

PRACTICE
Practice is the most important component to learning an instrument. With consistent practice music lessons are fun, rewarding, and confidence boosting!

My studio expectations are that students quickly develop a practice routine at home. This is especially important in the beginning stages when new habits are being developed. Many (especially younger) students need guidance and support to establish and maintain a practice schedule. Practice does not have to take place in one long sitting. Take breaks throughout, and focus on frequent, short, intentional practice sessions. Please contact me if you need any tips and tricks to help encourage practicing at home.

© Rachel Suzanne 2023