The September 2026 – June 2027 academic year includes 35 weeks of instruction. Please see calendar dates.
My teaching schedule is closely aligned with the BC school calendar and its semester schedule. Make-up lessons begin in July (see Cancellation Policy for details). This scheduling closes the gap during the summer, reducing a break in the student’s learning progress. Summer lessons are also available upon request.
Attendance
Please choose a lesson time that you feel confident to attend on a regular basis. Once a timeslot has
been assigned, it will be reserved exclusively for that student. Students are expected to be punctual
and prepared to attend their weekly scheduled lesson.
To be fair to all my students, lesson time that is lost due to a late arrival cannot be made up, and the
lesson will end at the usual time without adjustment. There will not be any make-up lessons or
refunds for missed lessons or last-minute cancellations.
Cancellations
There are no refunds or make-up lessons for cancellations without 24-hour notice. I will try to
accommodate some circumstances, such as illnesses or emergencies.
If I am unable to teach or need to cancel your lesson, I will schedule a make-up lesson, or refund your
fee.
Make-up Lessons
Students are allotted 3 make-up lessons per academic year. Make-up lessons will be scheduled in
July.
Illness
Please do not send your children to lessons if they are contagious with a flu or virus. I appreciate your consideration in helping me maintain a healthy studio!
Termination of Lessons
If you decide to terminate lessons, please provide one month’s notice in writing. Your tuition will be adjusted accordingly.
I reserve the right to terminate lessons at any time if the following circumstances occur:
– failure to pay tuition on time
– lack of progress due to insufficient practice
– persistent absences, uncooperative attitude, lack of interest, or inappropriate behaviour towards me
Expectations
Parental involvement is an important part of student success. Parents are encouraged to sit in during
the lesson when possible. At home, please supervise and support your child’s practice as often as
your schedule allows. Your child will greatly benefit from your support and encouragement!
Students should commit to a consistent, daily practice routine in order to make steady progress at the
piano. Students are also encouraged to participate in available performance opportunities, such as
recitals, music festivals, and exams.
There will be two recitals per academic year:
– Winter Recital: December
– Year End Recital: June
Exact dates will be announced. A recital fee will be charged per participating student.
Please register for festivals and exams only after discussion and my approval. This allows us to ensure
that the chosen repertoire and preparation timeline is appropriate for the student.
