PRIVATE LESSONS = September 2009 - June 2010
Returning Students - (mandatory fees) = $20.00/student or
$30.00/family + Recitals ($12.00/year/student)
New Students: Registration Fee =
New Students - $40.00/student, non-refundable + Recitals ($12.00/year/student)
Tuition is based on the total number of lessons from September-May (a yearly
total, divided into 9 equal monthly payments for "Monthly Tuition").
Monthly Tuition
~ Regular Students - most popular option, lesson fees are non-refundable
regardless of reason
30-minute lessons = $59.00/month
(pro-rated according to the number of lessons through the year)
45-minute lessons = $88.50/month (pro-rated according to the
number of lessons through the year)
Semester Tuition
~ Regular Students (1. September-January, 2. January-May) - upon
cancellation, rest of tuition returned (except one month's worth) - take a
5% discount
30-minute lessons = $280.25/term (pro-rated according to the number of lessons through the year)
45-minute lessons = $420.37/term (pro-rated according to the
number of lessons through the year)
These are flat fees to reserve your child's
weekly time for lessons, whether you choose to attend or miss.
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Choir & Group Music Classes (6 classes/session;
1 session/year) (see schedule)
minimum 5 students/class… @ $10.00/class (one-hour each week) =
$60.00/student
Bills are provided each
month
and tuition is due by the first day of the month (January 1st, February 1st,
September 1st, etc). Fees
are not lowered nor refunded for missed or cancelled lessons. I can
supply a receipt upon request. There will be a slight increase in
rates at the start of each school year. Payment may be mailed or paid
personally. Accepted as cash or checks, payable to Kristin
Phillips.
Late Payments will be assessed
$5.00/week/late after the 1st day of the month. Consider it a discount to pay on time. :-)
Bounced
or Returned Checks - $30.00 fee, payable in
cash + tuition (payable in cash).
TUITION COVERS...
*Tuition covers not only the contact time spent with the student, but also
the time spent in preparation for the student. This preparation includes
a specialized, individual plan for each student’s course of study.
*Trips to buy music
*Bookkeeping & Administration
*Development of teaching materials
*My
training and experience, continuing...
*Recital preparation of programs, awards, and refreshments
*Professional organization memberships to enhance teaching skills and provide
students with opportunities for competition, exams, and festivals
*Studio expenses of copying, computer software, incentive programs
*Tuning and repairs on instruments
*Music books and CD’s for students’ benefit (Book-library... does not include
music or books the students will need to purchase throughout the year)
*Continuing education/college expenses
*Inflation in living expenses
Tuition Fees
