Studio Policy

The main intention of Clavimusic Piano Studio is to provide friendly, supportive, and motivating environment that challenges and excites all students. Learning how to play a musical instrument is a long and involved process, sometimes testing the student’s patience and requiring discipline and perseverance. According to studies it takes about 10 000 hours to master a complex skill such as playing a musical instrument, playing chess or figure skating.

The following “rules” have been put together with the intention to be in the best interests of the student, the parents and the teacher.

A free orientation session is offered to new and prospective students, enabling the student, parents, and teacher to establish a good working relationship, set some goals, and get a taste of the adventures ahead.

The piano and music lessons’ calendar follows approximately the public school calendar.

Regular attendance is very important for a steady and noticeable progress. That is why absences will be excused only in case of illness and school events conflicts. Occasional family vacation outside of the regular school breaks could be considered for a make up at a mutually agreeable time.

24 hour notice is required for individual lesson cancellation or rescheduling. If there is insufficient notice time or the reason for the absence is of a frivolous nature, the fee for that lesson will be forfeited.

Lessons missed due to the teacher’s absence will be rescheduled or refunded.

The payment is due in advance on the first lesson of each month. The amount paid is based on the projected number of lessons for that month.

The fee is based exclusively on the length of the lesson, regardless of the age or level of student.  The rates are in accordance with the BCRMTA North Shore branch guidelines.