Policies and Guidelines

TUITION

All payments are safely and automatically deducted monthly (up front) from your credit card or debit card via Stripe. Invoices are sent via e-mail (usually on the 25th of each month) and the amount due varies depending on how many lessons/weeks are in the month. Rates are $45 for 30 minute classes and $80 for 60 minute classes.

ABSENCES / MAKE-UP LESSONS

Students are allowed up to 1 make-up lesson per month with a required a 4-hour minimum notice. If a lesson is missed and the 4-hour minimum notice is not given, the lesson will be forfeited; no make-up lesson or credit will be provided.

Students have up to 1 month (30 days) from their missed lesson to make-up their class; lessons not made-up within the 30 day period will be forfeited. Make-up lessons are scheduled on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month, usually in the mornings. Make-up lessons may also be scheduled on weekdays should any slots become available.

Occasionally, it may be necessary for Pierre to be absent. In the event that this takes place, you will be contacted to reschedule. If a lesson cancelled by Pierre cannot be made up due to scheduling conflicts, you will receive a credit on your next month’s invoice if the lesson has already been paid for.

LATE ARRIVAL

Please make every effort to arrive to your scheduled lesson on time, or call if you see that you will not be on time. If you are late, Pierre will do his best to work within the time that is left. However, please understand that, due to scheduling constraints, we will not extend the lesson beyond our originally scheduled time. No makeup lessons will be given for late arrival. No tuition deductions will be made for missed time due to late arrival.

ILLNESS

We carry the same policy as the school district in regards to illness. If a student has not attended school for the day due to illness, he/she will not be able to attend their music lesson. Please keep your child home if he/she has symptoms of illness such as fever, rash, runny nose/sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, etc. To return to lessons, it is asked that the child be free of symptoms for 24 hours. Germs are passed to one another very easily, and we want to keep everyone healthy! Your help with this is appreciated!

LESSONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

From August 1st through May 31st, lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis on the same day and time every week. We do not schedule sporadic lesson times; however, the student does have the option of registering for more than one lesson per week.

We observe the same holidays/school closures as Coppell ISD. If schools are closed last-minute due to inclement weather, we will also cancel piano lessons and issue a lesson credit/refund for any missed lessons due to inclement weather.

Click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Coppell ISD Calendar.

LESSONS DURING THE SUMMER

From June 1st through July 31st, lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis on the same day and time every week; we do not schedule sporadic lesson times.

Students may choose to take a break from classes for the summer but will forfeit their time slot; they should contact Pierre approximately 2 weeks before they wish to resume lessons again to see if a new time slot is available.

Students who choose to keep their scheduled time slot during the summer may take off up to 3 classes; they will not be charged for these missed classes and no make-up classes are required. However, students who miss more than 3 consecutive classes must forfeit any additional classes missed; no make-up lessons or credits will be provided

Student absences during the summer require a 4-hour minimum notice. If a lesson is missed and the 4-hour minimum notice is not given, the lesson will be forfeited; no make-up lesson or refunds will be provided.

Make-up lessons are scheduled on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month, usually in the mornings. Make-up lessons may also be scheduled on weekdays should any slots become available.

DISCONTINUING LESSONS

A 30-day written notice is required for students discontinuing lessons for any reason, no exceptions. If no notice is given, the tuition for the subsequent 30 days will be invoiced and charged to the student.

STUDIO ETIQUETTE

Communication with parents is vital to a child’s progress. Please feel free to chat with your instructor during the lesson time. However, please keep in mind that we are not available beyond your scheduled time. If you would like to discuss anything beyond, please feel free to email or call.

During a child’s lesson, parents are welcome in the studio room, but are also free to stay in the waiting area or leave the Studio for a quick errand. We do ask, however, that parents do not leave other children at the Studio while they leave.

We ask that you please remove all shoes when entering Pierre’s home so as to not track any dirt inside.

RECITALS

We have one in-person recital each year. In May, we will come together for a Formal Recital, providing students with experience in formal performance and large group settings. This Recital will take place in a venue with a large stage, Grand Piano, and full lights and sound. A Recital Fee will be due with April’s tuition should you choose to enroll in the recital. This will help to cover the costs of facility rental, awards, refreshments, program printing, etc.

The recital is usually held on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday in May.

Casual/impromptu virtual recitals via Zoom may also be held sporadically.