NU-TRAX
INC.
CHRISTIAN MUSIC STUDIO
CHRISTIAN MUSIC STUDIO
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2010 Nu-Trax Christian Music Studio Policy Update Please take a moment to review the studio policy. Nu-Trax Music Studio Policy Most of our policies
are based on the industry standard practices. Responsibilities Teacher:
It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide excellent instruction, and
conduct lessons in a consistent and professional manner. We are
committed to each of our students and will strive to help them achieve their
greatest potential both technically and artistically. Students will be
given performance opportunities and, when appropriate, competition
opportunities. Student:
Students are expected to participate fully in their lesson experience.
This includes regular attendance and prompt arrival for weekly lessons, as well
as participation in studio functions such as recitals. In the event that
the teacher runs a few minutes late starting a lesson, the time will be added to
the end of the lesson or made up at another time if that is not convenient.
If the student is late, that time is lost. The student is expected to be
courteous and practice regularly between lessons. Students should always
arrive prepared with their music neatly organized and with a pencil for
corrections. Voice students please keep any loose-leaf music in a
three ring binder. Parents (if
student is a minor): The parent is responsible for bringing their child to
lessons on time and paying tuition at the beginning of each month. Parents
should also consider themselves a vital part of their students musical
development, and enforce regular practice. CDs: This year we would like each
student to purchase a multi-pack (at least 10) of CD-Rs or CD-RWs (which are
re-usable) to be used throughout the term. We have in our studio a CD
recorder which we frequently use to record practice aids for the student or
student performances. Students should keep at least one blank CD in their
music folder at all times. Videos: We use Video recordings of
the Students Performance time to enhance the Lesson material. Students should
bring their video to lessons each week and review it at least once during the
week for an evaluation of the Students progress. Practice and
Attendance: Consistent
study and practice are the only ways to achieve any musical success. The
study of any musical instrument is a discipline and requires hard work.
While practicing is not always fun or easy, it is an absolute necessity.
Thirty minutes or even an hour of lesson time each week is not sufficient to
provide musical growth, or even the most minimal note learning. The
teacher provides the tools for learning a piece and practicing it, but the
student must follow through in a consistent manner. While we cannot
guarantee the same degree of success for every student, each student can reach
their full potential and find enormous satisfaction in their musical abilities! Makeup Lessons: In order to receive a makeup
lesson, the student or parent must provide 24-hour notice of the absence.
This includes conflicts caused by school extra-curricular rehearsals and
performances or other activities, so please be sure to plan ahead. Since
our studio is at capacity and our schedule is very tight, we are generally
unable to re-arrange lessons or find extra slots, so please place your
established private lesson time as a high priority. Twice per semester, there
will be make-up days on Saturday. If a student must miss a lesson and it
is an excused absence, he/she may sign up for a makeup lesson on the next
scheduled makeup day. One of the things that set
our studio apart is that we are both professional performers maintaining an
active performance schedule throughout the year. We know that
"practicing what we preach" gives our students the best opportunity to
succeed. If we should miss a lesson for any reason, we will make every
effort to make that lesson up as soon as possible. Dress Code
Students performing in any Nu-Trax function must dress appropriately for a
Christian Music Studio. Please check with Mrs. Bernice if you have any
questions. Tuition and Fees Tuition
is $50.00 a month for half hour lessons. Lessons are held weekly, and tuition
is due the first lesson of each month. Tuition remains the same regardless of the number of lessons in
the month. We do not prorate during the school term, and there are no
cash refunds. Please make all checks payable to Nu-Trax Christian
Music Studio. As this is our salary, your timely payment each month is
appreciated. Please remember that
you are paying a tuition rather than a cost per lesson.
The fee you pay each month covers not only the lesson time, but also special
events, lesson preparation, Seminars, etc. Two extra fees per year
are due at time of feature; Spring and Fall Recitals are $20.00 each. Any extra
curricular opportunities as at the King Opera House also have fees attached but
these activities are not required and are limited to advanced students. Finally,
we want to be sure that our policies are in line with the local and national
teaching organizations, and after much review, this seems to be the industry
standard. Termination of
Agreement If the student (or parent if
that student is a minor) wishes to discontinue lessons, then please inform
Nu-Trax Christian Music Studio of the change as soon as possible so that we may
fill that time from our waiting list. Once we have been notified of the
change, the student will be removed from the schedule the first week of the next
month. If the student (or parent if
that student is a minor) consistently fails to live up to the agreed studio
policy, Nu-Trax Christian Music Studio reserves the right to drop that student
from enrollment. Nu-Trax Christian Music Studio also reserves the right to
refuse service or to discontinue lessons at their discretion. All changes
to enrollment will be at the first week of the month for continuity of billing. Student Drop Off &
Pick Up All minor students will be
released only to parents or those who have been given prior approval on the
Nu-Trax Christian Music Studio Contact Sheet. If for some reason you need
to send someone else to pick up your child, please inform us in writing prior to
the start of the lesson. If you cannot, please call Nu-Trax Christian
Music Studio so that we may verify your approval prior to releasing the child.
Please be prompt in picking up your child as we are occupied with our next
student, and unable to provide supervision after their scheduled time has ended. Feel free to use the
driveway to drop off your child. However, if you choose to wait during
your childs lesson, please park in the parking area provided rather than in the
driveway. This frees up the area for other parents to drop off their child
for the next lesson. There is a waiting
area provided next to the studio for parents and siblings. We ask
that students remain in the waiting area until called for. If you need a
restroom break, please do so quietly and return to the waiting area. ·
Tuition is $50.00/month
for half-hour lessons every month (December will
find Nu-Trax Studios closed for one week, and those lessons will be made up with
a Seminar for that month either before or after the downtime). ·
The studio will
be closed for vacation days during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break
holidays. This will not affect your monthly tuition. Full
information on tuition may be found in the Tuition and Fees section of our
policy. As an example, your tuition will remain the same during
November and March when there is a vacation day. The same is also true for
December when Nu-Trax will be closed for a full week. Students
affected by the single days will reschedule so all may keep the holidays.
Nu-Trax will offer a two hour teaching SEMINAR in lieu of weekly closures so
Students will not miss lesson time. ·
All students are
expected to perform in studio recitals each semester. This experience, as
well as the opportunity to work towards a goal is extremely important in the
students development. All piano students who are beyond Method Book level
are expected to participate in at least 1 area competition as offered by their
instructor. Thank you for giving
us the opportunity to be a part of your childs musical education. Sincerely, Gene and Bernice Mitchell Pricing *NEW* Please Note: Price Changes are effective for all
students enrolling after June 1st, 2006 and for ALL STUDENTS beginning in
the Fall 2006 term. Tuition and Fees: 30 Minute lessons: $50. / month 1 hour lesson: $75 / month Fees: $20.00 x 2 Recitals per year. Scheduling: Please call (479) 471-8506 to schedule lessons. I have read and agree to the
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