Daniel Knowles Vocal Studio 971 N. La Cienega Blvd. #209 Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 772-9984

Studio Policy

     The purpose of my studio policy is to let you, the student know how the studio is run. It is a basic professional agreement between teacher and student. I realize that the more experienced student of music will already be familiar with basic music studio policies, still read carefully before signing. Please keep your copy to refer to if you should have questions later.  Each student is different, so if other arrangements or changes need to be made it will be annotated in writing on this agreement. 

LESSON SCHEDULE
     Lessons will be scheduled for the same day(s) and time(s) each week. Exceptions are made for students with performance or work schedules that cause them to make a new appointment each week. Students with on-going set weekly appointments have priority for that day and time and will not be "bumped". Be on time for your lessons as you are charged for that pre-scheduled time. If you are running late and if I can, I will be happy to give you your full time.

LENGTH OF EACH LESSON
     The duration of each lesson is one hour. Please tell me before the lesson has begun if you must leave after an hour. There is no extra charge if we find we have went over an hour, sometimes if I have time and it is important, I give more time.

TUITION
Adult                                                                                         
$75.00 an hour if paid at each weekly lesson                           
$65.00 an hour if pre-paid by the month in advance               
$600.00 for 10 one hour “*block lessons” in 10 weeks            

*BLOCK LESSONS ARE THE BEST VALUE AND THE “10 IN 10” RULE APPLIES, THIS MEANS YOU WILL PAY FOR 10 ONE HOUR LESSONS THAT MUST BE USED WITHIN 10 WEEKS. Parents with more than one child in lessons may apply the block lessons to each child (i.e. two children can use the 10 lessons up in five weeks). Refunds are given only if I can not continue giving you lessons. Refunds, if any, will be paid within 60 days. Please understand that you will not be given a refund if you cancel any remaining lessons for any reason.
                                                  
TAPING YOUR LESSON
     I not only allow, but also encourage my students to tape each lesson. The tape is for you to practice with at home throughout the week between lessons. Your tape is very important, so be sure to bring it to each lesson.

PRACTICING
     Vocal technique and singing lessons are of little value if you do not show up for your lessons or practice at least 3-4 times a week between lessons. Please, do not waste both your time and mine if you are not serious about your technique and lessons.  

CANCELING A LESSON (S)
a) The student is charged and responsible for each scheduled lesson. You must give at least 24 hours prior notice
 when canceling a lesson or you will be charged for that time without expectations of scheduling a make-up lesson.  As a courtesy to the student when canceling a lesson with more than 24 hours notice, every effort will be made to schedule a make-up lesson. Please try to re-schedule a missed lesson, as you will be charged. 
     b) Exceptions are made for medical and other emergencies. Please understand that a party or holiday such as Halloween is not an excuse to miss a lesson, although some holidays are, and with more than 24 hrs notice may possibly be excused. It is up to the teacher’s discretion to excuse a lesson without charging the student. Remember the studio is a business and cannot survive if the students do not show up for their lessons.
     c) Vacations or leave of absents for whatever length of time will be happily excused. Please give me at least a weeks notice.
     d) If you want to discontinue lessons with me be sure I know so that you will not be charged for the lesson(s) you do not show up for. You will be charged for missed lessons if you do not tell me and I am expecting you.
     e) Either teacher or student may dissolve this agreement at any time by simply giving at least 24 hours notice before the next scheduled lesson; this is not a long-term contract. Refer to “Tuition” section for refunds. If I cancel you, you will receive a refund if you have a positive balance.

PARKING
    Street parking only. If you park in the parking lot you may be towed.

I _________________________________________ have read, understand and agree to this studio policy.
  Print Name of Student  (And Guardian if Minor) 

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Student /Guardian Signature                                                                  Date                           Teacher: Daniel D. Knowles                                      Date   
   
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