Studio Policies

My goal is to provide a supportive, structured and organized environment where singers can grow confidently and develop healthy vocal technique. Clear policies help the studio run smoothly and ensure that every student receives consistent instruction and attention.

Enrollment in the studio indicates agreement with all studio policies.

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Lesson Format

Lessons may be taught in person at my home studio (in Warren, Ohio), online via Zoom, or as a combination of both depending on the needs and schedule of the student. This flexibility allows students to maintain consistency even when travel, illness, or scheduling conflicts arise. 

Drop-in lessons are made available for adults and may be scheduled through the online portal each month instead of holding a standing appointment. Drop-in appointments are limited and subject to availability.  

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Weekly Lesson Commitment

Students who choose a standing appointment enroll in a weekly lesson time during the school year (September–May). Enrollment is by semester and reserves your place in the studio schedule. There are 31 lessons per school year. Lessons are 45-minutes. Please reference the studio calendar for designated start and end dates and breaks. 

Consistent weekly lessons allow singers to build skills steadily and make meaningful progress.

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Tuition

Tuition is paid monthly and divides the total cost of 31 forty-five minute lessons by 9 monthly payments. 

Because your lesson time is held exclusively for you each week, tuition remains the same regardless of missed lessons.

Please inquire for a current list of rates. 

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Missed Lessons & Makeups

Consistent weekly attendance is essential for steady vocal progress. 

Each student is eligible for up to three individual makeup lessons per school year. Up to 3 makeup credits will accumulate in your online account when cancellations occur.

To qualify for a makeup lesson, at least 24 hours notice is required, except in cases of illness or emergency.

Makeup lessons will be made up during 3 flex weeks that are built into the studio calendar. 

Makeup credits are to be used within the same semester and do not carry over.

Makeup lessons are offered as a courtesy to currently enrolled students and are scheduled based on availability within the studio calendar.

If the teacher must cancel a lesson, a makeup lesson or lesson credit will always be provided.

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Adult Students & Flexible Scheduling

Adult students and advanced teens (junior/seniors) often have busy or changing schedules. For this reason, they may choose to participate through flexible drop-in lessons rather than a weekly standing appointment.

Drop-in lessons may be scheduled through the online portal and are offered in 45 or 60-minute sessions, based on availability.

Because these lessons are scheduled individually rather than reserved as a weekly time, tuition and makeup policies differ slightly:

• Lessons are scheduled and paid for at the time of booking
• Rescheduling is based on availability in the calendar
• 24-hours notice is required for cancellation and rescheduling. After 24 hours, the student is responsible for the lesson payment.

Adult students who prefer a more consistent routine are always welcome to enroll in a weekly standing lesson time during the school year, pending availability.

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Consistency & Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for vocal progress. Families are encouraged to treat voice lessons like any other class or team commitment and plan other activities around their lesson time whenever possible.

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Taking a Break from Lessons

Students are welcome to take breaks for theatre productions, sports seasons, or other commitments. However, lesson times cannot be held unless students continue paying for their reserved spot.

Students who discontinue lessons may return when a space becomes available in the schedule. A return to the schedule is not guaranteed. 

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Summer Session

Summer lesson packages are offered each year to help students continue their training while maintaining the flexibility summer requires. 

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Workshops, Recitals & Performances

Participation in workshops, recitals, and other performances is offered throughout the year and carries its own additional participation fee. Students will be notified of event details in advance so they can decide if they would like to participate.

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