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.

Most school aged students participate through a weekly standing 30-minute appointment during the school year. 

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. 

Adults and advanced teens may request longer lesson times of 45 or 60 minutes. 

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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. 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

Lessons are billed monthly based on the number of lessons scheduled in that month. Tuition reserves your weekly lesson time and is not based on attendance.

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

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Missed Lessons & Makeups

Consistent weekly attendance is essential for steady vocal progress. Because each lesson time is reserved exclusively for the student, the studio provides a limited number of structured options to support scheduling flexibility when conflicts arise.

Each student is eligible for up to three individual makeup lessons per school year. One during Fall semester and two during Spring semester. 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 may be scheduled in the following ways:

• Reserving an available lesson time through the online portal when openings occur. 
• Scheduling during designated semester makeup periods (see studio calendar)
• Choose use makeup credit when rescheduling online. 

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

In addition to individual makeups, the studio offers a monthly group makeup/masterclass session via Zoom. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for:

• technique review
• performance practice
• learning through observation and feedback

While group sessions do not replace the individualized nature of a private lesson, they offer meaningful supplemental training and are available as an additional option for missed lessons.

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 30, 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.

This flexible structure allows adult students to continue developing their voices while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

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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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June Lessons

The month of June operates as a flexible drop-in lesson month. There are no standing appointments during this time, and students may schedule lessons through the online portal. The 24-hour cancellation policy applies. 

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Summer Session

The studio offers a 7-week summer session from July through the third week of August.

Summer lessons are a great time to explore new repertoire, strengthen technique, and prepare for auditions or performances.  

• Amanda will offer two group makeup sessions, one in July and one in August. 
• 24-hours notice is required to qualify for the makeup sessions. 
• Advanced notice of vacations is appreciated. 

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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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