Private/Group Lessons Policies & Information 2017-18
Lesson location:
Lessons will be held at Outta Theatre Studio on Blair St. in Grove City.
Parents may drop off students or wait in the parent waiting area outside of the lesson room.
Payment:
Enrolling in lessons is a contract that runs until the end of the current school year (through May).
Payments may be issued monthly or in one lump sum.
Monthly payment is due for the total amount of lessons scheduled for that month.
Payment will be due on the 28th of the month prior to the lessons.
Payments received on or after the 1 st will incur a $15 late fee.
Payment Methods:
Pay online for a small convenience fee: www.outtatheatre.com/pay
Pay via check made out to: Outta Theatre
Checks may be mailed to PO Box 55, Grove City, PA 16127 or placed in the new drop box at the studio
Fees
•$13.50 per 30 minute lesson, $20 per 45 minute lesson, $26 per 60 minute lesson
A recital fee of up to $15 per student may be issued, depending on venue and recital costs
Private Recital
Families may schedule private recitals at the studio for a cost of $30 for a 60-90 minute time slot. Chairs, tables, CD player, piano, keyboard, and any other resources on site will be available for you. There are 3 tables available for use and approximately 30-40 chairs. If you would like anything set up for you, there will be an additional $15 charge. If you plan to have refreshments, you will be asked to remove any trash and take it with you.
Cancellation/Late Arrival:
Refunds and credit will not be issued for cancelled or missed lessons, regardless of reason. Payment for lessons is a contract to secure that time slot throughout the school year. However, if student anticipates an absence, advance notice is expected and appreciated.
In case of teacher cancellation, credit will be issued.
For late arrivals, missed minutes will not be made up. Lesson will still end at scheduled time.
If a student wishes to withdraw from lessons, they must give 60 day notice and will still be required to pay for lessons during that time period unless the teacher is able to fill that slot.
Recitals:
There will be 1-2 recitals/concerts per year. A recital may be held either early December or early January. The spring recital will be held in April/early May.
Participation in recitals is mandatory (aside from exceptional circumstances). Notice will be given as far in advance as possible so that the date may be reserved on the student’s calendar. Every effort will be made to secure these dates in August or September. Students participating in group lessons will not be required to sing solo until they are ready, but will be required to participate in a duet or small group performance.
Benefits of recital participation:
Students will develop skills to help with time management, goal setting, and facing new challenges.
Students are exposed to a wealth of new repertoire and genres.
Students build self-confidence through public performance.
Students learn from each other as they observe musicality, poise, expression, and technique presented in varying ways.
Students are more motivated to practice with goals towards a performance date.
Students need an outlet to demonstrate their talent, express their individuality, and mark their progress.
Students will be better prepared to perform for auditions, competitions, and other community or school performances.
Students will experience greater musical growth.