Studio Policy 2023-24

  • Tuition

    Weekly lessons are 30, 45, and 60 mins.

    Tuition is a flat rate monthly fee.

    Monthly tuition is due on the 1st day of each month.

    A late fee of 25 dollars will apply after the 5th.

    New students must enroll for 4 months/1 semester minimum.

    Lost time in the lesson due to tardiness will not be compensated.

    A 30-day- notice is required for withdrawal.

    Tuition is non-refundable.

  • Make-up Lessons

    Three semesters per school year. Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), and Summer (May-Aug).

    Only 1 make-up lesson is allowed per semester.

    Students who miss more than 5 lessons in summer will lose scheduling priority to students who take regular lessons.

    Students must schedule the 1 make-up lesson within the semester or it is lost.

    If the teacher is absent, a make-up lesson is offered in addition to the 1 make-up lesson.

  • Cancellation

    A 24-hour notice is required to cancel a lesson.

    If the lesson is canceled before the deadline, 1 make-up lesson will be offered. If the lesson is canceled after the deadline, the lesson will be billed and no make-up lessons will be offered.

    Regardless of the number of cancellations, each student will only have 1 make-up lesson per semester.

    If a student must miss more than 1 lesson or cannot be at the studio physically, the student can either do a virtual lesson at their designated lesson time or a practice video will be sent to the student.

  • Illness

    If a student is sick, please stay home and the lesson will be conducted virtually or a practice video will be sent to the student.

    Dr. Wong reserves the right to not teach in-person lessons if a student arrives sick. The lesson will still be billed.

  • Recital and Performance Classes

    There will be two recitals annually. At the start of the year, each student will pay an annual recital fee.

    Performance classes are held upon the recommendation of Dr. Wong. It will be held at the studio, and The class is 50 minutes long.

    Performing is an integral part of music learning. Through performances, students will build confidence, learn how to cope with anxiety, perform optimally under pressure, and support each other.

  • Media Release

    Unless upon written request, Dr. Benjamin Wong Piano Studio is granted permission to take photographs and videos of students for the use of marketing and promotion on all platforms. Dr. Benjamin Wong Piano Studio will also have the copyright of all the materials mentioned above.

  • Calendar

    Winter Semester: Jan-Apr
    Summer Semester: May-Aug
    Fall Semester: Sept-Dec
    Winter break: Dec 23/2024 - Jan 4/2025
    Spring break: Mar 17-22, 2025

  • Practice

    Students who demonstrate insufficient preparation will be given a practice reminder. Insufficient preparation includes, but is not limited to, missing weekly assignments. If a student receives three reminders within a semester, they will receive a formal warning. A student who accumulates two warnings will be dismissed from the studio. Reminders will reset every semester; warnings will reset every year.

  • Policy Compliance

    All the policies listed here are final and there are no exceptions. Violation of the policy may lead to expulsion from the studio.