Signing up for lessons
There is no sign-up fee. However, lessons are contracted and scheduled in sets of fifteen (15) weeks per semester ( Fall/Spring) or
monthly payments. (inquire about payment options)
Attendance
Lessons are a standing weekly appointment and must be canceled if you can’t make it. Learning an instrument requires consistent attendance and it is recommended that students choose a time that does not interfere with other engagements. Students with excessive cancellations will be asked to give up their set weekly time and schedule lessons as needed instead.
Cancellations
All lessons must be canceled with 24 hours notice to our front desk (845)621-2626. This allows us to accommodate all students who may need to reschedule and to properly assign all teacher schedules by the start of lesson day. Often times, other students may want to reschedule their lesson and may be able to use your time if you can’t make it. This cancellation policy ensures that all students get the chance to take a lesson each week. Therefore, students are required to pay for a lesson if not cancelled by these times.
No Shows
If you do not show or call to cancel, payment is required. After two consecutive no-shows you will be taken out of your scheduled weekly spot and it will be offered to new students.
Rescheduled Lessons
Students may reschedule their lesson for another time/day depending on teacher availability.
Make-up Lesson (for absense)
Faculty will make up one (1) lesson missed by a student per semester.
Download a copy of our lesson contract here
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Optional Damage Coverage
Every instrument is fully serviced and working before it is rented out and it is the renter’s responsibility to properly care for the instrument. However, throughout the school year there may be routine repairs that need to be addressed. All repairs due to normal wear and tear are covered under the base rental fee. This includes non-damage related repairs including tuning, adjustments, fixing non-functioning parts, and any other playability issue that is not the result of user error. Optional Damage Coverage covers repair costs for any physical damage to an instrument during the rental period.
What does it cost?
$50 Flat fee (for MOST instruments)
$80 (Cello, Tenor Sax)
$100 (Bass)
What does this cover?
Includes but not limited to: Cracked, broken and bent instruments and parts. Broken strings, bridges, and bows on violins,violas and cellos. Stuck valves and slides on trumpets and trombones. Broken cases.
What is not covered?
Loss of instrument or any major working part. Instruments that are broken beyond repair and need to be replaced. Expendable items such as reeds, rosin,valve oil, extra strings, etc..