Attendance:

For students to enjoy their music lessons and progress to the best of their abilities, they will benefit by regular attendance of their lesson. Their lesson time is reserved especially for them throughout the music year and lessons missed will not be refunded or made up. Tuition is based on those lesson times being reserved for the full year. Any lessons missed by me, for sickness or other reasons, will be made up or refunded.

Rates/Payment:

My 2010/2011 fees are as follows:

Private Lessons
30 minute lessons	$80.00/per month	(September - June)
45 minute lessons	$120.00/per month	(September - June)
1 hour lessons	$160.00/per month	(September - June)

Lesson fees are to be paid by post-dated cheque for the first of the month and be made out to Amie Webster. Post-dated cheques are to be handed in at the first lesson. September and June cheques will be non-refundable.

Materials/Lesson Books:

My fees do not include lesson books. A suitable method can be chosen for you/your child and you will be billed for books accordingly. I am willing to pick up materials, but ask for repayment as soon as you are billed so I can keep track of book sales.

Resource Library:

I am thrilled to be able to offer an extensive music library to my students and ask that materials be returned when not in use so that they can be shared with other students.

Library Fee is due in September.
$15/student per year
$25/family per year

Home Practice:

For you/your student to look forward to weekly lessons and see steady progress throughout the year, daily practice is necessary.

Some things to remember:

• Quality is more important than minutes on a timer!
• Set goals for each practice time.
• Keep it positive. Don't always make practicing a trade for playtime or time with friends. Try to schedule in a morning practice or a time when your child can get it done and still be able to have free time. If there is no time for you to practice without sacrificing your only 'down time' during the day, then you may be over-scheduled.
• Encourage 'play time' at the piano apart from daily practices. (composing, playing favorite pieces, performing for friends/family)
• Ask anytime if you need practice ideas, incentives, time suggestions etc.

Recitals & Master Classes:

These are not mandatory for students, but are encouraged. They are wonderful times for you/your child to learn new skills, share their music with others, meet friends with similar interests and prepare for exams.

Festivals:

There are two festivals offered in our area each year. The North Island Festival of the Performing Arts is held in the Comox Valley and The Friends of Music Festival is held in Campbell River. Both are great opportunities for students to share their music and learn from master teachers. Festival fees are additional and need to be paid in advance of festival registration. Please let me know if you/your child would like to play in a festival this year.

Exams:

I had many students prepare for exams last year. Exams are not mandatory, but are great for serious students wanting to fine tune their skills, work towards a goal or gain high school credits for their achievements. More information is available at www.rcmexaminations.org

Holidays:

I will be following the 2009/2010 school calendar. Students will have all statutory holidays off. Please note that there will be lessons on all "Professional Development" days.


I look forward to a wonderful year of sharing music together!