Policies
Payment Schedule:
1.) Registration fee, materials fee, and first months tuition due at time of registration.
2.) Monthly tuition is due on the 20th of the month preceding classes.
(Example: October 2017's tuition is due on September 20th, 2017)
Fees:
REGISTRATION FEE: There will be a one time registration fee of $75.00 for students who are enrolling in a continuing scheduled curriculum (Meaning full year enrollment, summer included). As long as the student continues studying with the Bzdick Studio, this fee will only be required one time, at registration. For returning students who have a break in lessons, there will be a $25 registration fee at the time of re-registration.
MATERIALS FEE: There will be an annual $50 materials fee due at registration for each class in which a student is enrolled.
LATE FEE: There will be a $15.00 late fee added to the next month tuition for payments that are received 10 days past the due date and an additional $5.00 will be added for each 10 days after. Accounts that exceed one month without payment will be sent to a collection agency. The person responsible for account payment will be responsible for paying all tuition that is owed plus any and all collection fees that may be incurred by the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts.
These unpaid lesson spots will then be open for rescheduling.
BOUNCED CHECK FEE: Bounced checks will result in a charge of $50 plus any associated fees/charges incurred by the studio.
DECLINED CREDIT CARD FEE: Credit cards are not accepted at this time.
Make-ups: Unless there are unexpected studio closings (i.e., inclement weather), there are no make-up classes at the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts. It is up to the student to attend each scheduled lesson. This is the common practice of most studios, colleges, and other professional offices. You are paying for a reserved time, not just the lesson/class. Each student has chosen and reserved their lesson/class time, it is up to them to keep the commitment.
Unexpected Studio Closing/Inclement Weather Closings
Every effort will be made to maintain normal studio hours. The Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts will not follow the public school closing, but will determine weather related closing on an event by event basis. Please check the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts Facebook page for up-to-date information. Makeup Classes will be scheduled to make up for weather related cancellations. In the rare case of an absence of your instructor, there will NOT be a substitute teacher scheduled. All classes will be scheduled to make up for these rare instructor absences, at no charge to the student.
Termination of Lessons or Classes:
Thirty days notice is required to withdraw from any classes or lessons. Written termination notice must be given by the first day of the last month of lessons or classes. Returning students who did not give proper notice, will be charged the new student registration fee should they return.
- Students at the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts will conduct themselves in a professional manner and be considerate of all others present.
- Students should arrive prepared, warmed up, with expected materials at least 5 minutes prior to their assigned lesson/class time. Classes will start and end on time.
- Students or parent/guardians must complete and sign the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts registration form and agree to all its procedures, permission requests, and waivers.
- Students under age 18 must remain inside the studio until their parent or guardian arrives to pick them up. Students are to be picked up promptly at the end of their lessons. There rules are important in order to maintain safety.
- Students who rely on a parent/guardian for a ride to and from lessons must be picked up promptly at the end of their lessons. For the safety of the student, they should remain inside the studio until their parent arrives.
- Typically, I do not teach students under 13 years-of-age:
- I make exceptions to the 13 year minimum on a case-by-case basis
- Studies show that private vocal instruction is best suited for students above age 13, because this is the age that the voice typically finishes developing. Any type of manipulation to the voice before this time may increase the risk of vocal cord damage.
- For students younger than 13, I recommend joining a choir or playing piano with a qualified instructor who will begin working skills like music theory, ear training, and breath control. Advancing these skills early will create an excellent foundation for vocal lessons.
- Students or parents/guardians must agree to the following payment policies:
Payment Schedule:
1.) Registration fee, materials fee, and first months tuition due at time of registration.
2.) Monthly tuition is due on the 20th of the month preceding classes.
(Example: October 2017's tuition is due on September 20th, 2017)
Fees:
REGISTRATION FEE: There will be a one time registration fee of $75.00 for students who are enrolling in a continuing scheduled curriculum (Meaning full year enrollment, summer included). As long as the student continues studying with the Bzdick Studio, this fee will only be required one time, at registration. For returning students who have a break in lessons, there will be a $25 registration fee at the time of re-registration.
MATERIALS FEE: There will be an annual $50 materials fee due at registration for each class in which a student is enrolled.
LATE FEE: There will be a $15.00 late fee added to the next month tuition for payments that are received 10 days past the due date and an additional $5.00 will be added for each 10 days after. Accounts that exceed one month without payment will be sent to a collection agency. The person responsible for account payment will be responsible for paying all tuition that is owed plus any and all collection fees that may be incurred by the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts.
These unpaid lesson spots will then be open for rescheduling.
BOUNCED CHECK FEE: Bounced checks will result in a charge of $50 plus any associated fees/charges incurred by the studio.
DECLINED CREDIT CARD FEE: Credit cards are not accepted at this time.
Make-ups: Unless there are unexpected studio closings (i.e., inclement weather), there are no make-up classes at the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts. It is up to the student to attend each scheduled lesson. This is the common practice of most studios, colleges, and other professional offices. You are paying for a reserved time, not just the lesson/class. Each student has chosen and reserved their lesson/class time, it is up to them to keep the commitment.
Unexpected Studio Closing/Inclement Weather Closings
Every effort will be made to maintain normal studio hours. The Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts will not follow the public school closing, but will determine weather related closing on an event by event basis. Please check the Bzdick Studio of Performing Arts Facebook page for up-to-date information. Makeup Classes will be scheduled to make up for weather related cancellations. In the rare case of an absence of your instructor, there will NOT be a substitute teacher scheduled. All classes will be scheduled to make up for these rare instructor absences, at no charge to the student.
Termination of Lessons or Classes:
Thirty days notice is required to withdraw from any classes or lessons. Written termination notice must be given by the first day of the last month of lessons or classes. Returning students who did not give proper notice, will be charged the new student registration fee should they return.