The short, plain-language version.

Your lesson time is reserved exclusively for you each week for the length of the enrollment period. Tuition holds that slot whether or not the lesson is attended.

Please arrive a few minutes early. Lessons begin and end at the scheduled time; a late arrival shortens the lesson rather than extending into the next student's slot.

Cancellations with at least 24 hours' notice may be made up within the same calendar month, typically on a Friday. One make-up per month is guaranteed; additional ones depend on the schedule.

Cancellations within 24 hours can be rescheduled but are not guaranteed. Lessons that are missed without notice are billed in full and are not eligible for a make-up.

Exceptions include certain circumstances, such as illness and genuine emergencies. Life happens, and I am more than happy to accommodate - please just communicate with me.

If I have to cancel or reschedule, I will do my absolute best to notify you with plenty of time. We can then discuss a different time to make up for that session. I hold myself responsible for improper cancellations or tardiness on my end; you, the student, deserve an honest teacher who stands on his word.

Tuition is billed monthly in advance and is due each month on the day you subscribe. Rates are flat per month regardless of whether a month contains four or five lesson weeks - five-week months include a bonus lesson at no extra charge. Payments more than seven days late may result in the lesson slot being released.

Two weeks' written notice ends an enrollment. Tuition paid for lessons that occurred is not refundable, but any lessons paid for that will not occur can be refunded.

I encourage students to talk to me about their withdrawal. You don't have to do this, but it helps me understand the situation and, depending on the circumstances, help you.

Please don't attend a lesson while ill - we'll move online or reschedule. Parents and guardians of students under 12 are welcome to stay for the lesson. Instruments and equipment in the studio are shared; accidental damage happens and is never charged for.