Studio Policy for Music Lessons with Kevin Stolz: 2023-2024

This policy is subject to change without notice. However, every effort will be made to inform all students and families of changes as soon as possible.

Teacher Contact Information

Please contact the teacher, Kevin Stolz, via email with any questions or concerns.

Lesson Location

Unless otherwise specified, all lessons take place in-person at Kevin Stolz’s studio in Etobicoke.

Lesson Scheduling

Lessons occur weekly throughout the year from September 5, 2022 to September 3, 2023 (inclusive), with the exception of certain holidays:

Labour Day - Monday September 4, 2023

Thanksgiving Day - Monday October 9, 2023

Christmas break - Monday December 25, 2023 to Sunday January 5, 2024 (inclusive)

Family Day - Monday February 19, 2024

Mid-winter break - Monday March 11, 2024 to Friday March 15, 2024 (inclusive)

Good Friday - Friday March 29, 2024

Easter Monday - Monday April 1, 2024

Victoria Day - Monday May 20, 2024

Canada Day - Monday July 1, 2024

Civic Holiday - Monday August 5, 2024

The duration of the weekly lesson is fixed and will be confirmed in writing before the start of lessons.

Tardiness

No lesson time can be made up if a student is late.

Makeups

It is understood that occasionally students will not be able to attend a lesson at the regular time.

In the case of a cancellation with six or more hours notice given to the instructor, a student is provided:

One makeup lesson for the period between September 5, 2023 and December 22, 2023 (inclusive)

One makeup lesson for the period between January 8, 2024 and June 28, 2024 (inclusive)

One makeup lesson for the period between July 2, 2024 and September 3, 2024 (inclusive)

These makeup lessons are free of charge.

Any cancellation by the teacher will be made up as soon as possible, scheduled on a case-by-case basis.

Illness

If the student is ill, please cancel the lesson with six or more hours notice or contact the teacher to reschedule or arrange a virtual lesson.

Rates

$50 per 30-minute lesson

$65 per 45-minute lesson

$80 per 60-minute lesson

The above rates are complete; no HST is charged for music lessons.

Payments Schedule

Payments for lessons occur monthly for all the lessons scheduled within the calendar month.

An invoice will be sent via email before the first lesson of the month.

Payment is due at the time of the first lesson of the month.

Lessons can be paid by paper cheque or electronic transfer to kevinstolz262@gmail.com.

Lessons cannot be given without payment.

All payments are non-refundable, regardless of student attendance at lessons.

Additional lessons

If desired, students may book additional lessons outside of the regular weekly time slot.

An invoice will be sent via email upon confirmation of the date and time of each additional lesson(s). Additional lessons will not be considered booked until payment is received.

Lessons cannot be given without payment.

Withdrawal

Students may withdraw from regular lessons at any time, however all payments are non-refundable. Students and families are encouraged to speak to the teacher at any time about concerns to minimize disruption to the student’s musical progress.