blake Music Studios Policies for PResto

In conjunction with your child participating in any program with Blake Music Studio, you will be asked to sign a contract that includes these terms:

_____ (1) Presto by Let’s Play Music is a 4 semester program spanning 2 years. Enrollment in Presto purchases a spot for your child in the program. It is anticipated that your child will complete the entire program with Blake Music Studios. 

_____ (2) Class communication will be through email and group texts. I am also available on Marco Polo if you need visual assistance. Please check your email regularly and read all communications from the teacher. 

_____ (3) Only children enrolled in Presto may attend class. Due to the nature of group classes, if a child’s behavior repeatedly disrupts classroom learning, they may be dismissed from the program. Please leave toys at home or in your bag. No food, gum, hats or drink is allowed in class. If a student has a cell phone, it will need to stay in their bag and on “do not disturb” mode during class. 

_____ (4) Presto by Let’s Play Music materials, including songs and activities, are copyright protected and may not be shared with anyone not enrolled in that class. Student materials must be returned if a child cannot continue the program. If student materials are lost or damaged beyond use, you will be required to purchase a replacement set. 

_____ (5) Class attendance is essential to maximize the benefits of the program. Please make every effort to ensure your child is in attendance. Please inform the teacher if your child will not be in class. Please do not bring your child to class if they have had a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting within 24 hours of class. 

_____ (6) Class begins and ends on time. You may arrive up to 5 minutes early. Arriving on time ensures your child will participate in every minute of learning time. A parent is expected to be on time to pick up their child up. If you are not here when class is dismissed, you may need to park your car and come inside to pick up your child.  

_____ (7) The Presto program has a high level of parent involvement. It is expected that you, or another adult, will do the Bench Pal with the student each week. This is part of their required practice. Your supportive role also includes encouraging and monitoring daily practice. 

_____ (8) At home practice and completing all theory assignments are a requirement for the program. The student is expected to have 5 separate practice sessions per week and return completed practice logs and theory assignments at the following lesson. When you help your child with at home practice and theory assignments, you are reinforcing skills and concepts taught in class and maximizing your investment in your child’s development as a musician. In a group setting, children will thrive and learn the most when they come back to class having mastered the concepts and skills taught the previous week. If I notice a pattern that practice habits are not consistent, I will immediately reach out to you so that we can discuss a practice improvement plan. If active effort is not being made to improve practice your student may be dismissed from the program. 

_____ (9) Please help all of the children in the studio and the neighborhood be safe by driving safely to and from class. Always check behind your vehicle before backing out. You may park in the driveway of my home, on the street in front of my home, or in the circle to the north of the home. If you find it necessary to park in front of a neighboring home, please do not block the driveway.  The student, parent, siblings, or other family or friends are not allowed to play in the side yards, backyard or front yard before, during, or after class. 

Blake Music Studios - Fee Schedule for the Presto by Let’s Play Music Program

Registration Fee:
Year 1 - $50 per student
Year 2 - $50 per student 

Tuition:
Year 1 - 60 minute classes: $1035 per student 
Year 2 - 60 minute classes: $1035 per student 

Tuition payment is expected on the first day of class. If needed, you may pay tuition by semester or monthly (as outlined on the digital and printed calendars). Tuition is not discounted, prorated or refunded due to missed lessons. Cash, Check, and Venmo @Blake-Music-Studios are acceptable forms of payment. Cash needs to be in an envelope with your child’s name on it. 

Late Fee:
It is your responsibility to pay tuition on time. If tuition is not received on the due date listed on the class calendar an individual request will be sent via Venmo and will include a $5 late fee.

Student Materials:
The cost of student materials is set by Let’s Play Music and is subject to change. It currently ranges from $88-95 per year. This is paid to Let’s Play Music when you enroll for each year. 

Early Withdrawal:
If you choose to withdraw or drop from the program before completion, you will be responsible for paying the remaining tuition for the year in which you are enrolled. The withdrawal free for dropping between Year 1 and Year 2 is $450. [Please communicate with your teacher about job loss, extreme illness, or moving.]

Studio Transfer Fee:
$120 [Please communicate with your teacher if moving an unreasonable traveling distance.]

Private Lessons: 
$30 for a 30 minute lesson [Private Lessons may be available for special circumstances.]

Liability Waiver
The Presto by Let's Play Music program involves physical movement and activity. Accidents can happen and there is a risk of injury. By registering in the program, the parent or legal guardian accepts full financial responsibility for any accident or injury that could possibly happen to their child, themselves, or any guest accompanying them while at Blake Music Studios and any other location where studio events are held. You agree to assume the risk of any and all injury to your child, yourself, or anyone else you bring or invite to the property. You agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify Let's Play Music, Blake Music Studios, and Katelynd Blake and Benjamin Blake with their family members and heirs, and all of those associated with the property, from any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, expenses, legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from your child's participation in the Let's Play Music program with Blake Music Studios.