IMPORTANT MEMO REGARDING YOUR SUMMER PIANO LESSONS:
Dear Piano Parents,
Each Spring I often get asked these questions:
Q. “How do piano lessons work in the summer?”
A. The studio is open year round (except August for this year) and we do not close during the summer.
Q. “Do a lot of students quit during the summer?”
A. For the past 4 years, I have enrolled new students every May/June. Some students withdraw but I still get an influx of students in June as many parents want something fun to do for their child over the summer. Many continue into the Fall. I expect this summer to be busy!
Q. “How full is the studio?”
A. As of today, I am over 80% capacity. The most popular times, being 3:30-6:30pm, always go fast.
Q. “If we withdraw for the summer, can we keep our spot for the Fall?”
A. I will open the spot for new students. Lessons are first come first serve, so if you withdraw for the summer, I cannot guarantee I will have a spot for you in the Fall.
There are 4 ways to guarantee a spot for you in the Fall if you cannot attend regular weekly lessons:
1. Take advantage of summer makeup lessons and you can make them up at any time.
I realize that some of you will go on vacation for a portion of the summer. By signing up for the summer makeups, you can make up all of your lessons and keep your spot for the Fall. Your makeup credits NEVER expire! Contact me for upcoming group make up classes. If you don’t know the dates yet, you can reach out anytime during the summer. GET A HEAD START! You can start making up lessons for the summer in advance starting in MAY! Or if you prefer, you can make them up at a later date that suits you. There is no rush, no maximum, and your credits never expire!
2. Sub lease your spot to a family member or friend.
You can send a family member or friend in your place for the dates you will miss. Just let me know who is coming in your place and when. Make sure that they reimburse you directly for the lessons.
3. Zoom lessons for absences.
If you are out of town, but can make it to a computer or mobile device with Zoom, you can still have your lesson at your regular day and time. This is a great and popular option! Don’t lose your spot to another student!
4. Pre-recorded Lessons.
If you aren’t sure you can attend at your regular time, but group makeup classes don’t sound like the best fit for you or your child, you can also request pre-recorded lessons from me! I will record your lesson each week and sent it to you. You can save the videos to access at your convenience and the best part is you can keep the video forever and continue to reference it in the future. This is a HUGE help when reviewing for the Theory tests!
If you LOVE taking piano, keep your spot by using the summer make ups, sub lease your spot, or take your lesson conveniently online wherever YOU are via Zoom or pre-recorded lessons! Four GREAT options!
If you have any questions, please call or email me:
540-580-1713 | codingtonmusicstudio@gmail.com | Codington Music Studio
