This policy is an agreement between Ms. Camille Vargas, students and parents/guardians enrolled in lessons for the 2025-2026 studio year (September 2025-August 2026) or before.

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All students who enroll in piano lessons with Ms. Camille agree to the following:

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Lessons

 

​WHAT YOU WILL NEED EVERY LESSON:

• An acoustic or digital piano with 88 weighted keys and a proper piano bench - If you are unsure whether you have the correct instrument to start with, please ask your teacher

• Your piano placed in a quiet space - a quiet space free of amplified noise helps both student and teacher concentrate during their lesson

• A fully charged phone, tablet or computer with a camera suitable for online lessons

• All assigned books and sheet music

• A pencil and eraser (not pen)

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Upon request, you will also need:​​

• A metronome

• A stand for your device

• A binder and notebook dedicated to piano

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Package Tuition​

Package Lessons are a great opportunity to continue lessons for busy adults and high school students who are self-motivated, committed to learning and need the convenience of more flexible scheduling.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Six 60-minute lessons per package

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TUITION RATE:

• $510 per package of 6 lessons

• Payment forms accepted: Credit, debit, or PayPal

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EXPIRATION DATE:

• Each package will have an expiration date of 4 months from the first lesson of your package, this means any unused lessons by the end of the four months will be forfeited (e.g. Your first lesson of your package starts on January 13th, you would need to use all 6 lessons on or before May 13th to take full advantage of your package)

• No refunds, prorating, rollovers or credits given

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Scheduling

​​​STUDIO CALENDAR:

Scheduled breaks to keep in mind when planning for lessons include:

• Thanksgiving Break: November 24 - 28

• Winter Break: December 22 - January 2

• President's Week: February 16 - 20

• Personal Day - April 27

• 4th of July Break: June 29 - July 3​​​​

• + 1 week I will schedule to take off at any time of the year (usually in the summer)

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HOW TO SCHEDULE:

Scheduling will be made easily available directly through My Music Staff by completing the following steps:

• Be sure to save the login page for My Music Staff (MMS) Link Here!

• Log in to My Music Staff

• On the main page click the "Book a Lesson" button in the first box under your "Welcome back,_____!" greeting

• You will be directed to the calendar where you can see all the available time slots for that month 

• Click on the time you would like to book

• Click "Book Now" and you're all set!

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A couple of side notes to take into consideration as you schedule:

• Most time slots will be at the beginning or end of my days, which means early afternoon and late evening times are what will be typically available

• If you see a 45-minute time slot available, this means another student called out of their lesson. It may be possible to squeeze you in if you text me with enough time to contact the surrounding students and see if I can move them 15 minutes. Although I cannot guarantee i'll be able to move surrounding students, It's worth asking!​​​​

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MISSED LESSONS

• You may reschedule as many lessons as you like with 24 hours notice. Missed lessons with less than 24 hours notice will be considered a used lesson and will not be rescheduled.

• To cancel a lesson:

  • Log in to MMS​

  • Find the box on the main page "Here's what's scheduled this week" and press "Cancel Lesson"

  • Or for further out lessons, go to your calendar from your side menu, open your Month calendar, click on the time slot you would like to cancel and press "Cancel Booking"

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What do I do if...

• I didn't have time to practice? – It's okay to have occasional lessons where we had less time to practice–life can be busy! This is a great opportunity to still have a lesson and discuss how to break up your pieces and practice more effectively and efficiently during hectic weeks.

• I have a vacation planned which prevents me from getting all my lessons in before my 4 months are over? – You are more than welcome to schedule more than one lesson in a week if the slots are available, we will always have material to work on.

• I have an injury or broken bone? – This is a great opportunity to dive into topics we don't always have time for, like ear training and theory. We'll keep lessons going to ensure you continue to grow and enrich your musical skills!

• I am late or forgot my lesson day/time? – While a makeup lesson cannot be provided for a forgotten lesson, if you're late, you can still enjoy the remaining time of your scheduled lesson, though we won't extend beyond your reserved slot. 

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PAUSING/DISCONTINUING LESSONS

If there seems to be a decrease in interest, please let your teacher know. Sometimes a new approach or different books, music, or activities can renew our enjoyment of music. It's best to act early, as long breaks can be counterproductive. That being said, every student eventually stops taking lessons, and it's best when this decision is made thoughtfully through discussions between the teacher, student and parent. You are never obligated to stay a full year, however, giving a one-month notice helps ensure a smooth and positive transition for everyone and is greatly appreciated as it helps your teacher be more prepared to fill the spot.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​