Studio Policy for Piano Lessons with Jessica Reddell

2025-2026

Studio Hours: By appointment only, Monday-Thursday

Lessons: Lessons are offered at 45 and 60 minutes.

Tuition: Tuition is due in full at the beginning of Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Summer (June-August) lessons are booked á la carte. 

Tuition fees not only reserve your weekly lesson slot but also covers my time in preparing for each lesson, research, concert prep, concert days, venue rental, reception provisions, programs, administration, etc. 

Zelle, Cash, or Personal Check ONLY

Materials:I will order all books and sheet music, and any other materials. Documentation of cost will be provided for reimbursement. Each student will need a three-ring binder for hand-outs. A designated “piano bag” to hold all your piano materials is recommended

Make-up Lessons: I do not offer make-up lessons. To make the most of your tuition, attend every lesson. Should I need to cancel a lesson unexpectedly, we will reschedule.

Studio Closures Please see “Studio Calendar and Upcoming Performances” for the most up to date information.

Repertoire Careful consideration is given to each student’s repertoire.  I teach to a student’s strengths and preferences.  This means siblings may not be working on the same type of assignments.

Maintaining the Repertoire  Students are encouraged to keep their mastered recital pieces under their fingers. Those who tend to go back and play their older pieces have a higher rate of success!

Practice I will make clear to each student what is expected of them in terms of practice time.  The rule of thumb is daily practice should equal the length of the lesson. You must practice or there is absolutely no sense in doing this!

Practice time should be free of distractions. Please help your child succeed by providing a quiet space. Practice should occur on a regular schedule that fits in well with the family lifestyle. This will take effort on your part, but it’s vital to continued musical growth.

Lesson Preparedness Students should arrive for their lessons on time, with all their materials, and trimmed fingernails. Most of all, students need to bring their best POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

Arrival and Departures Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons for the first month. After that, I ask that students have autonomy over their lessons. There is no waiting area so students can be dropped off or parents can wait in their car.                                                                                                    

Concerts and Performances  Our concerts are held at Bethany Presbyterian Church where they have a lovely Yamaha S4 6′ Grand. Our Halloween Concert is the Sunday before Halloween; Winter Concert is held in mid-December; Challenge Concert is mid-March; Spring Concert is in late May/Early June.

I reserve the right to to change the aforementioned rules and policies and will provide sufficient and reasonable notice of any changes to students and parents.