MAKE-UP LESSONS

Please read the following policy on make-up lessons carefully. It is strictly followed without exception. 

• The tuition process works on a monthly basis and therefore, students are billed for either 4 or 5 lessons each month even in months when vacations or absences are scheduled in advance. (see "Vacations and Extended Absence" below).  Please, there are no exceptions. 
• Any lessons for which the student may be absent will be treated as missed lessons. All missed lessons are rescheduled when a short notice is given in advance. There are no refunds or credits for lessons missed by the student for any reason including illness.
• Missed lessons are placed in the "make-up" log and rescheduled at the teacher's convince.  Usually make-up lesson are scheduled during "group lesson month".  Generally, rescheduling lessons is the student's responsibility.
• Lessons missed without at least a 24 hours notice are not rescheduled, refunded or credited. (there may be exceptions for emergencies)  A credit will be given on the following month's statement only if the lesson has been canceled by the teacher and if the lesson cannot be rescheduled.

VACATIONS AND EXTENDED ABSENCE

• Lessons missed due to a family vacation are treated as rescheduled lessons. (see "Make-Up Lessons" above).
• Vacations extending longer than 4 consecutive weeks are treated as extended absences. Beginning with the 5th week of absence a payment of 50% of the weekly tuition for each week missed is required in advance in order to guarantee the student's lesson day and time. The payment is not a deposit and will not be credited to the student's account. Only the first four lessons of an extended absence will be made-up and scheduled at the earliest convenience. 

PRIVATE INTERVIEW & REGISTRATION

• The registration process is initiated only after a private interview with the applicant and when appropriate, his/her parent(s) has been completed by the director of THE SETTLEMENT
• Adult students are encouraged to register but again only after a personal interview.
• Interviews are held by appointment only.
• Transfer candidates are expected to perform at the piano.  Any piece of literature recently studied is acceptable.  Transfer students will also be expected to do some sight-reading, answer questions concerning music theory, and be ready to discuss their practice habits.
• Beginning students will not be expected to perform and yet, will be asked questions relative to their interest in music and playing the piano.
• All candidates should be progressing well in school and have only a few extracurricular activities.
• Children under 4 years of age will not be given consideration at this time.
• There are 2 ways to obtain further information:
  • Please call us at 610-691-5544 
  • Please email us at Jack@bethms.com
• We will respond by phone or e-mail as you prefer