Cheri’s Music Studio Policy

clpowers02@yahoo.com

(303) 596-8614 ​

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Traditional Piano, Suzuki Piano, and Suzuki Recorder

School Year Calendar: 2025–2026

Fall Semester: August 25 – December 12, 2025 (14 weeks)

Spring Semester: January 12 – May 8, 2026 (16 weeks)

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No Classes:

*September 1: Labor Day

•October 6-10: Fall Break

•November 24–28: Thanksgiving Break

•December 15–January 11: Winter Break

•March 16-20 Spring Break

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Makeup Weeks:

•December 15–19, 2025 (Fall)

•May 11–15, 2026 (Spring)

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Tuition & Payment Plans

Fall Semester (14 weeks)

•Suzuki (30/45/60 min): $490/ $735/ $980

•Traditional (30/45/60 min): $420 / $630/ $840

Spring Semester (16 weeks)

•Suzuki (30/45/60 min): $560/ $840 / $1,120

•Traditional (30/45/60 min): $480/ $720/ $960

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Payment Options

You may pay in 1–4 installments per semester. A $5 processing fee is added per payment per student.

•Plan I: Full payment (no fee)

•Plan II: Two payments (+$10 total)

•Plan III: Three payments (+$15 total)

•Plan IV: Four payments (+$20 total)

Payment Methods Accepted: Cash, Check, Apple Pay, or Zelle.

Late Fee: A $15 late fee per student applies if payment is not received by the first lesson of the month, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Need-based Scholarships: To help make music study accessible, partial scholarships may be awarded based on financial need and student commitment. Application required.

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Attendance & Make-Up Policy

•Consistent attendance supports musical progress.

•Missed lessons are not made up unless due to illness/emergency/weather with notice.

•If I must cancel, I will offer a makeup lesson.

•Weather-related makeups follow local school district closures.

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Books & Materials

I will recommend and provide materials as needed. Reimbursement is expected for books or supplies I purchase for your student.

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Communication

Please text or call for scheduling or questions. I typically respond within 24 hours. Group texts or emails may be used for announcements.

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Photo/Video Policy

Students may be photographed or recorded during lessons or events for use in promotional materials.If you do not wish for your or your child’s image to be used, please inform me in writing through email.

Optional Summer Session (June–August 2026)Flexible scheduling with 6- or 9-lesson packages:

•Traditional In-Studio Lessons (30 min): $180 (6 lessons) or $270 (9 lessons)

•Suzuki Lessons - No Group Lessons (30 min): $210 (6 lessons) or $315 (9 lessons)​​

Custom scheduling is available based on summer travel/vacation plans.