Studio Policy
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: 2026-2027
Fall Semester: August 24 – December 11, 2026 (14 weeks)
Spring Semester: January 11 – May 7, 2027 (16 weeks)
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No Classes:
*September 7: Labor Day Week
•November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break
•December 21–January 3: Winter Break
•March 15-19: Spring Break
Makeup Weeks:
•December 14–18, 2026 (Fall)
•May 10–14, 2027 (Spring)
Tuition & Payment Plans
Fall Semester (14 weeks)
• 30 minutes: $420
• 45 minutes: $630
• 60 minutes: $840
Spring Semester (16 weeks)
• 30 minutes: $480
• 45 minutes: $720
• 60 minutes: $960
Payment Options
Tuition may be paid in one of two ways:
Payments are made securely online through Stripe using the payment link provided by Cheri's Music Studio.
• Pay in Full: Full semester tuition paid at the beginning of the semester. No processing fee.
• Four-Payment Plan: Tuition divided into four installments. A $5 processing fee is included in each installment, per student.
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.
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.
Books & Materials
I will recommend and provide materials as needed. Reimbursement is expected for books or supplies I purchase for your student.
Communication
Please text or call for scheduling or questions. I typically respond within 24 hours. Group texts or emails may be used for announcements.
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.
Summer Session (June–August 2027) Flexible scheduling with 6- or 9-lesson packages:
Summer participation is required to guarantee your lesson spot for the following school year.
• 30 minutes: $180 for 6 lessons / $270 for 9 lessons
• 45 minutes: $270 for 6 lessons / $405 for 9 lessons
• 60 minutes: $360 for 6 lessons / $540 for 9 lessons
Custom scheduling is available based on summer travel/vacation plans.
Get in Touch
Cheri’s Music Studio is in SW Longmont, CO.
