Policy Statement

  1. Once a student has been accepted for piano study, it is expected that regular practicing is part of the agreement. I expect students to practice at least 5 days per week.

  2. A satisfactory piano (keyboard) and parental encouragement are necessary for success. Your child’s enthusiasm and commitment to piano lessons and practice will be directly proportional to the enthusiasm and commitment you display. Please make the same commitment to piano lessons as you would to the basketball or soccer team and your child will follow your example.

  3. Please be prompt for lessons and have all materials along. Each student must have a music staff notebook and a folder. Please do not schedule events so closely that you must leave early. Allow enough time to complete your lesson. When students are in a rush to make a deadline elsewhere, they are distracted and unable to focus.

  4. Tuition reserves your exclusive lesson time; it is payment for your course of music education. Therefore, tuition is non-refundable. Excused absences require 24 hours notice. Students may swap lesson times to avoid conflicts.

  5. Payment for tuition and other student expenses (music, registration fees) are due by the 10th of each month. Lessons are $52 per month. Checks are payable to: Katherine A. Warner.

  6. Because of limited time and scheduling difficulties, make-ups may not be possible and are solely at the discretion of the teacher.

  7. Parents are always welcome to attend lessons. Other family and friends are asked to stay in the waiting room.

  8. If Owatonna schools are closed due to bad weather, lessons will be given as scheduled unless I notify you. The studio may be open even if schools are not in session. Please check your Studio Calendar for vacation days. This includes teacher work days at the end of the quarters. If St. Mary School is NOT in session, those students will have lessons at my studio, 516 N. Cedar St.

  9. In the summer, the regular attendance policy does NOT apply. During these months, lessons are given on a “by the week” basis.

  10. When calling the studio, please feel free to leave a message on the answering machine. I will return your call after teaching hours.