Kathy Marano Piano Lessons

Lessons can be paid for in advance or by biweekly intervals within each month. Payment may be given by check for advance payments only. 

Lessons will be billed by session, which lasts for 30 minutes. 

1 session = $15.00

Families with multiple students may be entitled to a negotiated tuition fee. These students may also be permitted to share certain lesson materials. 

On occasion, students may need to pay an added expense for any necessary materials. Payments may be arranged with the instructor. Any such expense can be negotiated; however, ALL materials must be approved by the instructor. 

Refunds will only be given for lessons that are cancelled within at least 30 minutes of the allotted time. If a cancellation occurs at any time during the assigned time slot without a proper excuse, only half of the lesson amount will be refunded. 

Each student will be provided with a foundation of knowledge in music. Students will be introduced to theories, techniques, and appreciation of various genres. 

Most students follow the Alfred Bastien Basics textbooks.

Younger students have used "Music for Little Mozarts"

• Attendance is both required and encouraged unless the student has a valid excuse.
  
• All lessons should begin and end at the assigned time.
• If a student is late and does not reschedule, the lesson will still end at the assigned time.
• Lessons should be rescheduled if the student will be more than 15 minutes late.
• Refunds will be awarded to students who cancel 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time or to students with a valid excuse. 
• Rescheduling lessons is dependent upon the approval and availability of the instructor. 

• All scheduling will be negotiable but must be between the instructor's preset business hours.
• Weekdays (M, T, Th, F)   4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
• No lessons are given on Wednesdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
• Make up lessons will be given at no additional charge, provided that advance notice was given to the instructor.
• Make up lessons for students who did not provide advance notice will be given at the discretion of the instructor, and they will only be provided with an acceptable excuse from the client (e.g. medical emergency, inclement weather,  or illness).

• Parents/Guardians are encouraged to assist in motivating their child to practice and learn his/her assignment and studies.
  
• Students should practice as much as possible. This amount varies upon age.
• Most students are expected to practice for at least 30 minutes daily.
• Parents/Guardians are not required to attend the lesson but are welcome to attend.
• Each student will periodically be asked to prepare or complete a project to showcase their knowledge and/or abilities
• Students are encouraged to participate in 2 different recitals throughout the year: Spring/Summer and Christmas
• Extra assistance will be given to students for contests or other piano activities, but preparation for these events must be requested 2 weeks in advance. This preparation will be incorporated into the lesson session. If extra time is needed, the appropriate session fees will be applied. 
• Each student is expected to behave appropriately
• Students will be given 2 warnings for any type of misbehavior. 
• If a student acts out, time outs may be given and the missed time will not be rescheduled.
• The instructor may cancel a lesson if the student's behavior is inappropriate. 
• Parents/Guardians will be notified of any inappropriate behavior immediately to help prevent the dismissal of a student.
• Students exhibiting severely inappropriate behavior will be dismissed from future lesson sessions. A refund for future, prepaid lessons will be arranged.