Heather Rogers Riley

2025 - 2026  STUDIO POLICY (excerpt)

 

The Studio Policy outlines the essential rules and expectations that Heather has for each student that she instructs, and the terms are designed to create a professional, respectful, and well-organized environment for everyone.

 

The Policy is also an important component of the student’s registration contract with the Studio.  Honoring the Policy ensures smooth operations for the benefit of students, parents, and the teacher.

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REGISTRATION, TUITION, PAYMENT

There are two terms per year, and students register for each term separately: 

Full Term:  September-June             Summer Term:  June-August

 

FULL TERM REGISTRATION 

Included:  32 lessons for the Full Term of 10 months.

Tuition is calculated for the entire term, and billed as 10 equal monthly installments from August - May. 

The 10-month payment plan provides students with an easy way to evenly disburse the total cost of lessons over the term. 

Payment stays the same regardless of the number of lessons a student actually receives in a single month.  

Monthly tuition is always due in full before or by the 1st of each month.

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SUMMER TERM REGISTRATION

Includes lessons from June-August.  The number of lessons are determined on an individual basis, and the schedule is flexible to accommodate vacation time.  Payment for the total Summer Term is due before or by July 1st.

 

Tuition is calculated with the Individual Lesson Rate.  (CONTACT ME for current rates)

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TUITION    Please CONTACT ME for current rates.

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INDIVIDUAL LESSON RATES      Please CONTACT ME for current rates.​

 

TUITION PAYS FOR:  

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• 32 Private Lessons between September-June.

• An exclusive weekly lesson time, reserved for the term

• Studio Recitals

• Piano Performance Workshops, Masterclasses, or Group Lessons 

• Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

• Student Evaluations

• Lesson enhancements with technology

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Tuition & Registration Fees also reflect: Heather’s advanced professional experience, training and degrees;  the amount of detailed preparation put into lesson plans; piano maintenance and studio expenses; recital fees; continuing education, research, and professional memberships which enhance Heather’s level of teaching and provide local, national and international opportunities for her students. ​

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PAYMENT

Monthly tuition is always due in full before or by the 1st of each month. NO exceptions.

Payment methods: ONLINE ONLY via PayPal, Venmo, or ApplePay.

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Parents/Students are expected to be responsible for following the payment schedule and making payments on time.  

 

Late tuition payments will be charged a $10.00 late fee if not received by the close of the due date.  Tuition that is late by 7 days or more will be charged an additional $15 late fee.  After 7 days, if payment has not been received, the student's place in the studio will be suspended, and lessons cannot resume until the balance plus the late fee is paid in full.

 

Lessons are non-refundable.  Several make-up weeks are reserved at the end of the Full Term in June for the teacher to schedule make-up lessons for any excused absences.

There are no excused absences or make-up lessons during Summer Term.