Billing Periods and Acceptable Payment Methods and Times

      Payment is to be made in advance by the last lesson of each month for the next month.   Acceptable payment methods are Cheque (semester or monthly) or Interac Email Money Transfer (semester payment only).  Billing periods are Sept. - Dec., Jan. - Mar., Apr. - Jun., and Jul. - Aug. Semester payments in full will receive a 2.5% discount. Semester payments by post-dated cheque must be received by the end of the last month before the new semester starts (Mar., Jun., Aug., and Dec.) as dated on electronic invoice.

     New books will be required throughout the year, books may be purchased by the parent or the teacher as mutually arranged. If the teacher is picking up books for a students, the parent will be responsible for paying them back at the lesson. 

    

     All returned cheques are subject to a $25 fee.

     All lessons are to start at the pre-arranged time through Featherstone Music unless otherwise scheduled for change between student and teacher.

     Scheduling of lessons will be arranged and co-ordinated through Featherstone Music. Any further changes in scheduling shall be arranged between student and teacher and updated to Featherstone Music.

    

     Lessons will be paid by semester only, in advance. No payments for individual lessons are accepted. Make-up lessons will be given at no additional charge, provided that 24 hours advance notice is given that a lesson will be missed. If less notice than that is given, provision of a makeup lesson will only be done at the discretion of the teacher and only with an acceptable excuse from the client (e.g. medical emergency or illness). All make-ups are to be completed by the end of the semester in which the missed lessons occurred; i.e. there is no continuing obligation on the part of the teacher. Make-up lessons will be given only at times and dates within the teacher's normal teaching schedule or can be arranged at any mutually agreeable time. The lesson is considered to have been given if the student misses the scheduled make-up lesson for any reason. Make-up lessons are limited to two in any given semester; they may not be "carried over" from one semester to another. There are no refunds for missed lessons, ever.   

  

     We ask that the student practices 3 to 5 days a week for the duration of time expected by their teacher to ensure proper advancement and musical development.

    

     At Featherstone Music we want each individual student to enjoy their time at the piano. There are certain method books we follow to ensure musical development however, once the student is at a level to choose we will of course respect their opinions as to what to study (RCM, Pop, etc.)

     Of course acoustic pianos are always preferred, however, starting out with a small keyboard is perfectly fine.  Later on, a new instrument can be discussed whether it be a digital piano or acoustic.

     We always recommend parental involvement whether it be during the lesson or even taking a lesson yourself! Our teachers are always open to communication.

     Featherstone Music holds two yearly recitals, one in June and one in December. We encourage all students young and old to participate in these very relaxed and fun filled musical events!