Fees, Policies, Calendar, and Contact Information

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Fees

Lessons are $90.00 per hour, $67.50 for 45 minutes, $45.00 per half hour. All fees are in Canadian funds. The calendar below has fee totals for the full term. Consulting is $100.00 per hour. Fees are paid full or half term. 

Lessons run September 5th to the end of June 21st. Summer lessons are a more casual affair. We will work around our mutual holiday schedules. 
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I accept checks or etransfer. This reserves an exclusive weekly lesson time for you. Out of the country students pay via PayPal. If lessons conclude before the end of the calendar year, the un-used balance is immediately refunded. ​Summer lessons are billed as we go. You may start mid-term if space permits. 

Calendar 2023-2024

Classes start: Tuesday September. 5. 2023
Classes finish: Friday June 21, 2024
Summer lessons are booked as we go.

Non-teaching days

Thanksgiving Monday 
Oct. 9
Updated Christmas break (inclusive) 
Dec. 22 – Jan. 7
Family Day Weekend
Feb. 19
Spring break (inclusive)
March 23-April 7
Victoria Day Weekend
May 20
Last Day
Friday June 21

Policies

1. Absences

Fees are not refunded nor are make-up classes offered for student absences. This includes student forgetfulness and double scheduling. This is not the responsibility of the piano teacher. Lessons missed due to the teacher’s absence will be given at a mutually convenient time, or an immediate refund will be cheerfully given. If you are unable to keep a regular schedule, I might not be the teacher for you. 
 
The following exception applies: If you are an online student, I can create an exclusive video lesson for you during your regular lesson time. Alternatively, we can work together on an asynchronous lesson if I know ahead of time. 
 
This policy keeps lesson fees reasonable and brings dignity to my work.

       2. Consulting
Consultations are for folks who wish to meet on an irregular basis. 

Associated fees

• Students are responsible for exam registration and payment.
• Fees for music festivals and recitals are billed separately.
• Music books and other learning materials are the responsibility of the student.

Contacting the teacher

• Email is best prior to the lesson day; you will need to text, or phone the day of your lesson. Please no calls on Sunday. I do not accept calls, emails, etc., from children. 

Addressing the teacher

• I prefer children to call me Mr. Story. Everyone else: David or Dave.

Using Zoom on iPhone or iPad

You must turn on "use original sound." The video below will run you through the steps. 

Video Instructions for Zoom