Studio Policies
Thank you for considering Chien Music Studio as your music education provider. Please review our lesson policies prior to starting lessons.
1. Lesson Details
Lessons occur in 30 minute, 45 minute, or 1 hour lengths. Lessons occur once a week at the same time every week, unless you have made alternate arrangements with your teacher at Chien Music Studio. You are expected to attend all lessons that are expected to occur in the month, except for lessons that occur on national holidays or that have been canceled in advance with Chien Music Studio.
2. Tuition
Please view the Tuition Info page for our current lesson fees.
3. Monthly Payments
Payments are made on a monthly basis due in advance on the first lesson of each month. The amount due in each month will be the number of lessons in that month multiplied by the lesson tuition rate.
Lesson registration is accepted on an on-going basis. You may start lessons anytime and the tuition will be pro-rated for the balance of that monthly billing cycle and resume with the regular monthly tuition on the next monthly billing cycle.
Late payments are subject to a $15 late fee per week. Canceling or missing a lesson does not delay payment.
Payments are accepted via cash or checks. Bounced checks will result in a $20 fee.
4. Cancellations
To cancel a lesson, we require at least 24 hours notice in advance of your lesson time. Any missed lessons without at least 24 hours notice will be non-refundable.
5. Make-Up Lessons
Make-up lessons will only be provided if the cancellation policies are met and are subject to teacher availability. When no make-up times are available, you will receive a credit for the missed lesson on your next bill.
6. Trial Lesson Policy
Chien Music Studio offers one free first 15-minute trial lesson for first time students. There is no obligation to sign up for lessons following the trial lesson, and as such you have the option to discontinue lessons with the teacher after the first trial lesson. The teacher also has an option to discontinue lessons with the students after the first lesson. Free lessons are limited to one per student.
7. Music Books and Materials
Music books, materials, and instruments are not included in the tuition and you will be responsible for paying for the materials. Your teacher will provide the music books, and they are yours to keep. The amount due for music books will be added to your bill for that month. Depending on a student’s level and progression, the prices and frequency of new materials will vary.
8. Termination
To terminate lessons, please notify Chien Music Studio at least 48 hours prior to the next billing cycle. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations in the middle of a month that have already been charged.
9. Non-Solicitation
You agree that you are a student of Chien Music Studio and not of the teacher, and thus agree not to accept any offers if an Opus Music School teacher attempts to solicit you as a personal student. You agree to notify Chien Music Studio promptly if any teacher attempts to solicit you as a student or attempts to receive payment from you outside of Chien Music Studio.
10. Media Release
You grant Chien Music Studio the right to use your or your child's image, video, name and/or associated media for the purpose of marketing and/or business use. These media elements may be used on ads, websites, social media, or in other audio-visual media. You assign all rights regarding the media elements to Chien Music Studio, who will own the media elements.
11. Other
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Chien Music Studio reserves the right to refuse instruction to any student at its discretion for reasons including but not limited to unruly behavior, excessive tardiness, late payments, or repeated absences.
Students must be picked up promptly after their lessons. Chien Music Studio is not responsible for providing supervision for students outside of teaching time or providing childcare for students or their siblings. Siblings of students may not be left at Chien Music Studio unsupervised.
The most recent School Policies will be posted on our website. You agree to abide by the most recent policies at all times.
12. Liability
Parents or legal guardians of minor students and adult students agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chien Music Studio, Chien Music Education, Inc., its instructors, employees, owners, agents, and representatives from any and all claims or liabilities that may result from acts before, during or after student lessons, events, or activities, either on or off studio premises, whether negligent or not.
Chien Music Studio prides itself on client service and if for any reason you are unsatisfied, we want to know. We aim to make our services distinctive and encouraging for students to learn, develop, and discover musical potential. Please contact us with any questions you have. We look forward to starting a new musical adventure with you!
Lessons occur in 30 minute, 45 minute, or 1 hour lengths. Lessons occur once a week at the same time every week, unless you have made alternate arrangements with your teacher at Chien Music Studio. You are expected to attend all lessons that are expected to occur in the month, except for lessons that occur on national holidays or that have been canceled in advance with Chien Music Studio.
2. Tuition
Please view the Tuition Info page for our current lesson fees.
3. Monthly Payments
Payments are made on a monthly basis due in advance on the first lesson of each month. The amount due in each month will be the number of lessons in that month multiplied by the lesson tuition rate.
Lesson registration is accepted on an on-going basis. You may start lessons anytime and the tuition will be pro-rated for the balance of that monthly billing cycle and resume with the regular monthly tuition on the next monthly billing cycle.
Late payments are subject to a $15 late fee per week. Canceling or missing a lesson does not delay payment.
Payments are accepted via cash or checks. Bounced checks will result in a $20 fee.
4. Cancellations
To cancel a lesson, we require at least 24 hours notice in advance of your lesson time. Any missed lessons without at least 24 hours notice will be non-refundable.
5. Make-Up Lessons
Make-up lessons will only be provided if the cancellation policies are met and are subject to teacher availability. When no make-up times are available, you will receive a credit for the missed lesson on your next bill.
6. Trial Lesson Policy
Chien Music Studio offers one free first 15-minute trial lesson for first time students. There is no obligation to sign up for lessons following the trial lesson, and as such you have the option to discontinue lessons with the teacher after the first trial lesson. The teacher also has an option to discontinue lessons with the students after the first lesson. Free lessons are limited to one per student.
7. Music Books and Materials
Music books, materials, and instruments are not included in the tuition and you will be responsible for paying for the materials. Your teacher will provide the music books, and they are yours to keep. The amount due for music books will be added to your bill for that month. Depending on a student’s level and progression, the prices and frequency of new materials will vary.
8. Termination
To terminate lessons, please notify Chien Music Studio at least 48 hours prior to the next billing cycle. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations in the middle of a month that have already been charged.
9. Non-Solicitation
You agree that you are a student of Chien Music Studio and not of the teacher, and thus agree not to accept any offers if an Opus Music School teacher attempts to solicit you as a personal student. You agree to notify Chien Music Studio promptly if any teacher attempts to solicit you as a student or attempts to receive payment from you outside of Chien Music Studio.
10. Media Release
You grant Chien Music Studio the right to use your or your child's image, video, name and/or associated media for the purpose of marketing and/or business use. These media elements may be used on ads, websites, social media, or in other audio-visual media. You assign all rights regarding the media elements to Chien Music Studio, who will own the media elements.
11. Other
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Chien Music Studio reserves the right to refuse instruction to any student at its discretion for reasons including but not limited to unruly behavior, excessive tardiness, late payments, or repeated absences.
Students must be picked up promptly after their lessons. Chien Music Studio is not responsible for providing supervision for students outside of teaching time or providing childcare for students or their siblings. Siblings of students may not be left at Chien Music Studio unsupervised.
The most recent School Policies will be posted on our website. You agree to abide by the most recent policies at all times.
12. Liability
Parents or legal guardians of minor students and adult students agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chien Music Studio, Chien Music Education, Inc., its instructors, employees, owners, agents, and representatives from any and all claims or liabilities that may result from acts before, during or after student lessons, events, or activities, either on or off studio premises, whether negligent or not.
Chien Music Studio prides itself on client service and if for any reason you are unsatisfied, we want to know. We aim to make our services distinctive and encouraging for students to learn, develop, and discover musical potential. Please contact us with any questions you have. We look forward to starting a new musical adventure with you!
