Lesson Policies
General Information
· Lessons are private and your choice of ½ hour or 1 hour in duration.
· A recurring day and time is scheduled for your lessons each week.
· Lessons are conducted at the Oak Hill Drum Studio or on-site in your home.
· Studio hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Fridays 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Boot Camps are available Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. In home lessons are available seven days a week.
· Clients are expected to attend their lessons on a regular basis.
Rates & Payments
· Individual Lesson Rates (in studio): $35 per ½ hour lesson, $60 per 1 hour lesson.
· Indivdual Lesson Rates (in home): $42 per ½ hour lesson, $67 per 1 hour lesson.
· Monthly Lesson Rates (in studio): $115 for ½ hour lessons, $200 for 1 hour lessons each week.
· Monthly Lesson Rates (in home): $145 for ½ hour lessons, $225 for 1 hour lessons each week.
Advance payment is required to schedule lessons. Monthly rates are discounted and due in advance by the 25th of the month. For example, June lesson payments are due by May 25th. Monthly rates include the occasional 5 week month at no additional cost. The rate is the same each month regardless of the number of lessons taken. A $15 late fee is charged to your account after the 25th of the month.
· We accept cash, check, and credit cards. We also accept automated on-line payments arranged through your on-line banking system. For credit card payments, visit http://www.oakhilldrumstudio.com/signup.htm.
· No credits or refunds are provided as your lesson appointments are reserved exclusively for you.
Required Materials
· Minimum requirements are drumsticks, a method book, and something to play on at home such as a practice pad or Drumset. We have sticks, books, and pads for sale at the studio.
· Electronic Drumsets are available for you to take home on a rent-to-own basis. Ask us for details.
· A music stand and a metronome are also suggested.
· Please bring your sticks and method book with you to your lessons.
Cancellation Policy
· Due to teacher's schedules, we cannot reschedule lessons or offer make-up lessons. The occasional 5th lesson week in a month is included in your monthly payments and considered a built in make-up day if you miss a lesson or free bonus lesson with good attendance. There are typically 3-5 make-up dates or bonus lessons per year for everyone.
· Individual Rates: Clients paying our individual lesson rates should not schedule lessons on a date that they have a scheduling conflict. No credits or refunds are provided.
· Monthly Rates: If you know in advance that you must skip a date (for example, vacation week or school field trip) you can arrange to pay our individual lesson rates for lessons you attend in that month. If you have already made your monthly payment and then need to reschedule, you must wait for a bonus lesson make-up date. No credits or refunds are provided.
· Lesson dates falling on holidays including those not listed in our studio closings or on bad weather days cannot be rescheduled or credited. Monthly rates are discounted and therefore inclusive of occasional closures due to bad weather and major holidays.
· To cancel a lesson appointment call 512-964-6778 or email david@oakhilldrumstudio.com. Notification is essential in keeping your account in good standing.
· If you cancel or miss a lesson due to sudden illness or any other reason, your payment covers our studio and instructor time.
· If your instructor cancels a lesson, a substitute instructor will be provided or an alternative lesson date will be offered.
· You may quit your lessons at any time, but please give a 30-day notice so we may conclude your lessons properly.
Additional Services (additional charges may apply)
· Drumset assembly, installation, and setup.
· Drum head installation, tuning, hardware adjustments, and repairs.
· Audio and video recordings.
Holidays and Other Closings
· The studio is closed on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
· In the event your school or work closes due to bad weather, consider the studio closed.
· The studio may occasionally close due to music performances, music education conferences, or other reasons. You will be notified prior to these occurrences. Your lessons will not be scheduled on these closings.
Paying for lessons is acceptance to the policies stated herein