Studio Policies
Building
A. Lionheart Music Studio meets in the Music Room at St. Michael Catholic School and values this shared space. Students and all family members/friends are expected to keep volumes low in the hallways, restrooms and waiting areas and respect the spaces and people inside and outside of the building.
B. No pets or animals are allowed in the building or Music Room. (With the exception of therapy animals).
C. Drug use and smoking are prohibited on the property.
D. Restrooms are available near the Music Room. Students and visitors are expected to be respectful of these public spaces and clean their own messes.
E. Eating, gum chewing and cell phone use are not allowed during Glee Club. Students are invited to bring a covered beverage bottle and eat a snack before choir begins.
F. To ensure your child's safety, please be sure to drop off and pick him/her up promptly before and after the end of Glee Club. It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to ensure that the child/ren are transported safely from the parking lot. Children are under supervision during Glee Club time only.
TUITION
Tuition is charged through a Membership Plan. The payment guarantees a weekly spot. It does not change regardless of the actual number of classes per month. Tuition includes the weekly class, supplementary music, studio materials and implementation of programs.
*Tuition is due the first of each month. An invoice is emailed to the primary email address.
*Tuition is pro-rated for students who begin after September 14th, 2023.
*There are no refunds or make-ups for missed classes.
*The teacher has one built in sick day. A lesson credit will be issued should the teacher need to cancel any future classes.
OUTSTANDING BALANCES/LATE PAYMENTS
Tuition payments are due the 1st of each month. Please communicate if there are any financial reasons for late payments so we can work together on a solution. Lionheart Music Studio reserves the right to discontinue classes to a student who is delinquent in tuition and has not communicated with the teacher.
*In the event of inclement weather, Glee Club will follow the district and school recommendations.
*Payment may be made the following ways:
*Zelle | Payment to 612-229-7363.
*Credit card via PayPal | Easy automated payments from the online student portal.
*Check | Made out to Lionheart Music Studio.
COMMUNICATION
FOR PARENTS:
A. EMAIL | Our primary communication source is through email. Important studio announcements will be sent to the email addresses on file. Please make sure to check your email regularly for studio communication! (Please remember to check your Spam folders as sometimes our emails have been redirected there instead of primary email).
B. WEBSITE (www.lionheartmusicstudio.com) | This is the place to find the studio calendar, event sign-ups, lesson materials, blogs and resources.
C. TEXT | Parents and students are invited to text me with any quick questions or to share funny or poignant messages or images. :) I may text parents and students with individual questions or class confirmations.
D. FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE & SNAPCHAT | Pictures, videos and announcements about events and classes.
FOR STUDENTS:
Students will receive weekly information about any assignments and upcoming events from verbal and visual announcements during their class time and may look for studio updates and assignments at www.lionheartmusicstudio/students.
LESSON POLICIES
SCHEDULING
Students may join lessons or the Glee Club at any time during the year.
REFUNDS
There are no refunds for missed classes.
PERFORMANCES
An integral part of music study is the opportunity for performance. Performances will occur both in the classroom and for the public. These dates will be communicated on the website and in family emails.
PRACTICE TIME
Musical progress is determined by consistent practice goals. The choir is only as good as the effort of its members, so students will be expected to work on music and skills outside of Glee Club.
SONG CHOICE & CURRICULUM
Lionheart Music Studio utilizes reputable curriculum as well as customized supplemental materials for each class and student. The teacher will determine songs based on the following criteria:
*Musically accessible to current Glee Club singers.
*Family-friendly lyrics and themes
Students are welcome to submit personal song choices with the understanding that not all songs will be used in Glee Club.
INSUFFICIENT CLASS ENROLLMENT
Group classes are comprised of 2+ students. Should any class have insufficient enrollment on an ongoing basis, the studio reserves the right to cancel the class, adjust the tuition or alter the duration of the class.
CLASSROOM & PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE
All Glee Club members will be held to high behavioral standards. Students are expected to follow the 3 Glee Club Rules:
*Listen and Follow Directions
*Be Kind
*Give Your Best Effort
These expectations apply anytime the student is acting on behalf of the Glee Club.
DISMISSALS
Attempts will always be made to maintain a healthy and respectful teaching environment. A student or family may be dismissed from the Glee Club if there are persistent absences, uncooperative or abusive behaviors, delinquent in tuition or a significant lack of progress due to disinterest.
WITHDRAWAL
If a student must withdraw from Glee Club, two weeks tuition and notice is required.
MATERIALS
Water bottle
3-ring binder