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Payment Policies
Poughkeepsie Studio
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- All students are expected to commit to a full 12-week semester of lessons and tuition.
- NEW students enrolling mid-semester commit to the remainder of the semester with tuition pro-rated accordingly.
- Tuition is prepaid on a 12-week semester basis (Fall & Spring semesters) and includes a
mandatory recital fee for all students under the age of 16.
- Exceptions to the above apply only to students above the age of 16. Adults & teenagers
above the age of 16 are expected to reserve as regular an appointment time as their schedule permits
and to schedule specific dates in advance with prepayment expected for no less than 4 lessons at a time
(or for the remaining number of lessons scheduled in that semester). Students above the age of 16
are expected to attend lessons regularly, similarly to younger ages in the Studio. Excessive irregularity
in lesson attendance may forfeit the privilege of the reserved regular appointment time in favor of a more
reliably scheduled student.
- Summer sessions will specify a minimum number of lessons expected for enrollment with
prepayment also expected. This applies to all ages of students. Adults & teenagers over the age of 16 will also specify
in advance lesson dates appropriate to the session and will also prepay for the scheduled number of lessons.
- Payment in full is due no later than the first lesson of each payment period.
- Financial Hardship requests for a half-semester payment option should be discussed in advance with the teacher.
- The tuition amount is based on the number of lessons (private & group) scheduled by the studio for
that period, including any scheduled recital.
- There are no refunds of the Recital fee. The Recital Hall requires advance booking and
a consequent reliable source of advance financial funding. Students who are aware of potential
conflicts with a scheduled Studio Recital and who have financial concerns regarding payment of the Recital Fee
should discuss this with the teacher well in advance.
- Payment may be made by check or in cash. Checks may be made out to:
Amelia S. Parks OR to Amelia Seyssel.
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Parent Lectures / Conferences
Poughkeepsie Studio
All Parent/Teacher interactions (lecture or conference) are intended to benefit the student's
learning potential in a positive and constructive way. 'New Parent Orientations' are designed to fully inform the
parent(s) in regards to their responsibilities to their child both in the lesson and at home. The long-term purpose
of both the 'New Parent Orientation' and the 'Follow-up Lecture' is to come as close as possible to guaranteeing a
successful outcome of study.
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- NEW PARENT ORIENTATION: 1½ to 2 hour Lecture/Instruction Session for new Suzuki parents only (no children)
required before beginning instruction. A one-time fee: $35
- FOLLOW-UP Lecture/Instruction Session for parents only (no children)
required prior to the second semester of study AND when transferring from one instrument to
another.
A one-time fee: $25
- SUBSEQUENT PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES for any reason are scheduled as needed, or as requested by the
parent, at any time free of charge.
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Recital Fees
Poughkeepsie Studio
(rates effective school year 2011-12)
All recital fees are based on actual production expenses plus a room use fee.
The Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie (70 Hooker Ave), a registered New York State Historic
Site, generously allows use of their facilities at an affordable rate to the Music Studio.
Any use of the Reformed Church facilities is coordinated only through Ms. Seyssel Parks.
Parents may occasionally choose other facilities for their children's Graduation Recitals; the following fees
apply only to recitals held at the Reformed Church location.
An on-line tour of the Reformed Church facilities is available at:
http://www.poughkeepsiereformedchurch.org/
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FULL STUDIO RECITAL FEE
[In the Sanctuary at the Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie]
- Base rate per private lesson student: $27
[Family Discount: $20 for the second child; and $15 for the third child.]
- Rate for student under 3 yrs old: $10
- Voice student Book Three Level or higher: $45
(no family discount; includes accompanist reimbursement for advanced repertoire)
- Each student is charged only ONE Recital Fee. A student enrolled in two different instruments of study
pays the higher of the two Recital fees only.
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GRADUATION RECITAL FEE
[In Case Chapel at the Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie]
Fee includes programs, accompanist (if applicable), amplified sound (if applicable)
and room use (for both recital and celebratory activities) only;
refreshment expenses are left to the student's family as they choose to provide (a small kitchen adjoins the hall).
- Book Levels One & Two, Voice or Piano: $100
- Voice Book Levels Three and above: $150
[Note: in some instances additional expenses for this level may apply; talk to Ms. Seyssel Parks]
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Voice Lessons
Poughkeepsie Studio
(rates effective school year 2011-12)
NOTE: 12-week semester rates apply to Suzuki Voice students;
per lesson rates apply to
Traditional students over the age of 16
Some Scholarships are available in Suzuki Voice for deserving
students.
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12-Week Semester Rates
[amounts include private lessons, group lessons & recital
according to current lesson guidelines
assuming a 12-week semester calendar;
pro-rated tuition rates for NEW students enrolling mid-semester are available
on request]
Volumes One and Two First Child (full rate)
[FAMILY DISCOUNT info for 'two-instrument' study is available on request]
- 30-min private - $395
- 45-min private lesson - $515
Volumes Three and higher (or older beginner) First Child (full rate)
[FAMILY DISCOUNT info for 'two-instrument' study is available on request]
- 45-min private lesson - $533
- 60-min private lesson - $653
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Per-Lesson Rates / Private Lessons
[per-lesson fees only available during
the Summer (May/June) Session]
First Child (full rate)
- 30-min private lesson - $25 ea.
- 45-min private lesson - $35 ea.
- 60-min private lesson - $45 ea.
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Second Child (10% discount)
- 30-min private lesson - $22 ea.
- 45-min private lesson - $32 ea.
- 60-min private lesson - $40 ea.
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Third Child (15% discount)
- 30-min private lesson - $21 ea.
- 45-min private lesson - $30 ea.
- 60-min private lesson - $38 ea.
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Per-Lesson Group Class Rates (Voice)
[per-lesson fees only available during the Summer (May/June) Session]
- $17 for Volume Levels 1, 2 & 3 [Family Discount: $15 for the second child;
and $13 for the third child.]
- Family Discount on Group rates only applies to numbers of childen expected to attend the Group Class.
- $5 for students under 4 years old
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Piano Lessons
Poughkeepsie Studio
(rates effective school year 2011-12) |
12-Week Semester Rates
[amounts include private lessons and recital according to current lesson guidelines
& 12-week calendar;
pro-rated tuition rates for NEW students enrolling mid-semester are available
on request]
First Child (full rate)
[FAMILY DISCOUNT info is available on request]
- 30-min private lesson - $327
- 45-min private lesson - $447
- 60-min private lesson - $567
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Per-Lesson Rates / Private Lessons
[per-lesson fees only available during
the Summer (May/June) Session]
First Child (full rate)
- 30-min private lesson - $25 ea.
- 45-min private lesson - $35 ea.
- 60-min private lesson - $45 ea.
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Second Child (10% discount)
- 30-min private lesson - $22 ea.
- 45-min private lesson - $32 ea.
- 60-min private lesson - $40 ea.
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Third Child (15% discount)
- 30-min private lesson - $21 ea.
- 45-min private lesson - $30 ea.
- 60-min private lesson - $38 ea.
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