Policies at Music Bloom

Scheduling and Attendance

• Lesson Times: Weekly lessons are scheduled at a consistent time. Changes to the schedule must be requested in advance and are subject to availability.
• Punctuality: Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in a shorter lesson without a refund or reschedule.
• Missed Lessons: Notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel. Makeup lessons may be arranged based on instructor availability. Missed lessons without prior notice will not be refunded or rescheduled.
• Instructor Cancellations: If an instructor needs to cancel, a makeup lesson or credit will be provided.
• Extended Leave: We understand that circumstances may require students to take an extended leave from lessons. However, please note that we cannot guarantee a spot will be available upon their return. Re-enrollment will be subject to current availability at the time of their return.

Tuition

• Monthly Tuition: Lessons are billed monthly and are due by the 10th of each month.
• Accepted Payment Methods: cash, check, credit card, PayPal and charter school voucher
• Refunds: Tuition is non-refundable, even if lessons are missed or discontinued mid-month.
• Family Discount: At Music Bloom, we are excited to support families in learning music together! We offer a 10% discount on the total tuition for families with multiple members enrolled in lessons.

Materials and Equipment

• Required Materials: Students are responsible for bringing their own instrument (if applicable), books, and other materials as instructed.
• Recommendations: Instructors may recommend specific materials, such as sheet music or apps, which students should obtain promptly.

Practice Expectations

• Regular Practice: Consistent practice is essential for progress. Instructors will provide personalized guidance to maximize your results.
• Parental Support: For younger students, we encourage parents to actively support practice routines at home.

Quarterly Lesson Schedule

At Music Bloom, we operate on a 12-week quarter system to provide consistent and high-quality music education. Here’s how it works:

• Lesson Distribution:
  • Each quarter consists of 12 lessons spread over 3 months.
  • Depending on the calendar, a student may have 3 lessons in one month, 4 lessons in another, and 5 lessons in the third month. This variation ensures flexibility while guaranteeing the total of 12 lessons.
• Tuition Consistency:
  • Tuition is evenly divided across the 3 months of the quarter, regardless of the number of lessons in a given month. For example:
    • If a student has 3 lessons in Month 1 and 5 lessons in Month 2, the tuition amount remains the same for both months.
  • This structure simplifies budgeting for families and ensures a smooth administrative process.
• Quarterly Breaks:
  • After the completion of each 12-week quarter, we take a 1-week break before beginning the next quarter. This allows students and instructors to recharge and prepare for the next session.
• Example Calendar:
  • Quarter 1: January 1 - March 24 (12 weeks of lessons)
  • Break Week: March 25 - March 31
  • Quarter 2: April 1 - June 23

By structuring lessons and tuition in this way, we ensure consistency, flexibility, and a balanced experience for all students. Let us know if you have any questions or need further clarification!

Policy Updates

The policies outlined above are designed to provide clarity and structure for all students and families at Music Bloom. However, these policies are subject to change as needed to ensure the best possible experience for our students and instructors.

• Families will be notified of any significant changes in advance.
• The most current version of our policy will always be available on our website.