Philosophies, Policies and Procedures |
WillYouLearn offers one-on-one music lessons in the convenience of your own home. Our goal is to balance the traditional fundamentals of music education with complimentary studies that nurture the student’s individual artistic strengths and interests.
WillYouLearn lessons encompass sight reading, music theory, ear training, improvisation and more. Lesson content spans musical genres from classical to rock to country to jazz and everything in-between. We encourage students to learn to play the music that motivates them, while at the same time we teach them the skills they need to explore any genre.
Tuition, Enrollment & Billing
WillYouLearn offers two semesters of 16 weeks each school year. Each semester, students are allotted 16 one-hour-long lessons at the same day and time each week, followed by an end-of-semester make-up session. Tuition for one full semester is $1,650 per student, to be paid in full before the first lesson. New student registration continues until the program is booked to capacity. If you miss the start of the semester, we encourage you to call or email to see what availability remains. Our faculty’s schedule is filled on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. Established students will have an exclusive period each May and November, before new students are accepted, in which to submit schedule requests.
Withdrawals and Refund Policy
Any student can withdraw from the program during the first three weeks of each semester. Should you choose to withdraw within this three-week period, you will receive a penalty-free refund minus a prorated charge for your lessons to date. After three weeks, students must fulfill their 16 lesson commitment. Withdrawal from the program after three weeks but prior to the end of the semester requires full payment.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
Within each semester, students are granted up to two absences which are eligible for a make-up lesson. If for any reason, including illness, a student cancels more than twice, additional make-up credit will not be offered. Lessons cancelled without at least 24 hours notice are not eligible for any make-up credit. If your teacher should miss a lesson for any reason, such as illness, a make-up credit will be extended.
Lesson Cancellation Procedures
All lesson cancelations must be done via our student portal page. Simply login in and click on the lesson you wish to cancel. For same day cancelations you may contact your teacher directly by phone. Lessons not cancelled in accordance with these procedures may not be eligible for a make-up credit.
Make-up Lessons
Each semester ends with designated make-up days. If you are due any make-ups, you will be contacted a few weeks prior to the make-up session to arrange your make-up lesson schedule. If a student cancels a make-up lesson, another will not be offered. In addition to the make-up session that concludes each semester, we will occasionally schedule make-ups during the semester. Mid-session make-up lessons are entirely dependent upon mutual availability.
Substitute Teachers
Because our faculty are all busy performing musicians, a teacher may need to occasionally substitute a lesson with another member from faculty. Families will always be informed via email of a substitute.
Recitals
Held on a weekend in mid-June, our annual spring recital is the highlight of the year. Though participation is optional, we encourage all of our students to attend. It’s a chance for the students to share their progress with parents and peers, obtain performance experience and gain inspiration and encouragement. Click here to watch the live stream of our 2018 recital.
Odds and Ends
WillYouLearn’s faculty has a reputation for reliability and punctuality. However, because we rely mostly on public transportation, lesson start time can sometimes vary by several minutes. Regardless of these slight variations, all lessons will total 60 minutes from the time the instructor enters your home.
“No shows” are upsetting, especially in the cold winter months. If the teacher arrives for a lesson and the student is not home, the teacher will wait for 10 minutes past the start of the scheduled lesson time. After 10 minutes, the teacher will leave and no make-up credit will be granted.
If a teacher arrives for a lesson and a student is contagiously ill, the teacher may choose not to stay for the lesson. In such a case, no credit will be issued for the missed lesson.
Please note: an adult is required to be in the home during the duration of each lesson for all students under the age of 18.
Thanks for your interest in lessons with WillYouLearn.
For more information please email willyoulearn@gmail.com or call (917) 836-1843
WillYouLearn lessons encompass sight reading, music theory, ear training, improvisation and more. Lesson content spans musical genres from classical to rock to country to jazz and everything in-between. We encourage students to learn to play the music that motivates them, while at the same time we teach them the skills they need to explore any genre.
Tuition, Enrollment & Billing
WillYouLearn offers two semesters of 16 weeks each school year. Each semester, students are allotted 16 one-hour-long lessons at the same day and time each week, followed by an end-of-semester make-up session. Tuition for one full semester is $1,650 per student, to be paid in full before the first lesson. New student registration continues until the program is booked to capacity. If you miss the start of the semester, we encourage you to call or email to see what availability remains. Our faculty’s schedule is filled on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. Established students will have an exclusive period each May and November, before new students are accepted, in which to submit schedule requests.
Withdrawals and Refund Policy
Any student can withdraw from the program during the first three weeks of each semester. Should you choose to withdraw within this three-week period, you will receive a penalty-free refund minus a prorated charge for your lessons to date. After three weeks, students must fulfill their 16 lesson commitment. Withdrawal from the program after three weeks but prior to the end of the semester requires full payment.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
Within each semester, students are granted up to two absences which are eligible for a make-up lesson. If for any reason, including illness, a student cancels more than twice, additional make-up credit will not be offered. Lessons cancelled without at least 24 hours notice are not eligible for any make-up credit. If your teacher should miss a lesson for any reason, such as illness, a make-up credit will be extended.
Lesson Cancellation Procedures
All lesson cancelations must be done via our student portal page. Simply login in and click on the lesson you wish to cancel. For same day cancelations you may contact your teacher directly by phone. Lessons not cancelled in accordance with these procedures may not be eligible for a make-up credit.
Make-up Lessons
Each semester ends with designated make-up days. If you are due any make-ups, you will be contacted a few weeks prior to the make-up session to arrange your make-up lesson schedule. If a student cancels a make-up lesson, another will not be offered. In addition to the make-up session that concludes each semester, we will occasionally schedule make-ups during the semester. Mid-session make-up lessons are entirely dependent upon mutual availability.
Substitute Teachers
Because our faculty are all busy performing musicians, a teacher may need to occasionally substitute a lesson with another member from faculty. Families will always be informed via email of a substitute.
Recitals
Held on a weekend in mid-June, our annual spring recital is the highlight of the year. Though participation is optional, we encourage all of our students to attend. It’s a chance for the students to share their progress with parents and peers, obtain performance experience and gain inspiration and encouragement. Click here to watch the live stream of our 2018 recital.
Odds and Ends
WillYouLearn’s faculty has a reputation for reliability and punctuality. However, because we rely mostly on public transportation, lesson start time can sometimes vary by several minutes. Regardless of these slight variations, all lessons will total 60 minutes from the time the instructor enters your home.
“No shows” are upsetting, especially in the cold winter months. If the teacher arrives for a lesson and the student is not home, the teacher will wait for 10 minutes past the start of the scheduled lesson time. After 10 minutes, the teacher will leave and no make-up credit will be granted.
If a teacher arrives for a lesson and a student is contagiously ill, the teacher may choose not to stay for the lesson. In such a case, no credit will be issued for the missed lesson.
Please note: an adult is required to be in the home during the duration of each lesson for all students under the age of 18.
Thanks for your interest in lessons with WillYouLearn.
For more information please email willyoulearn@gmail.com or call (917) 836-1843