studio policies
Accounting for holidays in setting fees
I’ve recently re-listened to the training audios for Setting Fees and I’m eager to change my payment structure to a monthly flat fee instead of per lesson, that includes an increase. But I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on how to answer the questions…
Discussing studio requirements with new students
Before I create my own, does anyone have a checklist of all the studio requirements that they inform the parents, either before they start lessons or at a FIS? Here is what I say during my FIS. At the end, I let them know that…
30 Day Notice & Trends
I’m curious to know how many teachers require a 30 day notice in their policies if a student (parent) decides to stop lessons and also how many teachers require the last month’s payment up front before starting lessons? I’m thinking maybe I should begin doing…
Managing Poor Practice
I have been reading through the various chats and posts in Simpedia and am (finally) realizing I have been doing both my students and myself a great disservice by not taking a firm stance on practice. I am now wondering if anyone has a systematic…
Tardiness
How do you deal with lateness & tardiness ? I have a student who will show up 5, 10, sometimes even 15 minutes late. This last Friday he did a “no show”. So, I decided to write out a separate “policy” for this… due to…
Students Signing Agreements
Like at least some other teachers out there, I have a form in addition to the enrollment form that I ask people to sign when they enroll, expressing commitment/agreement to certain things. Also like at least some other teachers, I’ve had spots on those forms…
Student/Studio Communications
How do your communicate recitals, policies, vacations etc. to your parents? I send an average or 2-3 emails through constant contact a month, have a bulletin board with all upcoming dates and the current email that I sent. I also see parents in lessons and…
Sticking with Your Policies
I have a question – am I mean, or am I being taken advantage of, or is this simply ok? Group of 3 = mum and two girls, and a group of 1 = nana. Big sister broke away from group of 3, now takes…
Refund Policy
I’ve been teaching about 5 years and have just had my first request for a refund. In the past people have always stopped lessons at a natural break (month end or summer) or have quietly dropped an email or phone message explaining the need to…
Should I Offer Make Up Lessons?
Exploring the possibility of giving (within limits) makeup classes, I looked in Simpedia saw a bit on the topic, but thought it worth bringing up here. If those teachers out there who *do* offer make ups in any way can either explain how you manage…