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Love Family Piano Registration Packet - 2013-2014

Piano Lessons (Ages 7+)

Love Family Piano lessons are seriously fun! We are committed to providing weekly music experiences that will inspire and excite. The 2013-2014 studio school year consists of 33 lessons, 9 master classes, 2 studio recitals, 2 festivals, and 2 field trips. During individual lessons, students will prepare repertoire that challenges, and inspires. Students will be active participants in their own music education, and will always be asked for input on music selection and lesson focus. In addition to general music theory, technique, and performance, lessons may include composition, improvisation, and more, according to the student and parents desires. Apart from time spent individually with the instructor, all lessons include Music Tech Time (MTT). This technology based learning will assist in the reinforcement of skills learned in lessons. Master classes are group opportunities for students to learn from, and perform for one another, learn new concepts, and have fun. Lesson Location: The home of David and Denae Love, 80 North 5th West, Rexburg, Idaho.

Pre-Piano Group Classes (Ages 4-6)

These 45 minute weekly group classes will prepare mini musicians for private piano lessons early. They will focus on basic music theory and vocabulary, rhythm, note reading, piano orientation, and general musicianship through group play. Students will be taught in groups of 3-6, using many methods and learning styles. Classes will be catered to young children, and engage them with games and activities, to repeatedly teach principles in multiple ways. Class Location: The home of David and Denae Love, 80 North 5th West, Rexburg, Idaho.

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Love Family Piano Policy and Procedures 2013-2014

By registering as a student with Love Family Piano, both parents and students agree to respect and abide by all studio policies and procedures.

General Information Private lessons are offered to students ages 7+ in 30, 45, or 60 minute weekly or semi-weekly time slots. In addition to private lessons, students will come either 15-30 minutes early, or stay after, for Music Tech Time (MTT). Pre-piano classes are offered to students ages 4-6 in groups of 3-6 participants. These classes are held for 45 minutes weekly. Recitals and field trips will be provided to foster a growing knowledge and love of music for these mini musicians. The purpose of these classes is to prepare young children for individual piano lessons at age 7 in an engaging and hands-on group setting. Expectations The Teacher Strives to make music lessons seriously fun. Encourages excellence in practice and skill development through positive reinforcement and best teaching practices. Ensures each lesson is an educational experience. Continues professional and musical development. Determines (with student) the music to learn and length of practice time expected. Helps student prepare for recitals and festivals. Establishes tuition and dates to be paid. Sends monthly billing statements via email. Provides a username and password to access up-to-date billing statements, and other student information online. The Student Chooses to make the study of music and piano a priority. Maintains a positive attitude. Is willing to experience different genres of music. Practices, as instructed during lessons, each day. Records practice time daily in student binder. Brings necessary books and materials. Arrives on time to lessons. The Parent/Adult Student Supports daily practice and student progress with encouragement. Practices with the student (if necessary). Reads, and understands, studio policies and procedures. Monitors students progresspersonally and online. Provides timely transportation for student(s).

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Respects the lesson time of other students with prompt pick-up, and concise communication during lesson time. Pays tuition on time, in one of three methods: o In full at the beginning of the school year (Due September 1, 2013) or o At the beginning of each semester (Due September 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014) or o The first day of each month (September 1, 2013 May 1, 2014) Communicates with the teacher regarding progress, needs, satisfaction, suggestions, concerns, and general feedback. Calls at least 24 hours in advance if a student must miss a lesson. Notifies the teacher as soon as possible in case of emergency or illness.

Student Books & Music Student books and music will be chosen by the teacher, with student input. These materials are provided by the teacher, and billed to the parentunless the parent opts to purchase these materials personallyat local music stores, or online. The basic curriculum used for the first several years is Faber's Piano Adventures. Other materials are provided with the registration fee (See Registration Fee). Registration Fee An annual registration fee is due August 1st for each school year. This cost: confirms student registration, reserves a spot with Love Family Piano, covers two festival registration fees, and provides studio and student materials. These materials may include, (but are not limited to): Music Tech Time equipment, iPad and computer station apps and games, recital programs, supplemental exercises, and handouts. This cost may also cover: student recording CDs, and studio activity refreshments. Students are also allowed to borrow music from the lending library. We invest this fee in buying new music, and replacing old music for student use. We also invest in new and updated technology for students to use. This fee does not include student books. Tuition & Payment Tuition includes private lessons, Music Tech Time, group lessons known as master class, studio recitals, festivals, and field trips. Students are encouraged to attend all studio activities. Tuition is not pro-rated for students who chose to not participate in any of the above-mentioned events. Tuition is to be paid on time in one of three methods: o In full at the beginning of the school year (Due September 1, 2013) o At the beginning of each semester (Due September 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014) or o The first day of each month (September 1, 2013 May 1, 2014). The teacher reserves the right to terminate lessons if payment is not made by the due date. Tuition may be paid in cash, or check made out to Love Family Piano (See Also Online Payment). Online Payment Payments may be made online (logged-in to your personal account via Paypal). Paypal charges an additional 3.5% transaction fee, so you can calculate this and include it in your payment ahead of time, or you can simply wait for the fee to be charged to your account on the following invoice. Some families find the $3.50 on every $100 spent worth the convenience of saved time. You may also set up your account to make automatic monthly recurring payments.

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Calendar & Schedule Lesson times and events can be found by logging on to the studio website, www.RexburgMusic.com, and entering your personal account. It is the parents responsibility to stay up-to-date on the studio calendar by visiting the website. In addition, events are posted on our Facebook page. The weekly lesson schedule is determined after the registration window closes. All students are scheduled at once according to availability calendars submitted with registration forms. Availability calendars should be completely filled in, and periodically updated with Denae if your availability changes. Lesson days and times may need to be rearranged in rare cases, and we would like an idea of possibilities before contacting you for a change. A pre-piano class is formed as soon as three students register. When the number reaches 7 students, the class will be divided, and a new class is formed. Because of this, your scheduled class day or time may change with advanced notice and parental consent. Missed Lessons & Rescheduling Students who notify the teacher 24 hours in advance of a foreseen absence may receive a make-up lesson; it is not guaranteed. Students who need to miss due to a family emergency or illness, and notify the teacher as soon as possible, will be considered for a make-up at the teachers convenience. Due to the teachers limited availability, students who fail to notify their teacher of an absence, for any reason, will not receive a make-up lesson. Please be courteous and respectful to the time of the teacher and other students. Most make-up lessons use twice as much time as a scheduled lessona sacrifice the teacher is willing to make for the students progress, on occasion. When a student anticipates a future absence, Denae will notify all students by email of the available time. To schedule a make-up lesson, simply respond to the email with the time that fits your schedule. Due to scheduling restraints, make-up lesson availability is limited to lesson cancellations. Scheduling priority will be given to students who notify Denae of absences with 24 hours notice to enable rescheduling for other students. The teacher may need to miss a lesson for illness, family emergencies, or other unforeseen situations. The 2013-2014 studio calendar consists of 35 weeks (34 for Monday students). The teacher reserves the right to cancel, up to two lessons, without the obligation to schedule make-ups or issue lesson credit of any kind. Therefore, students are guaranteed 33 lessons during the school year, but may receive up to 2 bonus lessons. Any missed lesson at the fault of the teacher thereafter will gladly be rescheduled at no cost to the student or parent. Pre-piano classes may not be made-up or refunded for any reason. If a student must miss a class, and provides a 24 hour notice, it may be possible to attend another groups class that week. Because of the progressive nature of these classes, consistent weekly attendance is necessary for understanding and success. Discontinuation From time to time, some students choose to discontinue lessons. It is hoped that this decision is made thoughtfully after discussion with the teacher to have a sense of closure between parent, student, and teacher. By signing the 2013-2014 registration form, you are under contract to pay tuition through the entire school year. With this said, we understand that extenuating circumstances may arise. If a

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student decides to discontinue lessons during the 2013-2014 school year, a written one-month notification must be given (email notification is acceptable) to the teacher. If the student or parent fails to provide this notification, the parent/adult student will be held responsible to pay through the following month. The teacher reserves the right to dismiss a student from lessons due to lack of practice, respect, or interest. Student Safety & Security Student safety is a priority. For the parents peace of mind and to protect ourselves from false accusations, we always ensure that there are at least three people present including: parents, teachers, and/or students. David and Denae are generally present when either is giving a lesson. In rare instances, David or Denae may not be able to be present. If this is the case, and there is not a second student present, a parent will be invited to observe the lesson, or the lesson will be rescheduled. Please be aware of this policy when dropping your student off for lessons. If a pair of siblings enrolls in lessons, we will invite them to be present while the other is taking his/her lesson. Communication There are multiple ways to stay connected to the studio. General information regarding lessons, master class, MTT, and other events can be found online at www.RexburgMusic.com. If you have questions regarding general studio information including calendar events and lesson schedules, please make an effort to find it online first. Afterward, feel free to contact Denae through email (lovefamilypiano@gmail.com), text, or phone call (503-910-7307). Another way to stay connected is accepting the invitation to our private Facebook page for students and families. News, photos, and events are posted here frequently. Parent permission is given or denied to use student photos and videos on Facebook, the studio website, email newsletters, and other promotional items on the registration form.

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Love Family Piano Registration Form - 2013-2014

Complete and return this form with registration payment to David or Denae Love: 80 N 5th West, Rexburg, ID. Checks may be written out to Love Family Piano. Call Denae at 503-910-7307 or email lovefamilypiano@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Registration & Materials Fee

This fee secures your space with Love Family Piano for the 2013-2014 school year (August 26-May 23), and is due with this registration form by August 1, 2013. Two festival registration fees are included in this price for individual lesson students. See the studio policy for other uses of this fee at www.RexburgMusic.com.

2013-2014 Individual Lesson Registration 2013-2014 Pre-Piano Group Class Registration

Continuing Student $60

New Student $70 $50

Sub Total _______________ Individual Lesson Tuition (Ages 7+)

2013-2014 tuition includes: 33 lessons, 9 group master classes, 2 studio recitals, 2 festivals, and 2 studio field trips. These, and other events, may be modified or added during the year. All costs, with the exception of books and registration, are included in tuition.

30 minute lesson + 15min MTT* (Standard) Fast-Forward Foundations One additional weekly lesson for the first eight weeks (Highly recommended for First-Year Beginners) Two (weekly) 30 minute lessons + 15min MTT each lesson (Recommended for First-Year Beginners) 45 minute lesson + 30min MTT th (Level 2B+ or 7 Grade+) 60 minute lesson + 30min MTT (With Teacher Approval Only)

Tuition $540 $120

$1,080

$810

$1,080

*Learn more about MTT or Music Tech Time at www.RexburgMusic.com

Sub Total _______________

Group Class Tuition (Ages 4-6)

2013-2014 pre-piano tuition includes 33 classes, 2 recitals, and 2 field trips (with parent accompaniment). These, and other events, may be modified or added during the year. All fees, with the exception of books and registration are included in tuition. If your family already has an older individual-lesson student, group-class students may pay the Sibling Add-On tuition.

Pre-Piano Group Class

Class Tuition $360

Sibling Add-On $324

Sub Total ___________________

Grand Total _____________

Payment Method*
One payment in full (Due September 1, 2013) , , Two semester payments (Due September 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014) Nine monthly payments (Due by the first day of each month September 1, 2013-May 1, 2014) , *Please note that the registration fee is due separately with this form, by August 1, 2013. Payment Agreement By signing this form, I agree to pay the amount listed above on by the specified due date(s). I acknowledge that the registration payment is due at the time of registration with this form, no later than August 1, 2013.
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Parent or Adult Student Signature ___________________________________________

Date _____________________

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General Information Student Name________________________________________________ Age_______ DOB_____________ School_______________________________________________________ Grade ______________________ Parent(s) Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone _____________________________Cell Phone___________________________ Text: Yes or No Email____________________________________________________ How often checked? ______________ What is the most effective way to contact you? _____Email _____Phone Call _____Text

Emergency Contact name and phone number (other than parent)____________________________________ Health or allergy concerns we should be aware of ________________________________________________ Is piano main instrument? Yes or No Years of piano study___ List other musical background ____________ Piano Adventures Level: Primer 1 2A 2B 3A 3B 4 5 Advanced (Accelerated) (Adult)

How did you hear about Love Family Piano? _____________________________________________________ Book Purchasing Does the teacher have permission to purchase lesson books and sheet music on behalf of the student and charge your familys account?
Yes! Save us the time and hassle. Please ask on a case-by-case basis. No thanks. I will purchase them myself. Let me know what to buy.

Photo & Video Release

Does the teacher have permission to feature photos and/or videos of this student (never using the full last name) on the studio website, email newsletters, Facebook page, and/or promotional items? Yes Please ask on a case-by-case basis. No

Policy and Procedures Agreement

I have read, and agree to all of Love Family Pianos Policy and Procedures. (See www.RexburgMusic.com) Yes

Availability Calendar
I have included a completed availability calendar for our family. I realize that I am not guaranteed a time slot that I have marked, and that my flexibility and variety of available times increases my chances of being scheduled in a time that works well for me, or at all. I understand that Denae will do her best to accommodate every students scheduling needs and desires. Yes Parent or Adult Student Signature ___________________________________________ Date _____________________

Date Registered

Payment Received $

For Studio Use Only Availability Calendar Complete Yes No

# Tickets for Drawing

In Full $

Payment Schedule Semesters $

Monthly $

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Love Family Piano 2013-2014 Lesson Calendar

August S M T W Th F 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 September S M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 S 3 10 17 24 31
26 First Day of Lessons

January S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February W Th F

1-3 Winter Break No Lessons 11 Master Class

S 7 14 21 28

2 Labor Day No Lessons 14 Master Class

S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March Th F

1 Student Work Due for Composition Festival 8 Master Class

T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

October W Th F S 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 30 31

12 Master Class

November S M T W Th F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 December S M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31

S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25-31 Spring Break No Lessons 8 Master Class

S 2 9 16 23 30

9 Master Class 16 UVMTA Festival (Tentative) 25-29 Fall Break No Lessons 23 Fall Recital

12 UVMTA Festival (Tentative) 19 Master Class 26 Spring Recital

S 7 14 21 28

23-31 Winter Break No Lessons 21 Homestead Recital

10 Master Class 23 Last Day of Lessons

Early Morning Lesson Times

2013-2014 AM Availability Calendar

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
N X

Monday 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30

Notes
Works Perfect Works Well Neutral Doable but Painful Impossible

Ages 4-6 Pre-Piano Classes

Early Out for Madison Elementary

Early Out for Madison Middle

2013-2014 PM Availability Calendar

Friday Notes
Early Out for Sugar-Salem

Monday 1:45 2:15 2:45 3:15 3:45 4:15 4:45 5:15 5:45 6:15 6:45 7:15

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Elementary students are out earlier than others

Use the following scale to rate every open box on the AM and PM schedules. Please do not merely indicate a few of your top choices. Note that the dark boxes at 10:00 and 1:00 are for pre-piano classes only. All other spaces are for individual lessons. Comments and arrows are meant to identify unique schedule features, which might not normally be considered. The more specific and flexible you are, the more likely you will be scheduled in a time you desire.

=Works Perfect

=Works Well

N=Neutral

=Doable but Painful

X = Impossible