Student Commitment 

Regular attendance is expected and necessary for piano lessons to benefit any child. Students with excessive weekly absences can lose their weekly time slot if our master educators deem necessary. 

Cancellations & Makeups 

While educators at OC Piano Program are always happy to accommodate for schedule changes, lesson cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a forfeited lesson fee. Parents have the option to reschedule the lesson within the week or skip the week entirely. 

Student Practice 

All students are required to provide their own instruments for study. Students are encouraged to practice for shorter periods each day (as little as 5 minutes each day will make a difference for a beginner) rather than one longer session the day before the lesson. We encourage our parents to be supportive and lavish in their praise during practice. 

Class Expectations

Parents are always consulted at the end of the lesson regarding any behavioral issues. All OC Piano Program students are expected to behave with the highest respect to our educators and other students (during recitals and competitions). 

Our piano lessons take place right in the student’s home and we are able to serve students all over Orange County. No need to hassle with the commute or competing extracurricular activities! Families must work directly with their master educator on setting up a class time that fits their schedule.

Piano Lesson Structure

Piano lessons include finger exercises, solo piano pieces, and music theory education. The last few minutes of every piano lesson are reserved for communicating with parents. During this time, the parent will be informed of the methods and activities being used during the piano lessons so that these may be reinforced at home. Homework instructions & expectations will also be discussed at this time.

Tuition Payments 

Monthly tuition listed above covers 4 weeks of tuition. For months with 5 weeks, families will be invoiced for the additional week of tuition. All tuition payments will be handled directly with your master educator. Families have the option of paying via check, Paypal, Venmo, and Zelle. A $25 late fee will be assessed for tuition payments received after the 15th of each month. 

Charter School Vendor

Our master educators are approved vendors for Compass Charter Schools, Cabrillo Point Academy, Mission Vista Academy & Pacific Coast Academy. These students may use their enrichment funds towards their piano classes and materials. 

Recitals 

OC Piano Program hosts an exclusive Fall recital annually. Students have the opportunity to prepare and perform on these recitals as a celebration of their accomplishments during the year. Students are highly encouraged to participate. 

Southern California Young Pianist Competition

Every Spring, OC Piano Program hosts the prestigious “Southern California’s Young Pianist Competition.” This annual event is designed to celebrate and encourage the highest level of artistic achievement among Orange County’s young pianists. Participation is based on invitation only. 

In an Emergency 

If OC Piano Program cancels due to an emergency, lessons will be cancelled. Families will be alerted of any change of plans as soon as possible via their preferred choice of communication. Parents have the option of rescheduling within the week or skipping entirely.

Other

Parents, legal guardians of minors, students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury resulting from normal lesson activity or any other activity conducted by the students or their siblings before, during, or after lesson time. 

The piano teacher reserves the right to refuse to do business with anyone for reasons she deems necessary. The student and student’s guardian(s) expressly release and discharge the program and the piano teacher from liabilities for any and all claims and demands, known or unknown, presently existing or which may arise in the future.