Policies

New West Music – Studio Policies

Welcome to New West Music! We’re excited to have you join our community. To keep everything running smoothly for students, families, and teachers, please take a moment to review our studio policies.

Registration

  • Lessons are booked on a month-to-month basis.

  • There is no registration fee.

  • Lessons are offered year-round, including summer months. If you’d like to take a break over the summer, please provide 30 days’ notice to avoid being billed.

  • A 30-day written notice is also required if you wish to pause or discontinue lessons.

 

Lesson Plans & Rates

  • Monthly Plan

    • $33 per 30-min lesson

    • $44 per 45-min lesson

    • $59 per 60-min lesson

  • 6-Month Plan

    • $32 per 30-min lesson

    • $43 per 45-min lesson

    • $58 per 60-min lesson

  • 12-Month Plan

    • $31 per 30-min lesson

    • $42 per 45-min lesson

    • $57 per 60-min lesson

  • Online Lessons: $30 per 30-min session

Should you need to end your 6 or 12-month plan early, cancellations include a $10/month charge for each month remaining.

Billing & Payments

  • Payments are processed monthly by pre-authorized credit card between the 3rd and 5th of each month.

  • Some months will include 5 lessons instead of 4, and tuition is billed accordingly.

  • Tuition is pro-rated if you begin lessons mid-month.

 

Scheduling & Cancellations

  • Lessons are scheduled at the same day and time each week, and your spot is reserved just for you.

  • Missed lessons are not credited or refunded, but can be rescheduled when proper notice is given.

  • To reschedule, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance. You’ll receive a make-up lesson token (up to 6 per school year).

  • Make-up lessons are offered on:

    • Pro-D Days

    • Last Sunday of each month

    • First week of Spring Break

    • First week of July

  • A rescheduled lesson cannot be rescheduled again.

  • If your teacher is unavailable due to illness, emergency, or weather, a substitute will be arranged or a make-up lesson provided.

  • Teachers are compensated for no-shows and short-notice cancellations.

 

Recitals

  • We normally host recitals twice a year.

  • Participation is optional but encouraged as a great way to build confidence and celebrate progress.

  • A small recital fee ($10–15 per student) helps us cover venue and equipment costs.