Studio Policies

Scheduling and Tuition

  • Scheduling reservations and tuition payments are made on this website.

  • Books are not included in tuition.

  • Tuition refunds can be issued up to 5 hours before the lesson start time. Cancellations made with less than 5 hours notice will not be refunded.

  • Any time lost due to student tardiness will not be made up.

Illness

  • Please do not come to your lesson if you are feeling unwell.

  • Students may return to their lesson 7 days after symptoms first appear.

Expectations for Students and Caregivers

  • Please respect Korean house customs by removing your shoes on the carpet by the door.

  • All students are expected to wash their hands before starting the lesson.

  • Piano students are expected to keep their nails trimmed.

  • Voice students should bring a water bottle to stay properly hydrated.

  • Please bring all relevant books and materials to each lesson.

  • Caregivers are expected to either sit in on the lesson or supervise siblings engaged in a quiet activity in the adjacent room.

  • Please treat the space with respect, understanding that it is also a private home.

What to Expect During a Lesson

  • Students usually start with warm-ups and technique exercises.

  • Students work on repertoire that consists of traditional classical standards and other genres. Students are welcome to suggest, request, or bring in music they would like to work on. Repertoire is assigned based on the student's skill level.

  • Students receive instruction and homework on music theory relevant to their repertoire.

  • Instructions on what to practice during the week are written down in an assignment book.

  • Pacing depends on the student's ability to demonstrate proficiency in the skills being taught, which is influenced by individual practice habits. Proficiency and mastery take time and dedication.

Warnings and Liability Waiver

  • Proximity and Contact: Instruction may involve close proximity and some physical contact for proper technique and positioning.

  • Physical and Mental Exertion: Playing an instrument and singing require physical and mental exertion. Proper hydration is crucial, particularly for singers, to avoid dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting.

  • Assumption of Risk: By participating in activities at Keys and Cords Music Studio, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with music instruction, including but not limited to physical exertion, mental stress, and the potential for injury.

  • Release of Liability: You voluntarily choose to participate in lessons and activities at Keys and Cords Music Studio, assuming all risks involved. You agree to release and discharge Keys and Cords Music Studio, its owners, instructors, and staff from any liability for injuries, including psychological or physical harm, sustained during activities or travel to and from related activities.

  • Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Keys and Cords Music Studio, its owners, instructors, and staff against any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your participation in studio activities.

  • Acknowledgment of Understanding: By participating in activities at Keys and Cords Music Studio, you confirm that you have read and understood the policies and expectations outlined on this page, and you agree to abide by them. You also acknowledge the warnings and agree to the terms of this liability waiver.