Calendar 2026

Mariana’s Piano Studio follows an academic-year calendar with scheduled seasonal breaks built into the year.

The studio is closed during:

• the month of July

• Thanksgiving week

• and a short winter break during the Christmas and New Year season

Students are not charged for official studio closure periods. Specific calendar dates are shared with enrolled students in advance.

Tuition 2025-2026 Academic Year

• A non-refundable $30 registration fee per family is due upon enrollment.

• Lessons are held weekly in 45, or 60-minute sessions at a recurring day and time reserved exclusively for each student.

• An invoice will be sent monthly to the email or phone number on file. Payment is due on the 1st of each month, and lessons must be prepaid in full to reserve your weekly time slot.

• A $25 late fee may be applied to payments received after the 5th of the month.​

• Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable between months.

• Single lessons are offered exclusively to current and former adult students at an intermediate or advanced level who have previously studied with Mariana’s Piano Studio. These lessons are intended for occasional coaching or supplemental instruction, are subject to availability, and do not reserve an ongoing weekly lesson time.

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Attendance and Missed Lessons

• Lessons are held once per week at the student's reserved day and time. Tuition secures this weekly time slot and is not based on attendance. Consistent attendance is important for steady progress.

• Arrival & Tardiness:

  • ​Students should arrive on time and bring all required materials.

  • Students should arrive no more than 2–3 minutes before their scheduled lesson time. Early arrivals may interrupt the previous student’s lesson and cannot be accommodated. 

• Late Arrivals: Lessons will not be extended to accommodate late arrivals. Missed time due to tardiness will not be made up, credited or refunded. 

• Reschedule Policy: Students are eligible for one reschedule every two months with at least 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability.

  • Rescheduled lessons must take place within the same month.

  • Unused reschedule allowances do not roll over and are non-refundable.

  • Additional reschedules are not available, including for travel, school events, extracurricular activities, or illness.

• Travel & Absences:

  • Tuition reserves a weekly lesson time and is not adjusted for personal travel or vacations.

  • Planned absences are subject to the same reschedule policy outlined above, including the one-reschedule-per-two-months limit..

• Teacher Absences: If the instructor is unable to teach a scheduled lesson, a rescheduled lesson will be provided.

• Occasional exceptions may be made at the instructor’s discretion as a courtesy and do not establish an ongoing exception to studio policies.

Practice & Instrument Guidelines

• Practice Expectations: Consistent, focused practice is essential for musical progress. Students are expected to practice at least 4 times per week.

  • Beginners: Aim for 10–15 minutes of focused practice daily.

  • Intermediate/Advanced: Practice time will increase gradually based on the student’s level and goals.

  • Parents are encouraged to support younger students by helping them build a regular practice routine and maintaining a positive learning environment at home.

• Instrument Requirements: To support effective learning, students must have access to an appropriate instrument at home.

  • An acoustic piano (upright or grand) is strongly recommended. Regular tuning twice a year is advised to maintain sound quality.

  • A fully-weighted, touch-sensitive 88-key digital keyboard is acceptable for beginners. However, students should transition to an acoustic piano as they advance.

  • The right instrument is critical for developing proper technique, tone, and musical expression.

Studio Policy Summary

Lessons are scheduled as standing weekly appointments reserved specifically for each student and are designed to support consistent musical progress. Tuition is billed monthly in advance and must be prepaid to secure your lesson time. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to reschedule a lesson. Each student may reschedule one lesson every two months with at least 24 hours’ notice; additional rescheduling or missed lessons are not eligible for rescheduling or refunds. Lessons rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice, as well as no-shows, are forfeited. Two weeks’ notice is required to discontinue lessons, and no refunds are issued for unused tuition.