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POLICY & CONTRACT

All current families electronically sign a policy contract before beginning the next session of lessons (School Year / Summer). 

All of the text below is pulled directly from the contract families sign.

FEES

Recital Fee: 
  • Christmas Kick-off Recital fee $20 even if student doesn't participate in the recital, this covers space rental, custodial costs, and all other recital-related materials for the studio. This will take place in November, the Friday before Thanksgiving.
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS:
- Arch Cup: Registration in September, festival in October at Webster University, $25 application fee
- NFMC: National Federation of Music Club is in March; fee of $25



TUITION

Like school tuition, the studio monthly tuition reserves a student’s lesson time (30, 45, or 60 minutes) and is not offered on a per-lesson basis. 
Pricing reflects not just the lesson time, but also the instructor’s experience, education and the resources invested outside of lessons. It is an investment in the student’s growth, not just a fee for hourly instruction.

Kiley Ko. Piano charges the same tuition each month, regardless of the number of lessons.Some months may have fewer lessons, some more. All lessons and events are combined over the course of the 12-months and divided into the monthly, flat-rate tuition.

2025-2026 Tuition Rates:

$146/month - 30 minute lessons

$218/month - 45 minute lessons

$292/month - 60 minute lessons

Tuition is due the first lesson of each month via cash, check or Venmo (@Kiley-Kozel) made payable to "Kiley Ko. Piano, LLC". Tuition can also be paid by the semester or year, if preferred.

NOTE: There will be a $25 late fee for any check received after the 10th of the month.
First Tuition payment for this 12-month contract is June 2025.



SCHEDULING: Cancelling & Make-ups

CANCELLING & MAKE-UPS

  • Missed lessons are non-refundable and not guaranteed to be made up. Even though I love you, and I do.

  • Cancelling with 24+ hours’ notice earns a make-up credit via MyMusicStaff, usable for available "Open Lesson" slots.

  • All scheduling/rescheduling is the responsibility of the student or parent—the studio does not manage this.

  • To use a make-up credit:

    1. Cancel your original lesson on the calendar.

    2. If you want to reschedule, check the calendar for available "Open Lessons" and register for one.

  • No open slots = no reschedule options. Monitor the calendar yourself.

  • Lessons cancelled within 24 hours are not eligible for make-up credits.

  • Texting to cancel is appreciated, but rescheduling must go through MyMusicStaff (unless you’re having technical issues).

  • Make-ups must occur within the same month and do not roll over.

  • If I cancel, I’ll notify you and we’ll reschedule or use a studio Flex Day.

  • Need help with MyMusicStaff - please let me know:). Please update your info and opt into text reminders for yourself, your student, or caregivers. 




VIRTUAL LESSONS & FLEX WEEK

STUDIO POLICIES

  • Virtual lessons are not currently offered.

  • One “Flex Day” per weekday is built into the school year to cover one studio cancellation without needing to make it up, should a conflict arise. Studio Flex Days are incredibly helpful tools to accommodate teacher absences because life happens (and kids get stomach bugs, have surprise performances, juries get summoned, and the rando modeling job gets booked.). Flex Days If unused, are a bonus lesson. Flex days are rarely used and handled with care. Pinky promise.

  • In inclement weather, students may skip or send a video during or before their lesson time and I will respond with notes and instructions to aide their practice.

  • One month’s notice is required to withdraw. Without notice, one final month’s tuition is still owed. This helps cover the time and effort required to adjust the schedule and accommodate new students.

  • These policies ensure fairness and respect for your time, your student’s progress, and the sustainability of the studio. Thank you for understanding!


12 MONTH CONTRACT


The 12-month contract includes: 

  • May 19th to August 15th: 8 lessons/events + registration  includes 7 lessons, 1 workshop 

  • August 18th, 2025 to May 2026: 35 lessons/events + registration (includes 2-3  Performance Workshops*, 2 recitals, and Kiley Ko. Gives Back performance at Sunrise Senior Center in December.)

  • *Performance Workshops follow a college-style Master Class format, giving students a low-pressure, peer-to-peer performance experience. They count as a weekly lesson in the yearly schedule.


-Performance Workshop Dates:

  • August TBD
  • Fall TBD
  • Spring TBD
  • One more?


RECITALS

Every student (not adult) is expected to perform in every recital as part of their studio experience.

For students who are anxious about participating, we will be extremely contientious when choosing  our repertoire to find a piece that will help us grow but more importantly, create a positive and confident experience. I believe sooo deeply in the value and exercise of public performance. This is a challenge and life experience that is a gift for students to be able to work through with benefits that far supercede a polished piano performance.
We also typically have between 10-12 weeks per recital that we are working on pieces so this is an important time for students to build self motivating practice happens, time allotment, and working towards a goal. Again. Invaluable.

CHRISTMAS KICK-OFF RECITAL 2025: 
Friday, November 21st, 2025. 6:30pm
- In a very intentional attempt to simplify both yours and my holiday season, The Christmas Kick-off Recital will continue its tradition of the Friday before Thanksgiving.

SPRING 2025:
May, TBD (10:00am?)

PRACTICE

Practice Expectations

  • Students must come prepared with their books and a notebook.

  • Practice 3–5 times per week (daily is ideal), especially the day after a lesson. Also consider in the morning.

  • If a student doesn’t practice for two consecutive weeks, they’ll be walked back to the car. Ongoing lack of practice may result in dismissal. 

  • Students are welcome to text me during the week with questions.

  • Lessons include specific practice goals and techniques. Encourage focused, consistent practice—it's a skill that takes effort and builds over time.

  • Please help make practice a regular part of your family’s routine. Create an expectation of a consistent day and time. 

  • More practice = More results = More Fun = More practice = More results...

  • Always practice the day after a lesson



Practice can include:
*current piano lesson piece
*reviewing past piano lesson pieces
*reading / review notebook
*theory homework
*sight-reading music further in the book or in other piano books


Especially for recitals, I will remind my student of this ideal way to practice:


KILEY KO. BULLETPROOF PRACTICE FORMULA:


1.) Pick a small section (2-4 measures)

2.)Practice:


  • 2A) RH3X
  • 2B) LH 3X
  • 2C) Tog. 3X


3.) Grade on HOW EASY it is to play (Not How *Good*) on a scale of 1-10

4.) Repeat 2A-2C (may omit 2A&2B) until you can play 2 sets of 3 at a 9-10

5.) Move on to the next two measures and repeat steps 2-4.

6.) Use this method in 8-measure sections until mastered. ENJOY!