Policy 

Policy & Notes

Lesson Scheduling & Attendance:

• Consistency is Key: Weekly lessons are strongly encouraged to ensure steady progress. Most students find one lesson per week is ideal for maintaining a strong learning rhythm and allowing enough practice time between sessions.

• Rescheduling & Cancellations:
  If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice. As a traveling instructor, I kindly ask for your consideration, as I coordinate multiple locations and schedules on certain days.

• While there is no late cancellation fee or loss of lesson, cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may need to be rescheduled at a less convenient time, based on limited availability.

• If cancellations become a consistent issue, your time slot may be offered to other students who can commit to the scheduled time.

• Missed Lessons: In cases of illness or emergencies, I will do my best to accommodate make-up lessons based on availability. However, missed lessons without prior notice may not be rescheduled.

At-Home Lesson Requirements:

• For in-home lessons, students must have the necessary equipment, including a music stand, instrument, and any required lesson materials (method books, sheet music, etc.).

• Students will be provided with a list of required materials before and after their second lesson.

Payment & Billing:

Lessons may be billed on a weekly/monthly rate. Payment is due after each lesson unless otherwise arranged. Parents may opt for monthly payments, as long as all previously scheduled lessons have been completed before a new statement is issued.

Payments can be made via:

• Cash

• Checks: Payable to Jennifer M. Lacy

• Cashapp: $MarieDreams

• ApplePay: (254)523-5920

• Venmo: @MarieDreams

Lesson Location:

• In-Studio Lessons: Lessons held at my studio in Marlin, TX.

• Traveling Lessons (In-Person): For students located outside of Marlin, their is an additional $10 travel fee for lessons. This fee covers travel costs for students in the Killeen, Belton, Temple, and Waco areas.

• Online Lessons: Available for students who prefer remote learning or need flexible scheduling.

Additional Notes:

• Students enrolled in the Flute High School Preparatory Program will receive complimentary piano accompaniment for their auditions or performances based on grade 2 to 3 music. 

• Sewing Projects: For our sewing lessons, special project-based sessions may be available, especially during summer, where students will work on a single project over several lessons. 

Health & Safety:

• Please inform me of any health or safety concerns (allergies, injuries, etc.) that may impact lessons or the learning environment.

• All students must adhere to health guidelines for in-person lessons (masking, social distancing, etc.) as required by local regulations.

• If you or anyone in the home has been sick within the last 24 hours, please allow time to reschedule the lesson.