Policies & Procedures

Policies and procedures are subject to change. 
Karrine, as instructor, will:
  • Get to know each student as a unique person, and provide individualized instruction
  • Continue professional development
  • Develop lesson plans and activities
  • Write arrangements for students
  • Communicate with parents & students regularly
  • Make goals with the student
  • Stay up to date on modern teaching techniques and ideas
The student will:
  • Be positive & have fun!
  • Be open to new experiences
  • Strive to achieve practice goals
  • Be responsible for books & materials
The parent* will:
  • ​Read studio policies pages each session
  • Read studio emails
  • Be familiar with the student's weekly assignments
  • Encourage daily practice
  • Provide a practice space free from distraction
  • Pay tuition by the 8th of the month
  • Communicate any concerns or needs to the instructor
  • Notify the instructor as soon as possible if the student needs to miss a lesson. (See "Missed Lessons" portion of Policies)
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*Please note that adult students will take on both the responsibilities of the student and the parent as listed above.
DAPS will:
  • Establish tuition rates
  • Send an invoice each month to the parent's email
  • Schedule performance opportunities, recitals, and group activities

Policy Pages