Student Policies

Make-Ups and Cancellations

No make-up lessons are scheduled for student-initiated cancellations. In case of an illness, make-up consideration will be given.
Teachers will make up a lesson they cancel at a mutually convenient time.
Multiple absences, or unpaid lessons for three consecutive weeks will result in losing your regular lesson time.There is a 30-days required notice for discontinuing lessons. The final bill will include the tuition for last month of lessons; e. g., for students who have given discontinuation notice on April 1, the final bill will run through April 30.

Please do not bring sick children to lessons. This will help stop the spread of seasonal illnesses such as flu. Contact your teacher if your child is sick to ensure a make-up lesson. If the student arrives to the lesson sick, the teacher reserves the right not to hold the lesson.
In case of inclement weather, contact your teacher to see if a lesson will be taught in-person or online.

All books and materials must be brought to the lesson each week. Students who come without books or instruments cannot be taught.
Students should arrive to their lessons at least five minutes early. A late start means a shorter lesson; it is the student’s responsibility to make sure they receive their entire allotted lesson time.
Nails should be trimmed before lesson, as appropriate to the instrument. Hands should be always kept clean.
Consistent practice is crucial to the student’s progress and success. Your teacher’s instructions for at-home practice should be taken seriously and become part of the weekly schedule. Each student is expected to practice at least five days a week. Details on the practice routine will be provided by your teacher.
The SMMA has the right to use students’ names, photos and videos in promotional and educational materials.
Please check the SMMA 2023-2024 calendar for holidays, breaks, recital dates etc.

The acceptance of these policies is confirmed by the payment of the tuition.