Teaching Policy

Private Voice Lessons with Tammy Griffith
VOCAL STRATEGIES LLC POLICY STATEMENT
updated 9.24.2010
LESSON LENGTH:

  • 30, 45, and 60 minute a la carte sessions available; monthly coaching packages also available upon request.
  • Please inquire for details on fees.

TUITION & PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

  • Prepayment via credit/debit card/PayPal is required to schedule initial session (Consultation/trial voice lesson — 30 minutes — a.k.a. introduction to Vocal Strategies LLC teaching methods).  Confirmation of appointment time and directions to studio will follow receipt of payment.
  • Lesson payments due at start of lesson (a la carte) or first week of the month for the entire month. Instructor accepts cash, credit/debit cards via PayPal, and personal checks. Returned checks subject to a $25 fee.

MISSED LESSONS:

  • Lesson times are reserved exclusively for each student. Students must notify instructor of absence a minimum of 24 hours before scheduled lesson, otherwise full payment for scheduled lesson is due.
  • Absences reported 24 hours or more beforehand will be rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
  • Lessons missed by the instructor will be rescheduled and/or credited to the student’s account.

PRACTICE:

  • A great voice is developed through consistent daily practice.
  • Instructor suggests carving out 15-30 minutes (or more) each day when distractions are at a minimum and concentration is at a maximum. If possible, practice at the same time daily.
  • Specific practice suggestions are assigned at each lesson.

LESSON TERMINATION POLICY (TEMPORARY & PERMANENT):

  • The first month (4 lessons) is considered a trial period in order to ensure that the teaching style is a good fit with the learning style of the student.
  • After the trial period, should a student discontinue lessons for whatever reason, at least one month’s notice in advance of the last lesson date must be given.
  • Should insufficient notice be given, payment for 4 lessons from the date of notification or discontinuance of lessons is required.
  • Instructor reserves the right to discontinue lessons with any student at any time.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Tammy Griffith
Vocal Strategies LLC
Box 123, 1821 Hillandale Road, Ste 1B
Durham, NC 27705-2659
919.300.5525 – office
877.864.9797 – voice/fax

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