Rates & Cancellation Policy

There's a lot to read here, but my aim is to be as clear as possible.

Pricing

Lessons are one-on-one and awesome! You get 100% of my focus, experience and energy. Lesson fees are:

Full-hour lesson: $70
Half-hour lesson: $40

Payment

Fees are due at the beginning of each month for all your scheduled lessons. Your lesson fees will be deducted automatically from the credit card you have on file, plus a minimal transaction fee. I try to automate this process as much as possible so I can spend my time focusing on students and lesson plans instead of administrative tasks.

If paying up-front for the month is financially challenging, please let me know. I'm flexible, and don't want anyone to miss out!

NOTE: Drop-in lessons booked after the first of the month must be paid for immediately after booking. No exceptions. My system will email you an invoice and will deduct the booked lesson(s) from your credit card on file. Please be sure you can attend the lesson before booking.

Please read the cancellation policy below so there are no misunderstandings.

Cancellations

The following applies to all students:

  • Lesson fees will NOT be refunded or credited upon cancellation. A make-up credit (read "Make-up Lessons" below) will be issued if you have provided sufficient notice (24 hours minimum) prior to cancellation.
  • FAILURE TO PROVIDE 24 HOURS NOTICE prior to cancellation will result in forfeiture of your lesson fee. No make-up credit. No exceptions
  • A no-show/no-call will result in forfeiture of your lesson fee.

Make-up  Lessons

  • Make-up credits are issued automatically in the Student Portal, but ONLY if you cancel your lesson with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
  • Your make-up credits are valid for six months! Please use them before they expire.
  • To schedule a make-up lesson simply log in to the Student Portal and reserve any Open Lesson. I will apply your make-up credit.
  • You can schedule up to two make-up lessons in any calendar month.

IMPORTANT: Make-up credits cannot be applied to your next month's bill or be used to pay for a regularly scheduled lesson. You will need to find a different spot on the calendar to make up your lesson.

Vacation, Planned Absence, Hiatus

If you need to miss a lesson (or multiple lessons) for a vacation, business trip, or any other reason, all lessons are still billable, regardless of advance cancellation notice. No exceptions. This does not mean you lose your lesson fees! You will still receive a make-up credit for any lessons cancelled with at least 24-hrs notice.

If you're taking a hiatus and would rather not pay for missed lessons during that time or accrue multiple make-up credits, I fully understand. You have the option of relinquishing your time slot. Please be aware that I have a waiting list and I cannot guarantee that your spot will be available upon your return. Any existing make-up credits will lost. If you do resume lessons, please be aware that my rates increase regularly, so your fees may not be what they were.

Teacher Cancellations & Vacations

In the event I have to cancel a lesson on you, your fee will be credited to the next month’s lessons or refunded. Your choice. And of course, you don’t pay for lessons during my scheduled vacations.

Discontinuation

If you decide to quit drum lessons, please provide as much notice as possible; 2 weeks or more is a common courtesy. I don't want to charge you for lessons you don't plan to take. NOTE: There will be no refunds for any prepaid lessons remaining on account, and make-up credits will be revoked, so please plan accordingly.

Rates and policies subject to change without notice.