Tuition

Private lessons - there are three payment options for private lessons. 

1. Full payment at time of registration. 
2. Two payments consisting of 2/3 the tuition at registration and the remaining 1/3 by February 1st. 

In case of late registration, tuition will be pro-rated for the remainder of the year and a $25 registration fee will be applied. 
Visa/Master Card/American Express are accepted. 
Please refer to the fee schedule chart on the application for details.

Scheduled Lessons and Classes 

Students must make every effort to be on time for all classes and lessons. In deference to subsequent students and classes, all lessons/classes will end at the scheduled time. 

Absence 
All lessons must be paid for whether taken or missed. There is no refund of tuition for the student's absence nor are the teachers obligated to make up a lesson missed by student. Lessons cancelled due to faculty absence or building closure due to poor weather conditions will be rescheduled. 
 

Withdrawals and Refund 

Written notice of withdrawal must be submitted to the Director of the Music Institute before any student will be considered for a refund. The date on which the written withdrawal notice is postmarked, not the last day of attendance, is considered as the official date of withdrawal. Tuition refunds will be considered based on number of lessons given up to the date of official withdrawal including student absences. No refunds given after fifth lesson; however, a JCC credit will be considered. Scholarship students will forfeit scholarship money if they discontinue lessons for any reason during the year. A $25 administration fee will be charged for any withdrawal, refund or credit. 

Parental Responsibility 

Parents must accept responsibility for their children when they are not in class to insure their child's safety. Children should not be left unattended before or after the assigned lesson time. Parents are asked to assist in assuring that siblings do not disturb the lessons and classes while waiting.
 

Discontinuance 

The Music Institute reserves the right to discontinue any student who falls behind in payments, is frequently absent or tardy, or for other reasons at the discretion of the Director. 

Instruments for Students

Students enrolled for individual lessons are expected to make their own arrangements for an instrument for daily practice at home. Guitars and all string, wind and brass may be rented at reasonable cost through area music stores. Some small violins can be rented through the Music Institute.

Students with Special Needs

Music instruction may be arranged, through consultation with the Director, for the child or adult with special needs.

For Further Information Please Call :
Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director
(718) 475-5263 or by E-Mail

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