Studio

Studio Policies

Clear, shared expectations are what keep a long-term studio working well. The current studio policies are summarized below; the full document is shared at the wait-list interview.

Note: The full studio policy document is shared with accepted families during the wait-list interview. The summary below is provided so prospective families understand the studio's expectations before applying.

Attendance & makeups

[CONFIRM WITH NICOLE] missed-lesson and makeup policy

Tuition & billing

[CONFIRM WITH NICOLE] tuition schedule and billing cycle

Practice expectations

Daily practice — short and consistent — is expected. Specific minutes vary by age and level; expectations are set during the first lesson.

Performance & program participation

Burns Piano Studio is built around structured performance — Certificate of Merit, Piano Guild auditions, NFMC Junior Festivals, the Southern California Junior Bach Festival, and branch recitals. Active participation is part of joining the studio.

Communication

Primary studio communication is by email to BurnsPianoStudio@aol.com.

Year & calendar

[CONFIRM WITH NICOLE] studio calendar and recital schedule