Lessons are offered in 60 or 45 minute increments at least once a week.
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Two twenty lesson semesters and an nine week summer session are offered yearly.
Suggested Interview Procedure for New Students
Students interested in enrolling at Gateway Piano Studio are encouraged to schedule a 60 minute interview lesson prior to registering for a semester.
The interview lesson provides an opportunity for the teacher and prospective student to get acquainted and discuss expectations and goals. The student’s playing level is evaluated and a baseline is established from which a plan of study can be discussed. The discussion will also include methods, books and materials to be used, and scheduling a regular lesson time.
Billing Cycle and Payment
Semester periods are similar to most school calendars. Refer to the calendar page for specific dates. A tuition deposit of 50% of the semester commitment is due upon registration. This deposit secures the student’s lesson time for each semester. The remaining balance is due on the date indicated by the calendar. There are no registration or payment plan fees. In the instance of a student registering for lessons during a semester that has already begun, the amount due will be pro-rated according to the number of lessons remaining in that semester. If the student drops before the end of the semester, he/she or the parents are still financially responsible for the remaining balance. Accepted forms of payment are cash, Pay Pal, checks or money orders. There will be a $25.00 service charge for any returned checks.
Payments should be made to the order of Carol Fifield
Mailing address: 3407 Henderson Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410
Tuition Rate
Call for rates. (336) 851-9721
Holidays
Lessons will not be scheduled during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. Refer to the studio calendar for specific dates.
Cancellations and Missed Lessons
If a lesson is canceled by the teacher, it will be made up promptly and at the student’s/parent’s convenience. Lessons missed due to inclement weather will be made up at the teacher’s convenience and the student’s/parent’s convenience. One make-up/rescheduling will be offered each semester for a lesson missed by the student due to circumstances other than inclement weather, a 24 hour notice is required.
Safety
Students are required to wait inside the studio until their parent(s) arrive.
Parking and Access
Please park on the street in front of the studio. Access the studio via the driveway by walking up the paved driveway to the driveway gate.
Performance opportunities
Recitals:
Gateway Piano Studio offers many performance opportunities for students during the year in the form of recitals. All students are encouraged to participate. Focus, discipline and practice are required in order to be prepared for recitals. If the teacher determines that the student is not ready for a recital, the teacher reserves the right to not allow that student to participate in that particular recital. Recitals should be positive events which build self- esteem, promote the love of music and foster camaraderie between fellow students. These events also provide a venue for teaching stage presence and decorum in a public forum.
Other opportunities:
Music Teachers Associations and other entities sponsor competitions and other events which require the utmost dedication on the student and student’s parents parts. Therefore only the few who have achieved the required level of ability will be considered for participation