Trial lessons are available in 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions, with recommended age groups for each option. This is a great opportunity to discuss your goals, experience my teaching style, and see if Stardust Vocal Studio is the right fit before committing to regular lessons.

After your trial lesson, you’ll receive a customized lesson plan, giving you a clear sense of what it’s like to work with me at Stardust Vocal Studio.

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Tuition Payments

• Stardust Vocal Studio uses a flat monthly tuition model for weekly and bi-weekly lessons. Tuition is calculated using my standard hourly rate and an average of four lessons per month.

  What this means:

  • Tuition remains the same whether a month has 3, 4, or 5 lessons

  • Some months may include fewer lessons due to holidays or studio closures, while others may include more

  • Over the course of the year, this structure balances out and your weekly time slot remains reserved.

  Paying monthly tuition guarantees your place in my schedule. Missed or unpaid tuition may result in the release of your lesson time to students on the waitlist.

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• Important:

  • Stripe, the studio’s payment processor, applies a 3% convenience fee to all credit card payments.

  • ACH transfers incur no transaction fees.

Referral Rewards

• First referral: Receive 10% off monthly tuition for 3 months when your referred student enrolls.

• Additional referrals: Receive one makeup lesson credit per additional referral that signs up, valid for use within one year of the issue date.

Discounts

• Families receive 10% OFF regular tuition for all lesson durations when an additional family member enrolls.

• This discount does not expire.

• College Student Rates

  • A limited number of sliding-scale lesson spots are available for currently enrolled college students only. Rates are offered at 10–15% off standard tuition, based on financial need, availability, and schedule compatibility.

  • Student rates are reviewed each semester to confirm continued enrollment, scheduling needs, and studio availability. Once a student is no longer enrolled, standard tuition applies.

  • In certain circumstances, a short-term extension of the student rate may be offered at the studio’s discretion.

  • Student rates cannot be combined with other discounts.

  • A valid, current student ID is required.

Makeup lesson credits are available for lessons canceled by either the student or the instructor, in accordance with the policies below. Makeup lessons may only be scheduled during regular studio operating hours and are not offered during studio closures, holidays, or breaks.

Student Cancellations (Regular or Makeup Lessons)

• Cancellations made with 24 or more hours’ notice are eligible for a makeup lesson credit.

• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are not eligible for a makeup credit.

• Makeup lessons that are canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled time will be considered used.

Teacher Cancellations

• Any lesson canceled by the instructor will automatically qualify for a makeup lesson credit.

Switching to Online Lessons

• With prior communication, an in-person lesson may be switched to an online lesson on the same day, provided both the student and instructor confirm the change in advance.

No-Shows

• If a student arrives 15 minutes or more late, the lesson will be considered a no-show and will not qualify for a refund or makeup credit.

Makeup Credit Expiration & Limits

• All makeup lesson credits expire one (1) year from the date they are issued.

• To ensure fairness and scheduling availability for all students, there is a limit of four (4) active makeup credits per student at any given time.

  • This is equivalent to approximately one month of missed lessons for weekly students or two months for bi-weekly students.

  • If you anticipate missing additional lessons after reaching this limit, please contact the studio to discuss scheduling options.

This policy goes into effect on January 1, 2026.

• Scheduled lesson time represents the allocated duration for instruction and collaboration.

• Respecting Others' Time: Punctuality is not only a sign of commitment but also a demonstration of respect for the teacher’s time and the learning environment.

• Grace Period: A grace period of 5 minutes can be granted to accommodate unforeseen delays. However, due to the back-to-back nature of scheduling lessons, this may not always be possible.

• No Automatic Extensions or Makeups: Students arriving beyond the grace period will not automatically receive an extension for the lesson due to the back-to-back scheduling. Additionally, makeup sessions for missed time will not be granted. It is imperative to prioritize punctuality as you are accountable for managing your own time.

• Preparation: All students’ are expected to have all appropriate materials required by the teacher.

Pausing or Discontinuing Lessons

If you wish to pause or discontinue lessons, please use the contact form below and submit your required 30-day notice.

At Stardust Vocal Studio, the health and safety of our students, families, and instructor are a priority.

When to Stay Home/Cancel Reschedule Lessons

Please do not attend lessons (in-person or virtual) if the student has:

• A fever of 100°F (38°C) or higher
  (Must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning)

• A contagious illness (e.g., strep throat, pink eye)
  (Must be on medication for at least 24 hours)

• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• Persistent cough, sore throat, or difficulty breathing

• Unexplained rashes or general unwellness that prevents full participation

If a student arrives visibly ill, the lesson may be ended or rescheduled at the instructor’s discretion.

Virtual Lessons

If a student feels mildly unwell but is able to participate, lessons may be switched to online with prior communication and instructor confirmation.

Cancellations Due to Illness

• Lessons canceled with 24+ hours’ notice due to illness are eligible for a makeup credit, per studio policy.

• Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice are not eligible for a makeup credit.

• All makeup credits follow the studio’s standard expiration and usage limits.

Communication

Please notify the studio as soon as possible if illness arises so scheduling adjustments can be made.

Stardust Vocal Studio operates year-round with a small number of planned closures to support instructor wellness, studio programming, and long-term sustainability. Closures are scheduled intentionally and communicated well in advance so families can plan accordingly.

Below is an overview of the studio’s annual closure guidelines. Specific dates are published each year on the Studio Calendar.

• Spring Break

  • The studio observes Spring Break around the first weekend of April, being closed for three (3) business days, typically from Friday to the following Tuesday.

• Juneteenth - June 19

  • If June 19 falls on a weekend, the studio observes the holiday on the preceding Friday.

• Independence Day Break

  • The studio observes Independence Day with a two-business-day closure aligned with the July 4 holiday.

    • When July 4 falls on a weekday, closures typically include the holiday and the adjacent business day.

    • When July 4 falls on a weekend, the studio observes the holiday on the preceding Friday and Monday.

  • Final dates are determined annually based on calendar alignment and published in advance.

• Labor Day

  • First Monday of September

• Thanksgiving Break

  • Fourth Thursday and Friday of November

• Winter Holiday Break

  • Stardust Vocal Studio closes for a two-week Winter Holiday Break at the end of December, reopening in early January. This break supports rest, reflection, and preparation for the upcoming year.

  • Exact dates are published annually

Additional Notes

• Lessons are not held during studio closures. Because no lessons are scheduled during these periods, makeup credits are not issued for closures.

• Because monthly tuition is a flat rate, closures are factored into the annual calendar and balance out over the year.

• Exact dates, special events (recitals, camps), and any updates are always reflected on the Studio Calendar.

Continue with your regular weekly lessons throughout the summer to maintain progress.

Flexible Scheduling: If you need a different time slot due to a summer schedule change (e.g. mornings instead of afternoons), let me know and I’ll do my best to accommodate you!

If you’ll be traveling or have an unpredictable schedule, I offer Summer Lesson Packages (SLPs) as a flexible alternative to weekly tuition.

Summer Lesson Packs include 6 individual lessons to be used over an 8-week period.

• Payment is due upfront to reserve your lesson pack

• Scheduling is first come, first served.

• Rescheduling and makeup lessons are subject to availability

• Unused lessons do not roll over past the summer term, as summer scheduling is limited and reserved in advance

Tuition for Summer Lesson Packs

• 6 × 30-minute lessons: $330

• 6 × 45-minute lessons: $495

• 6 × 60-minute lessons: $660

Additional Family Member Discounts

For families with siblings or other family members enrolled in lessons, the siblings will continue to receive 10% discount on monthly tuition.

Because lesson duration combinations vary, please email me directly for your a customized tuition quote.

Planning to be away for most or all of the summer? You may place your lesson spot on hold for up to two months** by:

• Pre-paying for the month you plan to return

• Providing advance notice of your exact travel dates

This ensures that your current lesson time is reserved and not offered to another student while you are away.

Additional Details:

• **Outside of extended summer travel, lesson holds may be used once per year for a maximum of one month, with a valid reason.

• All hold requests are subject to availability and must be arranged in advance.

• Return dates must be confirmed at the time the hold is requested.