Courtney Martin
Violin & Viola Instructor and Musician
My responsibility and goal as a teacher is to help you to become a better musician. I will work hard to teach you/your child in an uplifting, positive environment. My expectation of each student is that they are serious about improving their skills on their chosen instrument, and that they are well prepared for each lesson (this means daily practice!) These policies are in place to help you to be successful. If you have any questions about anything here, please feel free to ask.
Prices and Payment
Lessons are held once a week for 30 minutes. The price is $30/half hour. Payment is due at the first lesson of each month, no exceptions and no late payments. No refunds will be issued for student cancellations of any kind. You may submit payment via check, Apple Pay, or Venmo (my business username is @cmartinviolinist).
If you pay via check or Apple Pay the monthly rate for each lesson is as follows:
30 minute lesson x 4 weeks/month- $120
30 minute lesson x 5 weeks/month - $150
*If you pay via Venmo, the monthly rate for each lesson should include Venmo business fees:
30 minute lesson x 4 weeks/month - $122.40
30 minute lesson x 5 weeks/month - $153
*New students, I ask that you commit to at least 2 consecutive lessons with me.
Teacher Cancellations
In the event that I need to cancel a lesson with a student, I will try to schedule a make-up lesson. If I cannot reschedule the lesson, you will not be charged for that lesson, and I will credit you for a lesson in the following month.
Student Cancellations
If you know of any planned cancellations (vacations, concerts, games, etc) please notify me at least 1 week in advance. This allows us to schedule a make-up lesson, and helps me to plan ahead.
As stated above, lesson payment is due at the beginning of each month, for the entire month. From September through May, there will be no refunds for student cancellations, for any reason.
From June through August, payment can be accepted on a week to week basis (or you may continue paying monthly. You are not expected to pay for lessons while you are on vacation as long as I have advance notice that you’ll be missing your lesson). Payment will still be expected for any late cancellations during the summer months (less than 24-hour notice).
Late/No Shows
Please be ready to go for your lesson before the virtual call is initated so that we have ample instruction time. If you know that you will be a few minutes late, please inform me via text. I will still teach the lesson up until the allotted time that was scheduled. If I can't reach you after 10 minutes with no notice from you, the lesson will be canceled for the week with no make-up lesson, and you must still pay for your lesson. If you miss a lesson without contacting me, there will be no rescheduling and you will still be charged for the missed lesson.
Schedule/Holiday Closures
Lessons are held year-round except for the following dates:
Memorial Day: No lessons
July 4th: No lessons
Labor Day: No lessons
Thanksgiving: No lessons from Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving
Christmas: No lessons from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Termination of Lessons
I need at least 2 weeks notice for anyone who wishes to terminate lessons with me, either long term (1+ months) or permanently. Please note that if you terminate in the middle of the month, you will not be refunded what was paid for the remaining lessons.
