Student
● The student is expected to always arrive on time.
● The student is expected to bring all necessary materials (notebook, folder, lesson books, etc.) to each lesson.
● The student is expected to practice regularly as is appropriate based on the age and ability of each student. Suggested practice schedule will be discussed with the instructor.
● The student is expected to be an active participant in each lesson.
● The student is expected to ask questions and let the instructor know when further clarification is needed, allowing the student to be fully engaged in the learning process.
● The student is expected to treat him/herself, instruments, materials, and the instructor with respect.
Instructor
● The instructor is expected to hold every lesson on time and with all necessary materials.
● The instructor is expected to explain things in a clear and understandable manner.
● The instructor is expected to show respect for himself, the student, the instruments, and all materials.
● The instructor is expected to modify/adapt and prepare material that is appropriate to the age, ability, and unique learning style of each individual student.
● The instructor is expected to make each lesson enjoyable and rewarding.
● The instructor is expected to teach the principles of music and instrument so that the student can gain the most out of their musical education.
Registration
● Upon setting up a scheduled time for lessons with the instructor, the student (or parent/guardian of the student) should visit www.aaronshahi.com to fill out the private lesson registration form, as well as pay for the registration, and materials (if applicable). Registration and payment must be complete in order to secure the scheduled time slot and begin lessons.
Scheduling
● Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis. Once a day/time is agreed upon by the instructor and the student (or student parent), that time will be reserved for said student and the student will be responsible for paying for that time slot.
● All closings, delays, and cancellations will be announced through email, SMS, or WhatsApp messages.
● Students will not be charged for lessons canceled by the instructor.
● Students are expected to arrive at their lesson on time. Students arriving up to 15 minutes late may have the remainder of their scheduled lesson. However, the instructor reserves the right to not add missed time to the end of the lesson.
● The instructor is expected to start the lesson on time. If the instructor is running late by more than 10 minutes for any reason, this will be communicated to you by a phone call.
Cancellation
● The student will contact the instructor directly if a lesson will be missed. The instructor will give the student his contact information at the first lesson.
● The student is allowed one missed lesson every 2 months that they will not be charged for (regardless of the reason). The student will be responsible to pay for all subsequent lessons missed throughout the rest of the 2-month period, regardless of advanced notice or reason for the absence. Students may not carry over their unused “missed lesson allowance” into the new 2-month cycle. The 2-month cycles start each time the student reserves his/her 8 consecutive sessions.
● The instructor reserves the right to cancel a lesson for any reason. No charges will be assessed if the instructor must cancel a lesson. Students will not be charged for any missed lessons due to the instructor’s absence.
Make-up
● If the instructor has availability in his schedule, a make-up session will be scheduled for the canceled session.
Rates
● Please understand that when committing to lessons, the instructor is reserving a specific day/time for you that cannot be filled by other students. Therefore, you are not only paying for each individual lesson that occurs, but for that time slot. Your lesson rate includes all of the following:
○ Allotted time for lessons
○ Reservation of the assigned day/time of your lesson
○ Knowledge/expertise of your instructor
○ Instructor’s preparation for lessons
Payment
● The payments are made in two-months cycles at the beginning of each semester when reserving the time slot for the next 8 sessions.
● The instructor has no responsibility to hold sessions if a cycle is over and the payment for the new cycle is not made yet.
● It is the student’s/student guardian’s responsibility to make sure that the payment for the new cycle is made before the new cycle is started.
● If payment is not received prior to the beginning of the new cycle, lessons will be postponed/terminated until a new cycle is reserved and paid for. During this time, the instructor reserves the right to give the student’s timeslot away to other potential students.
