Attendance Policies

Missed Lessons

• The calendar allows for up to 37 weeks of private lessons. Tuition includes 33 private lessons a year.
• Up to four misses a year are included in the tuition and may not be rescheduled.
• Students may reschedule lessons when more than 48 hours notice is given.
• Additional reschedule days may be available throughout the year in the event of family emergencies, school and sporting events at Dr. Van Dyke's discretion.
• Spring Breaks and Family Vacations are factored into the schedule and may not be rescheduled.
• Any lessons canceled by Dr. Van Dyke will be rescheduled

Termination of Scheduled Lessons

• One calendar month notification is required when the student has studied for a minimum of one year. There are no settlement fees for books and materials in this situation
• Students choosing to discontinue lessons before one year has lapsed will be billed a settlement fee to compensate for materials and other fees rolled into the tuition. One month’s notice is required.
• Last minute termination of lessons will result in a termination fee that will include overhead fees due to the Cincinnati Music Academy for the current month plus any lessons taken at the full per lesson fee based on $88.00 / hour.
• Late payment fees will be assessed as appropriate