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Studio Policy Sheet

Welcome to the Johnston and Lear Online Music Studio! We are excited that you have chosen us for your musical journey. 


Please take a moment to read the policy sheet below.
Thank you for your time and attention to our policies and procedures.

Calendar 2025/2026


September 9Lessons Begin
October 13Thanksgiving Day
December 19Christmas Break 
January 5Lessons Resume
Feb. 20 - 23Winter PD Break
April 3 - April 12Easter Break
May 18Victoria Day
May 29 Last lesson Day

Tuition

Tuition covers weekly lessons over a nine month period September to May. June to August are billed separately depending on which options and programs you may choose.
Invoicing is by semester. Payments are due in advance at the time of registration by EMT (Email Money Transfer), Paypal, or Credit Card.
Enrollment mid-semester is pro-rated to reflect the number of lessons remaining in the semester. You are not billed for weeks of lessons that are not scheduled on the calendar. For example, Christmas and Easter breaks are not included in the number of lessons for the semester. Please note you are also not paying for the number of lessons in a month, but the lessons in a semester.

Payment

We accept online payments via EMT, Paypal and Credit Card.

If you opt not to pay annually or for a semester in full, we require monthly installments by recurring email transfer payment or a recurring credit card payment. 
Payments must be made the last week of each month or each semester so that they are received in advance of the next session's lessons.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: We have 3 payment options. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

1: Pay annually covering 9 months September to May
2: Pay by the semester with due dates of September 2 for Fall and January 2 for Winter
3: Monthly installments are to be paid the last week of each month prior to the next month's lessons 
eg: February's lessons are to be paid the last week of January.

If a student wishes to terminate lessons one month's paid notice must be given in writing.

The fees are as follows:

Piano, Double Bass and Ukulele

$1400.00 CAD Annually for 30 minute lessons (Sept. to May) 
$2100.0 CAD  Annually for 45 minute lessons (Sept. to May) 
$2800.00 CAD Annually for 60 minute lessons (Sept. to May) 
 
$700.00 CAD per semester for 30 minute lessons (Sept. to Dec. and Jan. to May) 
$1050.00 CAD per semester for 45 minute lessons (Sept. to Dec. and Jan. to May)  
$1400.00 CAD per semester for 60 minute lessons (Sept. to Dec. and Jan. to May)  
 
$156.00 CAD per month for 30 minute lessons (Sept.- May)
$234.00 CAD per month for 45 minute lessons (Sept. - May)
$312.00 CAD per month for 60 minute lessons (Sept.- May)

Missed Lessons

No refunds will be given for missed lessons. There will be absolutely no make-up lessons given for no-shows, birthday parties, vacations, athletic conflicts, sniffles, homework, etc.

Lessons will only be rescheduled for sudden illness or extreme emergencies. You may reschedule a lesson by visiting the online calendar and choosing one of our available lesson slots.

The teacher reserves the right to reschedule due to performances, illness or professional development conferences. This will be minimal.

Performances 

All students are encouraged to enjoy participation in studio recitals and are encouraged to take advantage of other performing opportunities at school, church or the community at large for which the teacher, parents and student feel the student is prepared.  Participation in the Kiwanis Music Festival and Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada exams are entirely optional.

Miscellaneous

All students are required to have a well-maintained instrument. In addition, students beyond their first year should have a metronome. Besides actual physical metronomes there are many fine metronome apps out there.

Bass and ukulele and students should have a tuner (such as a Snark) or access to a tuner app.

Every piano should be tuned once or twice a year (depending on usage and conditions) in order to promote a well-trained musical ear and also to motivate good practice habits. In Metro St. John's, Newfoundland we recommend Douglas Gaulton (722-1979) who regularly tunes our pianos.

Parents are welcome to quietly observe their child's lesson and participate when invited by the teacher. 

The policies outlined above are in accordance with the policies of the Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Music Teachers' Association (an affiliate of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Association). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call, text or email. To avoid interruptions, there will be an answering service during lesson times. All calls and messages will be returned as soon as possible.

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