Studio Policy

• I offer weekly half-hour lessons at a scheduled time.

• My rate is a flat, monthly fee based on 42 weekly lessons out of the 52 weeks in a year. Please contact the instructor for current rate information.

• The current lesson year is:

   September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

• Since there are 42 lessons in a year, this means there are also 10 break weeks in a year. You will receive these as far in advance as possible. There is no price reduction for months with a break week. Break weeks are already factored into the rate.

• NOTE: Lack of communication and absences are grounds for removal from the lesson calendar at the instructor's discretion.

• Monthly invoices are sent by email on the 10th of every month. Payment is due by the 25th of every month. Any invoice left unpaid by the 1st of the month, a $10 late fee will be added. Lessons will not be taught until full invoice is paid.

• Every monthly payment is the same amount even if there is a scheduled break week. 

• Monthly payments are not adjusted if you cancel a lesson. 

• Rescheduled makeup guitar lessons are sometimes an option but should not be expected and are not always available based on my schedule

• Monthly invoices are sent by email through Square. Payment can be made directly in the email by Debit/Credit card.

• Should you prefer not to pay this way, you can pay by Cash or by Check (Kyle Renfro).

If local schools cancel classes, that does not necessarily mean guitar lessons are cancelled. Assume I will be at the lesson location until I get in contact with you!

Proper setup by a professional luthier is a must. If your instrument is not properly set-up to hold tune and proper intonation, you will not enjoy playing it and it will not sound good! La Crosse is very lucky to have many talented luthiers in town who would be happy to help you. If you would like me to recommend one, please ask!

• Should you decide to discontinue guitar lessons and release your lesson time, please let me know as soon as possible so I can offer the time slot to another student. 

• Two weeks notice is appreciated.

• A refund for the remainder of the month will not be given, and you are welcome to complete the month.