24 hour cancellation: The full lesson fee will be charged for a lesson cancelled with less than 24 hours notice  (Example:  2 PM lesson must be cancelled by 1 PM the previous day)

There are no refunds for missed or forfeited lessons

There are no make-ups for missed or forfeited lessons

One emergency last-minute cancellation per six-month period will be recognized and the 24-hour cancellation rule will be waved for that absence
Students who are noticeably ill will be asked to leave and will forfeit the lesson fee  (Cancel 24-hours ahead if you are feeling ill)

In the rare instance the teacher must cancel, a qualified substitute will be provided or the student will be notified of lesson cancellation at the latest phone number on file

It is solely up to the student to update their contact information when it changes

Payment is due at the time services are rendered

Cash, Check or PayPal accepted  (PayPal payments must be made at least one day in advance)

Make checks payable to Patricia Shanks

A 10% late fee will be assessed for all late payments

Lessons and lesson fees are non-transferable

Students are expected to purchase required books and materials in a timely manner

Students participating in contests, recitals, evaluations and competitions are responsible for all program and contest entry fees

Students participating in contests, recitals, evaluations and competitions are expected to secure their own piano accompanist or pay accompanist fees

Students are expected to bring all books and materials to every lesson

Students are expected to bring a battery-operated personal recording device to every lesson

Students are expected to practice daily

Students arriving late will have only their remaining lesson time
No day or time in the schedule belongs exclusively to any student

Shoes must be worn and no food or gum chewing is allowed

No perfume or cologne

Patricia Shanks reserves the right to discontinue lessons with any student for any reason at her discretion