At Olney Piano Studio, we offer weekly private lessons to beginner, intermediate and advanced students from age 3 1/2 through high school and beyond. The lesson plans include a balance of theory, ear training, sight reading and repertoire appropriate to the student’s level and musical ability.

Recommended durations for practice are as follows:

Beginner (1st year of study) – 30 minutes a day

Elementary / Intermediate – 45 minutes a day

Intermediate / Advance – 60 min a day

Theory training is included in each lesson.

STUDIO SCHEDULE

The school year will be divided into three sessions:

September – December

January – June

July – August

Lessons are not scheduled during National Holidays (Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Years Day). We will accommodate our schedule to allow family vacations during the spring, winter, and summer breaks. If you must re-schedule lessons due to religious observances, please give us a notice in advance.

TUITION

Tuition Schedule

Tuition fees are based on a 10-month installment plan. You will receive an invoice at the first lesson of each month. Tuition will be due on the 15th of each month. An exception for the due date can be made for the month of your scheduled summer vacation (please let us know your vacation dates before June 1st).

Method of Payment

You can send the payments with Zelle using your Bank account, and send money to (301) 570-0977 (Irina’s cell phone). (This is the easiest and most preferred method). We also accept checks or cash. Checks should be made payable to Irina Gurevich. Please hand your check in at your lesson or mail it to 18248 Paladin Drive, Olney, MD 20832.

Additional Fees

A $10 late charge will be assessed after the 15th day of each month on which an installment is due. A $25 returned check charge will be assessed for any returned check.

The teacher will purchase all required books and materials and will request reimbursement from parents.

Tuition Rates

Please contact us for the current rates. Call us at (301) 570-0977 or send an email to igpianostudio@gmail.com

STUDIO PROCEDURES

Initial Interview

All potential students will be required to schedule a free initial interview in the studio. The interview is a time for the teacher to meet the student and their parents, learn about their goals and musical background, and answer any questions they may have.

To schedule an initial interview please call us at (301) 570-0977 or send an email to igpianostudio@gmail.com

At the Studio

Students must arrive on time. Students need to be prepared for the lesson by bringing the required music book(s).

Parents are welcome to sit in the studio during the lesson. It is a requirement for parents of beginners to be present at the lesson and supervise their practice until they are independent.

Children should never be left without parent attention outside of the studio. The teacher will only be responsible for students at the time of their lesson.

The teacher reserves the right to ask any disruptive individual to leave the studio.

Personal Hygiene

Students will be expected to wash their hands right before the piano lesson. Nails should be kept short.

Attendance and Practicing

Regular lesson attendance and practicing at home are necessary for consistent progress. Students are expected to practice at least five days per week. The emphasis should be on the quality of the practice and not just on the time spent. The amount of daily practice time needed for your child to accomplish their practice goals will increase as the student’s skill level increases. The teacher will recommend the appropriate amount of practice for each student.

Students must also complete written theory homework as required.

Parents’ Role

Parents should show interest in students’ progress, support them with positive attitude, and encourage them to practice and perform. Parents should supervise the initial assignment and follow-up personalized assignments.

Please talk to the teacher about any concerns or questions that you may have about your child’s progress. She will be open to any suggestions or ideas that may help you or your child.

Cancelled Lessons

Your lesson is a standing commitment.

Missed lessons or short-notice cancellations will not be made up or reimbursed

You may only cancel a lesson in the case of an illness or family emergency.

Please do not bring your child if they are running a fever or showing symptoms of a contagious condition.

There is a possibility to do a virtual lesson.

Make-up lessons can be scheduled at a time convenient for the teacher.

You may also re-schedule a lesson in the case of school trips or mandatory school events if you notify the teacher two weeks in advance.

There is no refund and no credit for missed lessons.

However, you are welcome to swap a lesson time with another willing family. The teacher will provide a swap list with telephone numbers so you can make the arrangement.

We will not give a make-up lesson for multiple cancellations. Missed make-up lessons will not be rearranged.

We will provide virtual lessons in case of inclement weather.

Lessons canceled by the teacher will be made up or credited the following month.

Termination of Lessons

If you would like to withdraw from piano lessons for any reason, you must give us a notice at least one month in advance from the termination date.

Discontinued Lessons

The teacher has the right to discontinue lessons for any student who fails to make progress or misses too many lessons.