Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures

Every student is receiving lessons that is unique to their ability, creativity, and personal musical goals. Together we are on a remarkable musical journey. Our skilled music professionals are empowering each student to maximize their musical potential, regardless of style or format. The following guidelines help stay the course and help us reach our destination.

1. Students are expected to be prepared at every lesson with their notebook, assignment, book, music, instrument, and other necessary materials.
2. Each student and parent will have a username and password to the Cedarstone online portal. This powerful tool allows access to lesson notes, communication from administration and instructors, billing records, digital library, and the practice log.
3. Practice at home is expected five days per week. Log into the Cedarstone online portal at www.cedarstonemusic.com to input daily practice times.
4. Each lesson will include assignments for that week. They are always intended to encourage creativity and the joy of music. Some will be unique and fun. Some will require more discipline and persistence. All of them are to be respected and completed each week. Lesson notes are emailed and recorded on the online portal within 24 hours of each lesson.
5. Teachers are to be respected, honored, and treated politely at all times. Students are asked to bring a positive attitude.
6. Students are to keep all communications with Cedarstone teachers focused on their personal music, education, respecting the teachers time and privacy.
7. Monthly tuition is paid in advance on the first of each month through our automated billing system. Our auto pay method ensures prompt payment and helps avoid late fees. The tuition amount is a fixed monthly tuition rate regardless of the number of lessons that occur in a month.
8. Lessons are given at the same time each week. Your tuition is reserving a specific time slot in Cedarstone‘s studio schedule.
9. Missed lessons as a result of a student’s schedule are not refunded, nor is credit given toward future lesson fees. Missed lessons are not transferable to another student nor sibling.
10. Students are encouraged to take advantage of our weekly master class program to enhance their musical education at Cedarstone.  These supplemental programs are a fantastic way to expand a students musical knowledge and get the most out of the musical education provided by Cedarstone.
11. Starting in 2024, Cedarstone school of music is closed on the following days: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday through Sunday), and Winter break (December 23 through January 1, re-opening January 2). 
12. In the event of dangerous weather, safety of our Cedarstone students and teachers is the priority. Lessons will be given via our virtual learning platform if inclement weather cancels in-person lessons, and the studio is closed. We follow Sumner County Schools for physical building closures. If school is closed, the studio space is closed, and all lessons will be taught virtually. 
13. If a teacher’s personal schedule, recording/producing or touring schedule prevents a lesson a different Cedarstone teacher will teach and bring a unique additional musical experience to the students musical education.  If no suitable substitute can be scheduled, the lesson will be refunded at a prorated amount on the following month’s invoice. 
14. Lessons may be canceled at any time. If tuition has been paid for a full month, the student may continue taking lessons through the end of that month.  However, no refund is given for lessons the student does not take in their last month.
15. Recitals occur in Fall and Spring. One recital entry per recital is included with each students monthly tuition. If a student wishes to perform additional songs or pieces on each recital, there is an additional fee per song or piece. Please contact Cedarstone if you have questions about this pricing.
16. Cameras are set up in every teaching room so that you can see your student in their lesson at all times from the television in the main lobby and from our outdoor welcome center. Understand that your student will be monitored via this video system. You may also request to view your student’s lesson in-person at any time.
17. Your student may be included in promotional footage that could include Video or images of their lesson time, performance, ensemble experiences, or other activities at Cedarstone School of Music. 

We are here to help you succeed. Let us honor these processes to help you maximize your musical potential. Many Cedarstone students over the years have gone on to major universities, earning music, scholarships and some with careers in the professional music industry. These skills and life practices, take time, patience, and persistence to develop. Thank you for trusting us as we guide and mentor you in the art of music.