Yimo Music Studio

Policy

Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

Tuition

1. Payments are due in the first week of each month during the school year.

30 minute lesson: $50

45 minute lesson: $75

60 minute lesson: $100

1. Tuitions are due at the first week of each month, in an equal payment amount of 4 lessons per month(there are 40 full weeks of instruction based on current studio calendar year).

Lesson Make-ups and Cancelation

1. There is no refund for missed lessons: missed lessons can be rescheduled due to illness and family emergency if a notice is given a day (24 hours) before the lesson.

2. It is the responsibility of the students and parents to ensure consistent attendance to persist in learning a challenging subject, though flexibility can be considered on individual cases.

3. If the teacher has an emergency and needs to cancel lessons, missed lessons will be made up based on mutual availability.

4. Excessive excuses from lessons (more than 3 times per school year) may result in discontinuing services from the studio.

5. The teacher held the right to discontinue lessons at any time if the student and/or parents disregard the studio policy, or if the student/parents and teacher’s relationship is not a good fit.  

Leveling exams

1. Leveling exams can provide a concreate structure in student’s learning and provide the child with a sense of fulfillment, but just like competitions, it might not be for every child.

2. I am equipped to prepare the students with the RCM/ ABRSM exams.

Performances and Masterclasses

1. Each quarter there will be multiple performance opportunities for all to participate.

2. When I sense the student is ready for competition/festival performance, I will initiate opportunities to the parent.

3. Please stay for the entire program even after the student is done playing. A recital is not only a presentation for each student, but a time to support your fellow classmates and build community.

Lesson Etiquette

1. Young children (5-8) are advised to keep one piano notebook with them during each lesson, and follow the specific instructions listed by the teacher for practice guidance. Children above 9 should take notes right after each lesson by themselves.

2. Practicing at home is an important component of learning an instrument.

-Beginning level : 20-30 min+ 5 days per week

-Intermediate Level: 45-60 min+ 6 days per week

-Advanced Level: 75 min+ 7 days per week

1. Please be on time for your lessons.

2. Parents are encouraged to accompany minors into the studio and observe the lesson as well as taking notes. Parents are advised to record/video tape the student’s lesson for young students, to assist student with home practice, to ensure that they can follow instructions during home practice.

Cold, Flu or Covid preventions

1. If the student is sick, please stay home. Online lessons are always an option.

Group classes

Beginner solfeggio class would be offered to new beginners between age 5-8.

Available on inquiry, must have two or more children to start.

Solfeggio provides children the ability to learn music in a wholistic way, which comprises sight singing, note reading, ear training, and basic keyboard awareness and basic music theory.

Theory Class

For current and/or intermediate level students.

Fee for group classes: $50 for 45 minutes session.

Studio Class

Held monthly where students perform for each other and listening to classical repertoire, learning about composers and the history of western music.