Musical Minds Studios

Voice Policies

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is billed by the term and may be paid in installments as outlined in the semester calendar. Installments are due
at the first lesson of each month. Tuition is non-refundable.

Tuition increases annually by three percent, with new rates established each fall.

Lessons
Students must bring all necessary materials for lessons and workshops. Please check before leaving home.
In depth instruction in the voice also includes performance skills training. In addition to lessons, voice students are
required to attend mandatory monthly Technique and Performance workshops to develop these abilities.
A quality music education is a significant financial investment. In addition to tuition parents should understand the cost
of purchasing a flash drive, paying for guest artist workshops and competitions and all necessary music books and mp3s.
Students who are progressing well will go through a significant amount of music each year.
Practicing
A good practice environment is essential. Students should have easy and consistent access to the computer or other
means in order to play their lesson recording. Practice requirements vary according to class and level.
Missed Lessons
A students private lesson time must be a priority in the family schedule. Lessons missed by students may not be made
up. Please do not ask to reschedule for parties, sports events, medical appointments, etc. Tuition for missed lessons is
not refunded.
A student who has a conflict with his or her lesson time may make arrangements with another student to trade lesson
times.
A student who is unable to attend a lesson or workshop may invite a family member to take his or her place.
A lesson cancelled by Musical Minds Studios will be made up at the end of the semester or earlier. No other make-up
lessons are offered.
Recitals and Performance Events
Studio recitals are held regularly. Participants are expected to stay for the duration of recitals. Please do not ask to
arrive late or leave early.
Commitment
The enrollment is a firm commitment and guarantees your place in the studio. To maintain a position in the studio, all
students are required to register for summer lessons.
Song Repertoire
Students will be expected to learn Musical Theatre, LDS, Classical, Show Tunes and Pop genres. Song repertoire will
always be chosen with the physical, emotional and mental health and long-term use of the voice in mind. Students will
not be allowed to sing songs that may cause health problems, such as limiting their range or damaging any function of
their vocal cords. Many popular songs today may cause polyps, nodules or may even lead to severe vocal cord
hemorrhaging.
Songs with a heavy repetitive beat can cause our minds and emotions to go numb, increase heart rate, and create anger
and fear. Lyrics with any slight reference to drugs, alcohol, immorality, and violence can begin to control and alter our
thoughts and behavior and blind us to reality.
Music sung in the studio must have a natural, changing melodic line with lyrics that tell a story and should have a logical
flowing chord progression.
Because of these issues, the policy approved pop songs will be strictly from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Each student will
receive a list of studio approved songs from which to work.
These fixed repertoire policies remain firmly in force for all competitions. Please do not request songs that do not follow
the above stipulations.

Punctuality
Please be on time for lessons. I will not be able go over your lesson time into anothers when you are late. Remember
you are paying for your slot and not minutes into someone elses.
Lesson will begin and end promptly. Please be punctual!!

















Musical Minds Studios
2014-2015 Calendar (some dates tentative)

Aug 4-8 Lessons
Aug 11-15 Lessons
Aug 18-22 Lessons
Aug 25-29 Lessons

Sept 1-5 Lessons (Beginning of new scheduling)
Sept 1 All State/All Northwest Auditions Open
Sept 8-12 Lessons
Sept 15-19 Lessons
Sept 22-26 Lessons
Sept 29-Oct 3 Harvest Break Studio Closed

Oct 1 All State/All Northwest Auditions Close
Oct 6-10 Lessons
Oct 13-17 Lessons
Oct 20-24 Lessons
Oct 27-31 Lessons

Nov 3-7 Lessons
Nov 10-14 Lessons
Nov 17-21 Lessons
Nov 22 Recital
Nov 24-28 Thanksgiving Break Studio Closed

Dec 1-5 Lessons
Dec 8-12 Lessons
Dec 15-19 Lessons
Dec 22-27 Christmas Break Studio Closed
Dec 29-Jan 2 Christmas Break Studio Closed




Jan 5-9 Lessons
Jan 12-16 Lessons
Jan 19-23 Lessons
Jan 26-30 Lessons

Feb. Upper Valley Idol Auditions/District Solo
Feb 2-6 Lessons
Feb 9-13 Lessons
Feb 16-20 Lessons
Feb 23-27 Lessons

March 2-6 Lessons
March 9-13 Lessons
March 16-20 Lessons
March 23-27 Lessons
Mar30-Apr 3 Spring Break Studio Closed

April 6-10 Lessons
April 13-17 Lessons
April 20-24 Lessons
Apr 27-May1 Lessons

May State Solo
May 4-8 Lessons
May 11-15 Lessons
May 18-22 Lessons
May 23 Recital
May 25-29 No Lessons










Musical Minds Studios
Flute and Voice Private Instruction
2014-2015 Tuition & Fees Summary

Tuition 45 Minute Private Lesson

There are 39 weeks in the calendar year. You will have 33 lessons during that period. Tuition is
billed in monthly installments of $80 for current students and $100 for new students, due the first
lesson of each month. A $10 fee will be added to tuition for all late payments. Parents and
students are reminded that tuition is non-refundable, and missed lessons cannot be made up.

Current Students New Students

Sept 1: $80 $100
Oct 1: $80 $100
Nov 1: $80 $100
Dec 1: $80 $100
Jan 1: $80 $100
Feb 1: $80 $100
March 1: $80 $100
April 1: $80 $100
May 1: $80 $100


Upcoming Events

No additional fees are associated with these events.

All-Northwest Auditions: Sept. 1
st
Oct 1
st


District Solo Competition: Tentative Date: February

State Solo Competition: Tentative Date: May (for those who qualify from District)

Upper Valley Idol: Tentative Date: February (Parents are reminded of the strict
studio policies regarding song choices for this event (found in the
new policies)

Musical Minds Studios
Flute Policies

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is billed by the term and may be paid in installments as outlined in the semester calendar. Installments
are due at the first lesson of each month. Tuition is non-refundable.

Tuition increases annually by three percent, with new rates established each fall.

Lessons
Students must bring all necessary materials for lessons. Please check before leaving home.
A quality music education is a significant financial investment. In addition to tuition parents should understand
the cost of purchasing, maintaining and upgrading an instrument, and be prepared to pay for a metronome with
a tuner, music stand and any guest artist workshops, competitions, summer camp fees and all necessary music.
Students who are progressing well will go through a significant amount of music each year.
Practicing
A good practice environment is essential. The students flute should be in good working order. Practice
requirements vary according to class and level.
Missed Lessons
A students private lesson time must be a priority in the family schedule. Lessons missed by students may not be
made up. Please do not ask to reschedule for parties, sports events, medical appointments, etc. Tuition for
missed lessons is not refunded. Fees for workshops are included in the monthly tuition.
A student who has a conflict with his or her lesson time may make arrangements with another student to trade
lesson times.
A student who is unable to attend a lesson may invite a family member to take his or her place and may opt for
a flute or voice lesson.
A private lesson cancelled by Musical Minds Academy will be made up at the end of the semester or earlier. No
other make-up workshops or lessons are offered.
Commitment
The enrollment is a firm commitment and guarantees your place in the studio. To maintain a position in the
studio, all students are required to register for summer lessons.
Recitals and Performance Events
Studio recitals are held regularly. Participants are expected to stay for the duration of recitals. Please do not
ask to arrive late or leave early.
Musical Minds Studios encourages participation in performance events including District and State Solo
Competitions, All-State and All-Northwest.
Punctuality
Please be on time for lessons. I will not be able go over your lesson time into anothers when you are late.
Remember you are paying for your slot and not minutes into someone elses.
Lesson will begin and end promptly. Please be punctual!!
Tietjen Music Studio 2014 Contract Agreement:

General Information
Student Name_______________________________________________________________Age__________DOB______________________
School_______________________________________________________________________Grade___________________________________
Parent(s) Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone____________________________________Cell Phone_________________________________Text: Yes or No_______
Email______________________________________________________________________How Often Checked?_____________________
What is the most effective way to contact you? _________________Email_______________Phone Call____________Text
Cancellation Policy
I understand that there are no make-up lessons offered at MMS and no refunds will be given.

Summer Lessons Policy
I understand that in order to maintain my childs position in the studio for the fall, each student
is required to take summer lessons.
Late Fee
I know that tuition is due the first lesson of the month and a $10 late fee will be added for all late
payments.

Studio Policies Agreement
I have read and understand the studio policies sheet and approve of every point contained
therein.
I agree to conduct business in accordance with the policies.



Parent Signature___________________________________ Date____________________