Studio Policies
Important Information for Students and Families
Welcome to the Artist Development Studio family! We welcome you and are excited that you have chosen to learn and expand your talent with us. If at any time you need assistance or have questions or concerns please feel free to get in touch with us. We can be reached at 317-447-9872 office
or 317-201-8640 mobile.
Instrument Policy
Artist Development Studio Can Provide Instruments for Lessons
ADS can provide students with instruments when they are taking lessons in our studio. However, as a student advances, they may feel more comfortable using their own instruments and are encouraged to bring them to class. Guitars and Keyboards, plus amplifiers and other support equipment, will always be supplied by the school.
Students Must Have Instruments at Home for Practice
It is very important for students to have their own instruments for practice at home. If you need guidance on purchasing an instrument please reach out to us, we are here to help.. Instruments should be sturdy and bass guitars and lead guitars should be able to stay in tune. Beginning students may wish to purchase a “starter” instrument, although investing in an intermediate-level instrument may, in the long run, prove more economical as a student’s skill level and musical demands increase over time. Keyboard/Piano students should not practice on badly maintained, out-of-tune pianos. The development of an accurate “ear” can be hindered by an out of tune instrument.
Tuition and Billing
Monthly Billing formerly Installment Payments
Monthly billing is a flat rate of $240 for Artist Development Studio for all regular individual lessons except Audio Engineering , DJ, and advanced vocals with Coach Blair.
This rate is calculated based on the number of lessons in the month for a full year. Students currently on the Installment Payment plan will remain on that plan until the plan terms are complete and then switched to monthly unless they wish to move to paid in full package lessons.
Payment must be made by the 1st of the month to cover all regularly scheduled lessons and to reserve the day, time slot and instructor. Payment may be made via cash, check or credit card. A 3% processing fee is added to all credit card transactions through Mindbody. Parents paying via credit card will be automatically set up for a recurring credit card charge for each successive month’s lessons. Parents will be sent an email reminder on the 16th of the month that their credit card will be charged on the first day of the upcoming month.
Parents must notify ADS by the 25th of the month if they do not want to continue instruction in the next month. Notification may be made by sending written notification (email is permissible) to ADS or by calling ADS. If any parent has not notified ADS by the 25th of the month, the credit card will be automatically charged on the 1st of the month for that month’s regularly scheduled lessons. The amount charged may vary from month to month, depending on the number of lessons scheduled in the month.
Payment in Full for Package Lessons of 5, 10, 20, or 40
Students who are paying in full for a set number of sessions 10, 20, or 40 must pay in full prior to the start of instruction. Payment may be made via cash, check or credit card. Program prices are subject to change.
Fixed Duration Programs - Summer Camps, Intensives
Students who have enrolled for a fixed duration program such as a summer camp or intensive must pay in full prior to the start of instruction. Payment may be made via cash, check or credit card. Program prices are subject to change.
Single Session or Trial
Students who have enrolled for a single session lesson must pay in full prior to that lesson. Payment may be made via cash, check, or credit card.
Attendance and
Cancellation Policies
Attendance & Cancellation Policies
Individual Lessons
Students enrolled in individual lessons are permitted one excused absence and make-up lesson per month. For a missed lesson to be “excused” the student/ parent must notify the school in writing (email is permissible) by the close of business the day before the scheduled lesson. Make-up lessons must be scheduled within 30 days of the original lesson date.
There will be no make-ups for absences without proper notification.
Group Classes, Recording Sessions
No make-up classes or refunds will be given if a student is absent for a group class. If ADS cancels a class or program prior to the first day of instruction, a full refund will be given.
ADS Camps
There will be no make-up sessions for students enrolled in ADS Camps.
If ADS has to cancel a camp prior to the first day of instruction, a full refund will be given.
ADS Recording Sessions
The student/parent must notify the school in writing (email is permissible) by the close of business the day before the scheduled session to cancel or reschedule a session. Otherwise, no refund will be given.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Students are considered registered for the duration of their programs until ADS receives a written request to withdraw. No refunds will be made for ADS Camps, ADS Recording sessions or other classes that are less than 4 hours in duration without a 72 hour notice.
Teacher Attendance
ADS employs only accomplished musicians who perform professionally. While this allows us to assure a highly talented faculty, occasionally teachers may be absent due to their performance schedules or for other reasons. If this occurs, ADS will arrange for a substitute teacher and the student’s instruction will continue as scheduled. If a substitute teacher is not available, ADS may reschedule the lesson.
PERMISSION AND WAIVERS
Permission and Waivers
Use of Personal Information
The information parents provide will be used for internal purposes only and will never be shared with third parties.
Photographs, Audio & Video Recordings, and Promotional Materials
Please note that ADS (as well as members of the media) may from time to time photograph or make audio or video recordings of students, students’ families and friends, and other members of an audience in attendance at a performance for the purpose of advertising, promoting and increasing awareness of ADS (and reporting on events of local interest). If parents wish to withdraw their permission for ADS (as well as members of the media) to
so photograph and make such audio and video recordings of their student(s) please notify the studio in writing via email at info@artistdevstudio.com.
ADS will own the copyright of its photographs and audio and video recordings and as such may publish the same in any medium (and the media member will own the copyright of its photographs and audio and video recordings and may publish the same).
Creation of Musical Work
During the course of individual and/or group lessons the instructor may in collaboration with the student(s) create an original piece of music. The copyright in the original piece of music shall belong jointly to both ADS, Artist Development Company and the student(s). Parents hereby acknowledge that ADS has the right to exercise all rights as a copyright owner in these pieces. By agreeing to lessons , intensive or a course parents hereby give their permission for ADS to make audio and video recordings of their student(s) playing these pieces, and using such audio and video recordings for the purposes of advertising, promoting and increasing awareness of ADS.
Leaving Child on Premises/Personal Injury
ADS shall not be liable for any accident, injury, loss, theft, or damage which may be sustained by a parent or student on the ADS premises. Children under the age of 12 who are being picked up and dropped off for ADS programs or events are to be escorted at the studio and/or to a ADS staff member. ADS is not responsible for musical instruments or any personal belongings left on the premises.
Off Campus Events
Occasionally ADS may hold a function offsite. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide transportation to such events, unless otherwise notified. Students at offsite events must be accompanied by an adult at all times. ADS is not liable for any personal injury or property damage arising as a result of a child’s participation in an off-site activity.
FACILITY POLICIES
Facility Policies
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, ADS will make closing decisions twice daily. ADS will send a text to the parent on file at 9 a.m. for all lessons, classes or events starting before 1 p.m. that day and by 12 p.m. for all lessons, classes or events starting at or after 1 p.m. that day.
In the event ADS closes, make-up lessons must be scheduled within 30 days of the original lesson date.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to exhibit responsible behavior while on ADS premises and when participating in or attending ADS sponsored functions held offsite. Any damage to the facility and/or equipment as a result of disuptive behavior or horseplay is the financial responsibility of the student and parent.
ADS reserves the right to discontinue instruction to any student who does not adhere to school policies or whose behavior is determined by the faculty/staff to be inappropriate or disruptive. In such cases, the student is still responsible for all tuition and fees due and no refund will be provided.
PARENT/
TEACHER
POLICY
Parent/Teacher Policy
Please do not solicit ADS teachers for lessons outside of the ADS studio. All Artist Development teachers are under contract and may not offer lessons to ADS students outside of Artist Development Studio. Teachers who violate contract terms will be terminated.