Piano Club (ages 4-6):
Kids learn keyboard geography, developmentally appropriate technique, and how to play great songs on the piano. While it is a piano class, our main objective is to develop the most important musical skills: steady beat, sensitivity to rhythm and pitch, and artistry. We do this by singing, moving, listening, and playing games. Learning is most effective when it's joyful!

Multi-Level Piano Classes (P1, P2, & P3):
Group piano classes are fun and effective. The camaraderie & friendly competition of the group atmosphere keeps students engaged and motivated. All are welcome in our group classes, brand new beginners and students with previous experience!

Students work together and independently. A beginning student might be learning to play a simple melody by rote, while a more advanced student is learning the same piece hands together & reading music.

Beginners benefit from watching students just ahead of them and hearing about more advanced concepts before they usually would. More advanced students benefit from regular review & reinforcement, and from opportunities to lead/demonstrate for the less experienced players.

Welcome to Midgarden Music! By enrolling in one of our classes you agree to the following policies:

Important Dates:

First Day of Class: Monday Sept 12th, 2022
Last Day of Class: Friday June 23rd, 2023
Summer Session: July & August

Studio Closed:

Halloween: October 31st
Thanksgiving: Wed Nov. 23rd – Fri Nov 25th

Winter Break: Mon Dec 26th – Fri Dec 30th

Spring Break: Mon Apr 3rd – Fri Apr 7th
Holiday: Wed May 3rd

Memorial Day: Mon May 29th – Tues May 30th

Class Procedures:

• Please arrive on time to class with all of your materials.
• Students will be asked to use hand sanitizer or wash their hands upon entering.
• Students who are ill should not attend class.
• Group classes are drop-off (unless otherwise stated) to limit the number of people inside the studio.
• Please be on time to pick up your child to allow us time to sanitize instruments and shared surfaces between classes.

Enrollment:


Group classes run from September 12th through June 23rd. New students can enroll any time of year so long as there is space.

Please give us as much notice as possible if you need to discontinue classes. Students will not be charged for the remainder of the annual tuition, but payments that have already been made are non-refundable.

Tuition:


Tuition is due by the first class of each month. Tuition is a flat all-inclusive monthly fee; it includes any fees and assigned books/materials. We’ll send an invoice with an online payment link. You’re welcome to pay with Zelle, or cash/check at the studio.

Monthly tuition from Sept-June is 1/10th of the entire cost. It is NOT based on the number of classes each month. Tuition will be the same whether there are 3, 4, or 5 classes in the month.

Class Absence:

Please notify your teacher in the event of an absence. You can attend a different class for a make up so long as there’s space. Although we’ll do our best to fit you in, make up classes are not guaranteed. Missed classes are nonrefundable.

If the studio has to close due to weather, the class may be held on Zoom. There are two extra makeup weeks built into the calendar in case we need to cancel a class all together, with the exception of Monday classes which have one extra week built in.

Occasionally Ms Ashley likes to schedule free “office hours” to provide extra help & guided practice. Unfortunately we cannot offer makeups if you miss office hours.

Use of Images and Video:


Midgarden Music uses photos and videos of students on our website and social media to highlight student success and achievements, and to promote our services. By enrolling in Midgarden Music’s lessons, classes, or events, you agree that Midgarden Music may video and/or audio tape and photograph you or your child, and record you or your child’s voice and performance of any musical composition(s), during and in connection with your music lesson, class, camp, or performance. You agree that Midgarden Music may use these videos recordings, and photographs in any and all media, including the Internet, for the promotion of Midgarden Music’s services.

We strongly believe in your family’s right to privacy. You can revoke this consent at any time by emailing info@midgardenmusic.com. Although we will do our best to work with you, we reserve the right to keep any previously posted or printed advertisements, website media, or social media posts that were made before you revoked consent. Although you can choose not to participate, you cannot revoke consent for musicals, public group class performances, or any recital performance that involves other students (group songs, ensembles, etc). If you’re unsure if this is applicable to you, please feel free to talk with your teacher for more information.

Personal Injury and Liability:


Midgarden Music will not be held responsible for any personal items damaged, left, misplaced, or stolen at our facilities or at off site classes, events, or functions hosted or attended by Midgarden Music.

Midgarden Music will not be held responsible for any personal injuries or bodily damage while at our facilities or at off site classes, events, or functions hosted or attended by Midgarden Music, including any short-term or long-term injury caused by playing an instrument.