Practice
 
Once a student has been accepted for study, regular practice is expected. For the beginning student, 30 minutes a day, six days a week is encouraged. The length of practice should increase as the student advances.

Please allow adequate time for prompt arrival to your lesson. Time will not be taken from the following lesson to accommodate late arrivals.

Lesson assignments are expected to be completed each week. A good, well-maintained instrument at home is necessary to facilitate learning.

Parents are encouraged to become involved in their child’s musical education. Parents should help the student in their practicing at home and may sit in on the lesson at the discretion of the teacher.

Attendance and Rescheduling
 
Please give 24 hours notice if you must reschedule a lesson. Students must call their instructor to insure rescheduling.
 
Lessons missed by the instructor will be made up within the semester. Lessons missed by the student without advance notice will be made up at the discretion of the teacher. Tuition fees are not prorated for missed lessons.

Snow Days
 
Although Oberlin College rarely closes because of weather conditions, Community Music teachers may cancel lessons for inclement weather, especially if the Oberlin Public Schools or any nearby public or private schools close. Parents will be contacted if lessons are cancelled due to weather, or they may contact the Community Music office if weather conditions will not allow for safe travel to Oberlin. Lessons cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled.

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