Lessons Terms and Conditions 25-26

Piano Schedule:

The 2025-2026 year will run Monday, September 15, 2025, until Saturday, May 23, 2026, at an agreed-upon time and day of the week.
Please note that there will be no lessons scheduled on the following dates:
- Friday, October 10 - Monday, October 13, 2025
- Tuesday, November 4 - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Friday, February 20 - Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Saturday, March 28 - Monday, April 6, 2026
- Saturday, May 16 - Monday, May 18, 2026
Lessons will still operate on days when students are off school for the following:
- Teacher Conventions, PD Days, Teachers’ Days in Lieu, Board Approved Non-Instructional Days, and the like.

Rates for Lessons:

In-Home Lessons:

Should the parent request In-Home lessons, where availability exists in MrPhil’s schedule, an additional tiered-mileage fee per week per family will be applied.
- The following tiered amounts directly relate to the number of kilometers MrPhil will drive round-trip and are based on CRA’s mileage recommendations:
  - Tier 1: < 14km - $10
  - Tier 2: 14.1km - 22km - $15
  - Tier 3: > 22km - $20

Fall Recital:

Each student will be asked to attend the Fall Recital on Sunday, October 26, 2025 and perform 1 song that they are currently working on, or one they learned during the 2024-2025 lesson year.
$25 / family will cover all students taking lessons and up to two parents
- $5 for any additional guests (i.e., siblings, grandparents, friends of the family, etc)
This will be a great opportunity for the Music with MrPhil family to gather together and meet one another.
A small reception with snacks and drinks will be provided after the recital.

End of Year Party:

Payments:

Invoices for 2025/2026 will be sent in equal monthly payments* up to 2 weeks before the start of the next month with payment expected to be received on or before the 1st of the month.
- *I.e. Total cost of lessons plus whether In-Home (based on tiers) or not, multiplied by how many weeks in the 2025-2026 Term, then divided by 9.
Payments not received on or before the 1st of the month will incur a $25 late fee. If payment remains outstanding beyond 7 days, lessons may be paused until balance is settled.
Payment Schedule options:
- Monthly - 9 equal payments
- Bi-Yearly (September-December & January-May) - 2 equal payments
- Year in Full - 1 payment
Payment Options:
- Credit Card (via website): musicwithmrphil.com
- E-transfer: mrphil@musicwithmrphil.com

Missed Lessons and Cancellations:

Each student is permitted up to two (2) missed lessons for the 2025-2026 year, which may be used for illness, vacations, scheduling conflicts, etc.
These missed lessons are factored into the monthly payment to be used at any time during the 2025-2026 year.
- Note: If no missed lessons occur during the year, the student will end up receiving two free lessons.
No reimbursements or refunds for any subsequent lessons missed/canceled.

In the rare event that MrPhil must cancel a lesson, at least 24 hours’ notice will be provided whenever possible and every effort will be made to reschedule the lesson. If rescheduling is not possible, a refund or credit will be issued. In the event of emergency situations or extreme weather, flexibility will be extended.
Should there be any extenuating circumstances which fall outside of these Terms, MrPhil is happy to discuss on a case by case basis.

Terminating Lessons:

Should a student/parent wish to terminate lessons completely, at least 30 days’ notice must be given.
A final invoice will be sent and payment requested as per payment expectations above.
No reimbursement will be given if less than 30 days’ notice is given.
For families who have paid in full or by term, any unused lesson fees beyond the 30-day notice period will be refunded.

In-Home Lessons:

In the event that MrPhil arrives for an In-Home lesson where no one is home, he will wait 10 minutes. After which time, if there is still nobody home, the lesson will be forfeited with no reimbursements.
Please be prepared to begin lessons shortly after MrPhil’s arrival to your home. Any delays in starting lessons will be subtracted from the lesson time; resulting in less teaching time.
The lesson area in your home needs to be in a space with few interruptions.
- Please turn off any devices that might cause distractions (I.e., TV, radio, electronic games, etc.)
- If your pets are disruptive, they should be removed from the lesson area.
For In-Home lessons, MrPhil may require access to a table and chairs for the theory part of the lesson. This needs to be in a quiet area with few interruptions.
A sharpened pencil (not pen) must be available for use during lessons.
A parent or responsible adult (18+) must be present in the home during lessons.

Lessons at MrPhil’s:

Please have your student arrive no more than 5 minutes early for their scheduled lesson and wash their hands after entering.
Parents are welcome to stay during the lesson or are welcome to drop your student off and come back at the end of the lesson time.
There is a French Bulldog, TJ, in MrPhil’s home, who is super-friendly and loves people. However, upon request he can be removed from the teaching area.
Parking on the north side of the street, across from MrPhil’s home, is free.
- Please note parking on the south side of the street is a No Parking zone.

Photo/Video Permissions:

From time to time, photos or videos may be taken during lessons or events for promotional use (e.g., website, social media). If you would prefer your child not be included, please let MrPhil know in writing.

The above Terms & Conditions are subject to change with notice. However, any and all changes will be communicated at least 60 days in advance.