Voice Lessons with Gwyn Sanborn

Temecula Music Academy

(951) 970-1085

Dear Parent/ Student,

            Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your instructor! Music is a wonderful pursuit that can be enjoyed by all at any age. The rewards of studying music go beyond the music itself. It also develops self confidence, discipline, and responsibility. Studies have also shown that children who study music have greater academic success in school. It is my goal to provide a unique style of teaching and a rewarding experience. I focus on each student as an individual and create a productive and comfortable learning environment. I will focus on performance as well as technique. 

The following contract contains my policies and outlines my business terms which will help us avoid any misunderstandings.

Attendance

Lessons are once a week and are 30 minutes long. If desired, 60 minute lessons may be available. 

Due to limited time available, make up lessons are difficult to schedule, therefore please pick a lesson time that you are certain will work with your schedule. This will be your time and you will be held financially responsible for it.

            Consistent absence and/ or tardiness hinder learning, and may lead to the termination of lessons.

            Tuition

            *Tuition is $27.50 per ½ hour

            *Tuition is to be paid monthly:

                        $110.00 for a 4 week month

                        $135.00 for a 5 week month (5^th lesson is 25.00 for ½ hour)

*Tuition is due at the last lesson of the currently paid month for the upcoming month and no later then the 1^st of the month, for example, the tuition for October is due the last lesson of September and no later than October 1^st.

*Tuition turned in after the 1^st is subject to a $15.00 late fee

*Lesson times will not be reserved without financial commitment.

*Please make checks payable to Gwyn Sanborn

*Tuition payments are non-refundable

*A $25.00 fee is charged for a N.S.F. check.

Cancellations

*A minimum of 24 hours advanced notice is required! If you need to cancel a lesson at any time you must call my cell phone and leave a message. The number is (951) 970-1085.

*If illness or an emergency arises you must call before your scheduled lesson time.

* If the student is absent and no call is received the lesson will be forfeited and you will be charged.

*A properly cancelled lesson (as described above) will be credited in the form of a make-up lesson.

*Only 1 properly cancelled lesson per 3 month period is allowed; any additional cancellations, regardless of reason, will be charged.

            * In the event that I cancel a lesson, credit will be given.

Materials

            Student materials consist of Karaoke music CD’s for songs they are currently working on. They can be ordered on line at: www.singerschoicekaraoke.com.

Students will also need a notebook to hold notes and lyrics as well as a CD case to keep their CD’s in. We use a lot of CD’s so it is important to keep them together and protected.

Please remember to bring bottled water to each lesson; it is important to stay hydrated while singing.

            I will provide a CD of warm up exercises at the first lesson. Copies can be purchased for $1.00.

Practice

            *All students will need to put forth effort beyond time spent at lessons. Practice at home is essential; it reinforces and solidifies what is taught at each lesson.

            *Practice time should consist of ½ warm ups/ exercises( at least 15 minutes) and the rest can be used to practice your songs. Don’t forget to always include your stage presence when practicing.

Minimum Practice Time 

Beginners: 25 min. three times a week

Intermediate (after 6 mo) 45 min. three times a week.

Advanced (after 1 year) 60 min Three times a week.

            *These are simply minimum practice guidelines. If you feel comfortable you can either practice longer or add another day. If at any time your voice feels tired or hurts, STOP. You can finish later when you feel better.

*Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to practice. The only way to get better is to practice. Your voice is a muscle that needs to “work out” to get stronger.

*I highly encourage parent involvement with their child’s music education. Children with parents who are actively involved on a consistent basis with their child’s education achieve greater success. Parents are always welcome to sit in on their child’s lesson. It will give you, the parent, an understanding of what your child should be working. I can also explain concepts to you, which will help you, help your child.

*Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments or concerns. Thanks So Much!

Sincerely, Gwyn Sanborn (951) 970-1085

I have read and agree to the above stated contract.

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Parent (if applies__________________________ Date_________

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