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Lesson FAQ
Below is a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to taking lessons at the
Ed Mascari Piano Studio. If you need answers to questions not addressed on this page, please contact us at
info@edmascari.com.
Lesson AppointmentsQ: How do I reschedule this week's lesson?
Q: How do I know if there is a lesson when it snows?
A:
Lessons will be held as usual (regardless of public school closings).
If the Studio will be
closed, you will be contacted
no later than 1:00 PM on the day of the storm.
Please note: If you miss a lesson due to a snow storm closing, you can request one (1) make-up per year provided you email your request to:
scheduling@edmascari.com within
24 hours after the closing, and there is an appointment available.
Q: What should I do if I can't make one of my lessons at a future date?
A:
Let us know the date as far in advance as possible by contacting our scheduling manager at:
scheduling@edmascari.com.
Q: Can I change my lesson day and/or time permanently if some other activity causes a schedule conflict?
A:
We will make every effort possible to make the change if you give the Studio a minimum of two (2) weeks notice and there is an appointment available.
Q: How do I let my teacher know if I need to cancel my lesson at the last minute?
A:
Contact our scheduling manager at:
scheduling@edmascari.com
If you are not able to email us, you can call the phone number of your Studio location.
Natick: 508-651-2590 or
Hudson: 978-212-2867
Please note: Although we appreciate your contacting us as a courtesy, make-up requests cannot be honored for cancellations made after 9:00 AM
Q: What should I do if I need to discontinue my lessons?
A:
Contact our scheduling manager at:
scheduling@edmascari.com
Please note: Students/parents are required to give
ONE MONTH'S NOTICE if the student wishes to discontinue lessons (temporarily or permanently) for any reason.
Q: When can I reserve my lesson appointment for the fall?
A:
You can reserve your fall lesson appointment (based on availability) any time after June 1st by email your request to:
scheduling@edmascari.com
Q: What happens if I will be away on vacation?
A:
Let us know the date as far in advance as possible by contacting our scheduling manager at:
scheduling@edmascari.com.
Q: If I miss a lesson for any reason, can I make it up?
A:
You can
make up and/or
reschedule a
maximum of three (3) lessons per year provided: You have given notice of cancellation
no later than 9:00 AM on the day of the lesson (for morning lessons
no later than 10:00 PM the night before the lesson) and there is an appointment available.
To request a make-up, please contact our scheduling manager at:
scheduling@edmascari.com.
Please note:
All make-up lessons must be completed by the end of the spring term.
Studio Calendar DatesQ: When do lessons begin in the fall?
A:
Lessons begin on the day after Labor Day each year.
Please check Studio Calendar for the specific date.
Q: When do lessons end in the spring?
A:
Lessons end on the third Friday of June each year.
Please check Studio Calendar for the specific date.
Q: Can I continue my lessons during the summer?
A:
Lessons are available all summer beginning on the last week of June.
Our unique Flexible Schedule Piano Lesson program will make it easy for to take as many lessons as you would like to take during the summer.
Q: Are there lessons during school vacations?
A:
There are no lessons during public school vacations.
Please note: There are lessons, however, on certain school holidays.
Please check Studio Calendar for the specific dates.
Q: When is the recital?
A:
Each year, the Natick Student Recital is held on the second Sunday of June and the Hudson Student Recital is held on the fourth Sunday of June.
Please check Studio Calendar for the specific dates.
Billing and PaymentsQ: When is the monthly tuition payment due?
A:
Every monthly tuition payment is due on or before the first (1st) of each month.
Q: Will you notify me when the payment is due?
A:
You will receive an email reminder/invoice no later than seven (7) days prior to the due date.
Q: Is the tuition payment the same every month?
A:
The tuition payment amount is always the same amount.
Please note: The Standard Lesson Program is based on the 37-week / 10 month academic year (September - June). Therefore the tuition payment amount is same whether there are the usual four (4) half hour lessons, five (5) or three (3) during a particular month.
Q: How do I pay for lessons?
A:
The easiest way to pay for lessons is to use the secure PayPal system.
Please note: Instructions are included in the invoice and you do not have to be a PayPal member.
For your convenience, credit cards may be used to pay your tuition payments.
Q: Where do I send my tuition payment if I don't use PayPal?
A:
Please mail all tuition payments to:
Ed Mascari Piano Studio, Inc.
57 Hunter Ave
Hudson, MA 01749-3043
Q: Can I pay my tuition payment using online banking?
A:
You can certainly use your online banking to pay your tuition payments.
Please use this payment address:
Ed Mascari Piano Studio, Inc.
57 Hunter Ave
Hudson, MA 01749-3043
Student/Parent SupportQ: How do I contact student support to for help with billing or any other questions?
Studio Calendar
