• To provide a safe, engaging, and motivating learning environment 

• To create a curriculum tailored to each student’s learning needs 

• To prescribe appropriate and efficient practice techniques 

• To contribute positively to the development and improvement of the student

• To practice consistently each week according to the teacher’s suggestions 

• To demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality at lessons 

• To take advantage of performance and group learning opportunities 

• To come prepared to lessons with their instruments and all music/materials. 

• To provide an appropriate practice space free of distractions 

• To provide a well-maintained instrument 

• To supply method books and other materials as required

• To submit monthly payment of tuition on time

All students and families will receive complimentary access to the My Music Staff Portal for lesson reminders, student resources, and online payment. Log-in information will be emailed to you upon enrollment. The portal can be accessed at https://www.lindseykovach.com/student-portal 

Lesson tuition will be billed monthly based on the number of lessons per month. An invoice will be emailed with a link to easily pay online through the My Music Staff Portal. Invoices are auto-emailed on the 25th of the prior month. Payment is due in advance of lessons on the 1st of each month. Please make every effort to pay on time. Recurring late payments may result in termination of enrollment. Families are highly encouraged to use My Music Staff’s autopay feature. 

When enrolling in lessons after the 1st of a new month, payment for that month’s lessons will be due at enrollment. 

If the teacher must miss a lesson for any reason and a make-up lesson is not possible, a tuition credit will be applied to your My Music Staff account, reducing your next tuition payment. Lesson credits may also be applied in the case of an excused absence that cannot be made up.

Excused absences include school conflicts (with at least 24 hours written notice), illness, and inclement weather. Excused absences are eligible to be rescheduled as a makeup lesson. You may also swap lesson times with another student.

Make-up lessons occur during an available time slot in the teacher’s schedule. You may schedule your makeup lesson via the My Music Staff Portal.

Unexcused: If I receive notice less than 24 hours before your scheduled lesson time or no notice, then your absence is unexcused, and you are responsible for payment for that lesson. Because tuition reserves the student’s weekly time slot, tuition is not reduced for unexcused absences. Make-up lessons are not offered for unexcused absences. This does not apply to emergencies, which will be addressed on a case-by-case basis

Tardies: Students who are late to the scheduled lesson will only receive the remaining time allotted to them and will be charged for a full scheduled lesson.

Once enrolled in private lessons, the student is expected to remain enrolled for the entire school year. If a student needs to terminate lessons, notice must be given in writing. Failure to give written notice by the start date of each month will result in a non-refundable tuition payment for the following month’s lessons.

The following materials are necessary for successful study of the flute:

• Flute in working order

• Cleaning rod and cloth

• Lesson books/sheet music as assigned

• A tuner/metronome (Tonal Energy App is highly recommended)

• Pencils

• Music stand (for home practice)

Flutes require regular maintenance for students to succeed and perform at their best.  Students should keep their instruments in good condition by cleaning them after each practice session and should report any functional issues to their teacher right away. It is recommended that flutes are serviced at least once a year by a qualified flute technician to avoid problems and costly repairs down the road. Technician references will be provided upon request.