Lesson Details

Lesson Details

Preparedness

  • Students will arrive at least 5 minutes early to their lessons to allow time for set-up
  • Students will play an active role in their own learning, working to be an improved musician
  • Students will practice on their own outside of lessons
  • Students will come to lessons with all the materials I've requested that they have

Scheduling

  • If you need to reschedule you or your child's lesson, please let me know at least 48 hours in advance
  • I will not charge you for a missed lesson if it is missed due to illness, medical events, or family emergencies
  • I offer make-up lessons on a case-by-case basis; make-up lessons are charged at the regular lesson rate (listed under "Rates and Payment")
  • You will still be charged for a missed lesson if I do not receive at least 48 hours in advance

Online Lessons

  • I offer online lessons through Zoom at the same rate I charge for in-person lessons.  
  • There are special material requirements for me to be able to teach a student in an online fashion - please check the "Lesson Materials" page for more information
  • There will be one courtesy online lesson scheduled on a case-by-case basis that will cover audio and video settings within Zoom and outline best practices for online instruction

Rates and Payment

  • $35 per half-hour lesson and $60 per full-hour lesson
    • There is an additional charge for lessons I travel to teach
  • The same rate applies to make-up lessons
  • For new students: the first week of lessons will be complimentary
  • I will keep diligent record of when a lesson has been missed and what money is owed and I am happy to send you a copy of your record at your request
  • You are entitled to the number of lessons that you pay for, I will see to it that make-up lessons are scheduled if I am unable to teach at your regular time

Payment Methods:

  • Payment is to be received at the start of you or your child's lesson; checks need to be made out to my full name, "Francis Fay," and the "for" category can be "cello lessons"
  • I accept online payments via PayPal and Venmo - please contact me if you need details on how to get money sent to me, I prefer sending this information out on a case-by-case basis

Payment Schedule:

  • Tuition paid on a monthly basis will be due at the first lesson of each month
  • Tuition paid on a per-lesson basis will be due by the end of the day of each lesson