PROGRAMS

Individual Instruction

MLMA offers Individual Instruction in all musical instrumental disciplines as well as voice for students of all ages and levels.


Among the teachers are graduates of leading conservatories around the world.  Our teachers are professionals of the highest level.  Our teachers are friendly and are committed to the mission and method of MLMA.


The tuition noted below is per lesson.  Typically, students take one lesson per week.  An alternate schedule may be arranged for students wishing to take two or more lessons per week.  It is recommended that more than one lesson per week be considered for the youngest students to increase the effectiveness and speed of learning.  Please contact us to make the arrangement that would work best for your child.


Individual Instruction by Special Arrangement is available if, for some reason, the student is unable to commit to a semester’s instruction.  Lessons must be arranged through the office and are subject to teacher availability.  Additional charges apply.  Please see Tuition section for the details.

Chamber Music [NEW!]

MLMA now offers Chamber Music coaching for strings, woodwinds, piano, and mixed ensembles of all ages and levels.  Enjoy making music together with your friends or family members, or sign up by yourself and we will match you according to your age, level, instrument, and preference.  Lessons emphasize team play, active listening, and musical collaboration, and explore a chamber music repertoire.  Prior musical training is required.

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PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

There will be two concerts during the academic year, one in December and one in May.  Concert participation is not mandatory though every student is encouraged to participate.  There is no fee for participation in school concerts.  Students interested in participating will be asked to submit a Concert Participation Form by the posted deadline.  Please refer to the Accompanist Policy section in the Handbook if the student requires an accompanist.

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TUITION

Individual Lessons

15-minute lesson	$16.00 per lesson
30-minute lesson	$32.00 per lesson
45-minute lesson	$48.00 per lesson
60-minute lesson	$64.00 per lesson

The tuition noted above is per lesson.  Typically, students take one lesson per week.  An alternate schedule may be arranged for students wishing to take two or more lessons per week.  It is recommended that more than one lesson per week be considered for the youngest students to increase the effectiveness and speed of learning.


Please contact us to make the arrangement that would work best for your child.

It is recommended to schedule FREE consultation before signing up for a lesson.  Please contact us to set up the consultation time.

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MAKE-UP POLICY

Each student is permitted two make-up lessons per Fall Semester, one per Winter Semester and one per Spring Semester.  Make-up lessons are not offered for the Summer Semester.


Students are asked to schedule their make-ups in advance if they know they will be missing a lesson due to travel plans or other schedule conflicts.


A phone call to the MLMA office 24 hours prior to the lesson would be appreciated for lessons cancelled due to illness or unanticipated schedule conflict.  If there is less than 24 hours until the lesson, a call directly to the teacher is required.  Teacher contact information will be given at the time of registration.


Students are reminded that lessons can still take place even if instruments are lost or damaged.  With notification in time, teachers may be able to provide an instrument for temporary use and/or use the lesson time to focus on musical theory.  Students who have an injury which limits their ability to play their instruments are welcome to keep their lesson and have their teacher focus on another aspect of their musical learning.


Cancelled lessons should be made up during the current semester.  Make-up lessons cannot be carried over to another semester.


If the teacher cancels, a substitute teacher may be assigned, or the lesson may be rescheduled.  If a substitute teacher is provided, there will be no other make-ups.


Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional details and exceptions.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds for New Students

If a new student withdraws following their first lesson a full refund less the cost of one lesson will be given.


If a new student withdraws after the second lesson but within the first half of the semester MLMA will refund 50% of the semester’s tuition. No refunds will be given for withdrawals in the second half of the semester.


Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the student’s withdrawal.


The registration fee is non-refundable.

Refunds for Returning Students

Refunds for returning students will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be discussed directly with Ms. Sonya Ovrutsky, MLMA Director.


The registration fee is non-refundable.

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SCHEDULE 2008 - 2009

July 25, 2008	Fall Registration begins
August 6, 2008	Registration deadline for Fall Semester Discount
August 22, 2008	Payment for Fall Semester discount due
September 1, 2008	Labor Day  (HOLIDAY)
September 2, 2008	Fall Semester begins
September 30, 2008	Rosh Hashanah   (HOLIDAY)
October 9, 2008	Yom Kippur   (HOLIDAY)
November 27 - 30, 2008	Thanksgiving Break
December 3, 2008	Payment for Winter Semester discount due
December 14, 2008	Student Recitals
December 23, 2008	Fall Semester ends
Dec. 24, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009	Winter Break
January 5, 2009	Winter Semester begins
March 23, 2009	Payment for Spring Semester discount due
April 5, 2009	Winter Semester ends
April 6 - 12, 2009	Spring Break
April 13, 2009	Spring Semester begins
May 17, 2009	Student Recitals (tentative)
May 20, 2009	Summer registration begins
May 25, 2009	Memorial Day   (HOLIDAY)
May 29, 2009	Registration deadline for Summer Semester discount
June 12, 2009	Payment for Summer Semester discount due
June 21, 2009	Spring Semester ends
June 22, 2009	Summer Semester begins
July 4, 2009	Independance Day   (HOLIDAY)
July 22, 2009	Registration for the Fall 2009 Semester begins
August 7, 2009	Registration deadline for Fall Semester discount
September 6, 2009	Summer Semester ends

The Fall Semester is 14 to 16 weeks, depending upon lesson day of the week.


The Winter Semester is 13 weeks, for all lesson days of the week.


The Spring Semester is 9 to 10 weeks, depending upon lesson day of the week.


The Summer Semester is 10 weeks and is flexible to accommodate family vacations.  Parents/guardians will be given a Summer Registration Form to notify MLMA of their child’s summer availability.  Students are charged ONLY for the number of lessons indicated on the Summer Registration Form and may take as many or as few lessons as they wish.


Each student’s individual schedule is discussed at the time of registration.


Returning students are given priority for lesson day and time provided that tuition payment is made by the due dates noted below under Payment Plans.  Lesson day and time are not guaranteed if the payment is late.


Returning students are expected to begin their lessons in the first week of the semester.


Returning students who wish to delay the start of their lessons will be required to pay the per-lesson surcharge described for Individual Instruction by Special Arrangement for the balance of the semester.

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REGISTRATION

Registration Fees

$25.00	per student for the academic year (Sept. 2008 – Aug. 2009)
$40.00	per family with 2 or more students for the academic year (Sept. 2008 – Aug. 2009)
$10.00	per student or family enrolling for the 2009 Summer Semester only.

Registration Fees are non-refundable.

Student registration begins on July 25, 2008, for the 2008 – 2009 academic year for returning students to permit sufficient time to develop the fall schedule.  Returning students must re-register each academic year.  New students will be registered at the time of enrollment.


A registration form must be completed for each student.  Upon receipt of the registration form and fee, students will be contacted to set up their personal schedule.  Once their schedule is set, students will receive a confirmation letter and bill.


New student wishing to register should contact us to request the registration form.

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TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

At the time of registration, parents/guardians must designate which of the following three payment plans they wish to follow for the academic year 2008 – 2009:

1.     Advance Payment for 5% Tuition Discount


Tuition paid in advance will be discounted by 5%.  The discount will be shown as a credit on the payment statement.  Please check the SCHEDULE for the deadlines for the advance payment.




2.     Full Payment by Second Week of Semester


Payment in full is required by the second week of the semester.


A late fee of $15 per student will be imposed for missing the payment date.  If the tuition and the late fee are not paid by the fourth week, a suspension notice will be sent.





3.     Payment in Two Installments


Tuition can be split into two equal payments for the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first payment is due by the second week of the semester.  The second payment is due by the sixth week of the semester.


A late fee of $15 per student will be imposed for missing the first payment date. If the first tuition payment and the late fee are not paid by the fourth week, a suspension notice will be sent.


A (separate) late fee of $15 per student will be imposed for missing the second payment date. If the second tuition payment and the late fee are not paid by the seventh week, a suspension notice will be sent.


Payment in Two Installments is not available for the Summer semester.


If you wish to change your payment plan for a subsequent semester please contact the office directly.


Students who increase their lesson length mid-semester will be billed separately for the increase in lesson length.