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

MLMA 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 are required to submit a Concert Participation Form by the posted deadline.  Please refer to the Accompanying Pianist Policy section in the Handbook if the student’s repertoire requires an accompaniment of piano.

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TUITION

Individual Lessons

15-minute lesson	$16.50 per lesson
30-minute lesson	$33.00 per lesson
45-minute lesson	$49.50 per lesson
60-minute lesson	$66.00 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 complete details.

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 60 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 Sonya Ovrutsky, MLMA Director.


The registration fee is non-refundable.

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SCHEDULE 2009 - 2010

July 23, 2009	Fall Registration begins
August 5, 2009	Registration deadline for Fall Semester discount
August 21, 2009	Payment for Fall Semester discount due
August 21, 2009	Regular Registration deadline
September 7, 2009	Labor Day  (HOLIDAY)
September 8, 2009	Fall Semester begins
September 19, 2009	Rosh Hashanah   (HOLIDAY)
September 28, 2009	Yom Kippur   (HOLIDAY)
November 26 - 29, 2009	Thanksgiving Break
December 2, 2009	Payment for Winter Semester discount due
December 13, 2008	Student Recitals (tentative)
December 23, 2009	Fall Semester ends
Dec. 24, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010	Winter Break
January 4, 2010	Winter Semester begins
March 15, 2010	Payment for Spring Semester discount due
March 28, 2010	Winter Semester ends
March 29 - April 4, 2010	Spring Break
April 5, 2010	Spring Semester begins
May 10, 2010	Summer Registration begins
May 16, 2010	Student Recitals (tentative)
May 24, 2010	Registration deadline for Summer Semester discount
May 31, 2010	Memorial Day   (HOLIDAY)
June 4, 2010	Regular Registration deadline for Summer Semester
June 9, 2010	Payment for Summer Semester discount due
June 20, 2010	Spring Semester ends
June 21, 2010	Summer Semester begins
July 4, 2010	Independence Day   (HOLIDAY)
July 22, 2010	Registration for Fall 2010 Semester begins
August 4, 2010	Registration deadline for Fall Semester discount
September 5, 2010	Summer Semester ends

The Fall Semester is 13 to 16 weeks, depending upon lesson day of the week.


The Winter Semester is 14 weeks, for all lesson days of the week.


The Spring Semester is 10 to 11 weeks, depending upon lesson day of the week.


The Summer Semester is 10 to 11 weeks during which the number of lessons depends upon the student’s availability.  Parents/guardians will be given a Summer Registration Form to notify MLMA of their child’s summer schedule.  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.

Student Schedules

Each student’s individual schedule is discussed at the time of registration.  On-time tuition payment preserves your lesson time slot.  Lesson day and time are not guaranteed if the payment is late.


Returning students are given priority for lesson day and time during scheduling provided that their registration form is received by the regular registration deadline.  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. 2009 – Aug. 2010)
$40.00	per family with 2 or more students for the academic year (Sept. 2009 – Aug. 2010)
$10.00	per student or family enrolling for the 2010 Summer Semester only.

Registration Fees are non-refundable.

Student registration begins on July 23, 2009, for the 2009 – 2010 academic year to permit sufficient time to develop the fall schedule.  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.


Returning students must re-register each academic year.  Returning students wishing to receive a discount for Advance Payment (click here for details) must have their registration forms in by August 5, 2009.


New student wishing to register should contact us to request the registration form.  New students will be registered at the time of enrollment.

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TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

Tuition is billed for the entire semester at the per-lesson rate noted above multiplied by the number of lesson-days in the semester being billed.  The number of lessons for the semester is noted on student invoice.  


At the time of registration, parents/guardians must designate which of the following three payment plans they wish to follow for the academic year 2009 – 2010:


1.     Full Payment by Second Week of Semester


Payment in full is required by the second week of the semester.    All new students are required to follow this payment plan until they have completed one full semester with on-time tuition payments.  Tuition will be pro-rated for new students enrolling mid-semester.


A late fee of $25 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.





2.     Payment in Two Installments   (Not available for new students)


Tuition can be split into two equal payments for the Fall, Winter and Spring Semesters.    The first payment is due by the second week of the semester.    The second payment is due by the sixth week of the semester.    Exact payment due dates will be highlighted on the invoice.    New students will be eligible for Payment in Two Installments once they have been enrolled for one complete semester and have paid their tuition on time.


A late fee of $25 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 $25 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.


3.     Advance Payment for 5% Tuition Discount    (Not available for new students)


For eligible students who select this plan, discounted tuition for the entire semester is paid in advance by the stated deadlines.  The discounted amount will be invoiced in advance.  If the discount payment deadline is missed, full payment is required by the stated regular payment deadline.  The tuition discount is only available after students have been enrolled for one complete semester and have paid their tuition on time.  The Executive Director reserves the right to limit participation in the Tuition Discount Plan.  Please check the SCHEDULE for the deadlines for the advance payment.














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.