Studio Bella Voce

Studio Policies

1. 12 sessions of instruction which includes lessons, classes and master classes, will be included in the Studio Semester Events Calendar. Extra lessons given outside the 12 weeks of the Class/Partner Lesson/Vocal Performance Package calendar will be considered extra sessions at the individual Lesson/Coaching price.

2. Tuition students (Class/Partner Lesson/Vocal Performance Package) may enroll by phone or e-mail and must secure their spot for the semester by paying a $25.00 Registration Fee and signing the studio Contract and Release Form. The Registration Fee covers miscellaneous expenses including a studio notebook. There is also an Accompanist/Performance Fee for all students and a Songbook Fee for class students due the first lesson of the session. Students who participate in NATS will have additional Entry and Accompanist Fees. All Fees are paid to Studio Bella Voce and are non-refundable.

3. Tuition for lessons and classes can be paid in full or divided into 4 equal payments due the first session of every month included in the semester. Sessions will not be given without payment. Tuition for Private/Partner Lessons given by an Executive Director are paid directly to the instructor and tuition for Classes/Lessons by an Associate are paid to Studio Bella Voce. Students who register late will pay a prorated tuition amount commensurate with the number of sessions left in the semester. Individual Lesson/Coaching students must pay for each lesson on the day of the lesson.

4. Students enrolled in Partner Lesson/Vocal Performance Package are expected to attend all 3 Master Classes as part of their comprehensive vocal instruction. Master Classes are the key to building performance polish. Students may attend any and all master classes in a given week. Students who cannot make Master Classes must select the Individual Lesson/Coaching option and will have last priority in scheduling to allow performance oriented students to be enrolled in the main schedule. Master Class is required for those planning on performing in an upcoming performance. Individual Lesson/Coaching students may participate in Recital at the approval of the instructor and by attending a Master Class and paying a Master Class/Recital Fee of $50.

5. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Sessions will begin at the appointed time. If a student is late, the lesson will end on time, so as not to inconvenience the next student. In the rare event the student arrives for a lesson and the instructor is not present, the student should wait the standard 10 minutes before leaving the studio site.

6. Twenty four hours notice is required in the event that a student must be absent. The instructor is not obligated to give a make-up private lesson or credit when a student misses a session. However, credit or a make-up private lesson will be given if the instructor misses. Snow days or any other emergency closings will follow Conroe ISD (The Woodlands) and Ft. Worth ISD. Make-up sessions or credit will be given in the event of a closing.

7. Students should bring a recording device, music, studio notebook and bottled water to all lessons and rehearsals. Cell phones should be turned off during all lessons, classes and rehearsals. Private/Partner students should own at least 2-3 songbooks to use for class. Songbooks will be specified by the instructor. Class students will receive a songbook.

8. While we have a great appreciation for our parents, most students learn best without parental observation as students tend to be inhibited in front of parents. To accommodate this fact, we ask that parents refrain from sitting in on sessions for the sake of not only their own child but the courtesy of others who may be part of a session. Parents are always welcome to attend a consultation or the very first lesson to check out the studio. Parents are also welcome to attend any advertised parents day or performance.

9. Once a student has enrolled for a semester, it is expected that they will finish that semester. As long as a student is enrolled in a semester or upcoming semester, any vocal coaching or instruction received outside of the studio must have advanced approval by your SBV instructor. This policy applies to all sessions and breaks between sessions. In the event a SBV Instructor must take a leave of absence or vacation, SBV will make arangements for students to have an approved substitute.

10. The studio communicates through its web site and e-mail. Each parent and student is expected to keep up with the studio calendar which is located on the Events page of the web site and e-mail. It is recommended that the calendar be checked on a weekly basis for updates and that e-mail be checked every other day.

11. It is recommended that a student practice a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week and maintains consistency in session attendance to experience significant improvement. The instructor reserves the right to discontinue a student that fails to show adequate improvement.

12. A recital performance opportunity is offered at the end of each semester for all prepared students. Participation is encouraged, but optional. Students performing in an event following a Master Class must be in attendance at Master Class in order to perform on the event. Songs performed in recital are performed by memory and must be approved in advance by the instructor. Recital dress and professional etiquette will be required and specified by the instructor.

To view and print the contract and release form, please click here.