The Wright Keys

Studio Policy 2024/25

  • Contact Information and Studio Location

    • Sandra Wright, MA Music

    • 3036 Calistoga Drive, Chico, CA 95973

    • 530-604-3835

    • sandy@thewrightkeys.com

  • Important Dates

    • Fall Semester: September 30-December 20, 2024

    • Spring Semester: January 6-May 23, 2025

    • November 25-29 studio closed for Thanksgiving Break

    • December 21, 2024-January 6, 2025 studio closed for Christmas Break

    • March 17-21, 2025 studio closed for Spring Break

  • Tuition

    • Monthly tuition is calculated by adding up the number of lessons offered per year and divided into equal monthly payments

    • Tuition is due at the 5th of the month for the month ahead

    • Payment of tuition reserves your assigned lesson time and includes all books and materials. Your tuition also coveres all of the background planning that your teacher does to prepare curriculum and performance opportunities.

    • Tuition may be paid by cash, check, or Venmo (@thewrightkeys)

    • A 5% discount is available for those who wish to pay for the entire semester or school year in advance. Due by 10/5/24 for fall semester and 1/6/2025 for spring semester (check or cash only)

    • Tuition rate effective 9/30/24

      • Monthly tuition for 30 minute lessons October 2024-May 2025 = $165/month

      • Monthly tuition for 45 minute lessons October 2024-May 2025 = $247.50/month

      • The Wright Keys will invoice CORE, South Sutter or Lake View Charter school for tuition. If funds for a student will not cover the full year, parents are required to cover the shortfall. No lessons will be given until a PO is received

  • Cancellation Policy

    • Your tuition pays for your reserved time in the studio schedule throughout the year. Canceled lessons will not be refunded for any reason. Made-up lessons are at the discretion of the teacher and in-person make-ups are not guaranteed for missed lessons.

    • Students who miss their lesson due to illness may request an online lesson during their regularly scheduled lesson time or an asynchronous lesson (students sends recordings of assigned pieces and teacher will respond in writing or video within 48 hours). Synchronous (live) make-ups may be scheduled if there is an open lesson slot. To check for openings and schedule a make-up lesson go to: https://thewrightkeyslessonscheduling.as.me

    • In case of lesson cancellation by the teacher a lesson credit will be placed on the student account

  • Practice Time

    • Daily practice is required for lessons to be effective. I will work with each student to determine the amount of time appropriate for level and age.

  • Sports Schedules

    • The Wright Keys is not obligated to adjust teaching schedules to accommodate seasonal sports practices and games once the schedule has been set at the beginning of the term. The instructor may furnish a “swap list” to the student so they may attempt to switch lesson times with another student. Students who drop out due to sports conflicts are not guaranteed a spot when the season is over unless tuition is paid for the duration of the absence.

  • Dismissals

    • The Wright Keys reserves the right to dismiss a student if any of the following circumstances occur

      • Failure to pay tuition on time

      • Persistent absences

      • Uncooperative attitude

      • Lack of progress due to insufficient practice