How to Enroll in a
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1. Complete your online
application, application fee and submission
of your audio audition files.
2. Once you are approved, your teacher will
contact you to set-up a regular lesson time.
3. Submit full payment for your semester, or
single lesson, at least two business days prior
to your first lesson. An Enrollment Confirmation
email will be sent to your email account on
file once payment has been received. A student
must have an enrollment confirmation before
a lesson can take place.
4. Enjoy your lesson(s)!
Lesson Information
24 hour cancellation policy
A 24 hour cancellation policy is in effect.
A student is required to give his/her instructor
a minimum 24 hours notice of lesson cancellation,
or the lesson fee is forfeited. Lessons cancelled
less than 24 hours in advance will not be rescheduled.
Expectation and Lesson
Etiquette
The student is expected to behave in an appropriate
manner and agree to our online etiquette policy
and Terms of Use. Lessons will begin at the
appointed time confirmed by the teacher. A student
arriving late will only receive instruction
for the remaining portion of the allotted lesson
time.
VSM students are committed to practicing their
instruments on a regular basis and being prepared
for their lessons. A lesson can be forfeited
at the request of the teacher should a student
not be prepared for his or her lesson.
Master Classes
A Master Class is an online session that is
broadcast to a number of people at once, or
to a classroom. For students in group lessons
or Master Classes, a minimum of 5 students is
required before a class can be confirmed.
Do I have to practice?
Yes. Practicing your instrument between lessons
is a vital part of your music learning. As you
practice, you will generally notice that you
are able to play with increased skill. The skills
you practiced on one song can be easily adapted
to other songs in your repertoire. With a regular
practice routine, many students notice that
playing challenging songs become easier and
a great sense of accomplishment is gained. VSM
students are committed to practicing their instruments
on a regular basis.
What if I have questions for my instructor
between lessons?
Students are able to converse with their instructor
via email throughout the semester of lessons.
Our instructors are musicians that understand
that the process of learning music cannot happen
in an instant and are committed to assisting
VSM students to reach their music goals to the
best of their abilities. (Please keep in mind
that due to our instructor’s schedules,
email response time may vary.)
International Enrollment
With our current international student base,
the VSM is constantly growing. If you have students
that would benefit from a group lesson or Master
Class, contact
our office directly.
Before Your Lesson
Enrollment Confirmation
Once a student’s application has been
approved, the student has set-up lesson times
with his/her instructor, and payment received,
an email confirmation will be sent to the student’s
email account. A student must have an enrollment
confirmation before a lesson can take place.
Computer Settings
Check to insure that all headset/microphone
and video peripherals are on and set to audible
levels. The Virtual School of Music is not responsible
for lost lesson time due to computer hardware
and setting adjustments.
Have
your computer turned on and ready to communicate
with your instructor at approximately ten minutes
prior to your lesson time. This will permit
you to verify your headset/microphone and video
levels are set. Open and test communication
software prior to your lesson time. If you are
having trouble with your software, try re-starting
your computer. Keep in mind that instructors
have students before and after your lesson time
and are on a strict schedule. In many cases,
instructors are not able to teach beyond the
appointed lesson times.
Payment Information
Students are responsible for full-payment of
each lesson or semester prior to the initial
lesson. Instruction will not be given until
all accounts are current.
NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LESSONS MISSED.
There is a maximum of 2 make-up lessons per
8 lesson semester due to illness or student-side
computer malfunction. Lessons must be completed
within 6 months of the initial payment or the
incomplete lessons will be forfeited.
Method of Payment
We accept payment through PayPal’s online
payment system; MasterCard, VISA, American Express
and Discover cards are accepted.
 
Refund Policy
Application fees and Annual Registration fees
are non-refundable as outlined in Terms of Use.
Refunds will only be granted to students registered
in semester lessons, at which time the refund
will be pro-rated for the remaining lessons.
Pre-paid lessons must be completed within a
six month time frame beginning from the payment
date.
NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LESSONS MISSED.
There is a maximum of 2 make-up lessons per
8 lesson semester due to illness or student-side
computer malfunction.
Lesson Fees
All students are required to pay a non-refundable,
one-time $20.00 Application Fee (subsequent
annual non-refundable $10.00 Registration Fee)
in addition to their individual lesson or semester
fees.
Individual Lesson Fees:
- Tier I level - $40 per 30 minute lesson
- Tier II level - $55 per 30 minute lesson
- Tier III level - start at $60 per 30 minute
lesson
Semester Fees*
One semester set (8 lessons) of 30
minute lessons:
- Tier I level - $290 per semester (8 lessons)
- Tier II level - $400 per semester (8 lessons)
- Tier III level - range from $450 to $800
per semester
One semester set (8 lessons) of 60
minute lessons:
- Tier I level - $580 per semester (8 lessons)
- Tier II level - $800 per semester (8 lessons)
- Tier III level - $900 to 1600 per semester
(8 lessons)
Application Fee*
The current application fee is $20.00.
Annual Registration Fee*
The Annual Registration Fee is $10.00.
Annual registration fees are due on the anniversary
of the student’s application date. Unpaid
annual registration fees will result in the
closing of the student’s account and a
new application must be processed and approved.
*All costs/fees are in US dollars.
Gift Cards & Certificates
If you wish to give a friend or family member
the gift of music lessons for a special occasion,
contact our office
directly.
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