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+##Tuition
 
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-I charge $100 per month per student for 30 minute lessons, $150 per month per student for 45 minute lessons. This entitles each student to a set number of lessons based on the starting month and ending August 31, 2022. I will keep track of the number of lessons each student has received and will provide the number via email each month. Some months may have 5 lessons, other months may have 2 lessons. The cost each month will always be $100 or $150 (depending on lesson length) with the possible exception of the summer months (see Summer Lessons below).
+hmjStudios uses a monthly subscription fee structure. The charge for piano lessons is $100 monthly per student for 30 minute lessons, and $150 monthly per student for 45 minute lessons. This entitles each student to a set number of lessons based on the starting month and ending August 31, 2023 with equal monthly payments due. Some months may have 5 lessons, other months may have 2 lessons. 
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-Students beginning in May, June, or July will be exempt from the subscription policy and will instead be charged $30/$45 per lesson until the new term begins. No new students will begin in August.
-If the student does not reach the set number of lessons by August 31, 2023, I will offer a refund or credit in the amount of $30/$45 per lesson.
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+Students beginning in May, June, or July will be exempt from the subscription policy and will instead be charged $30/$45 per lesson until the new term begins. New students will not be accepted in August. If the student does not reach the set number of lessons by August 31, 2023, a refund or credit will be offered in the amount of $30/$45 per lesson.
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 ## Summer Lessons
 
-Summer lessons are the exception to the rule. If your child has reached their set number of lessons (based on the month that they begin)
-and you would like to purchase more, I am happy to discuss adding
-lessons in the schedule for a $30/$45 charge per lesson. This will be billed in
-addition to the $100/$150 monthly lesson fee. The monthly plan must continue to be
-paid through the end of August.
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+If your child has reached their set number of lessons and you would like to purchase more, lessons can be added to the schedule for a $30/$45 charge per lesson. This will be billed in addition to the $100/$150 monthly lesson fee. The monthly plan must continue to be paid through the end of August.
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-## Materials Fees
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-Parents are also responsible for either purchasing or reimbursing any new book/music fees. New book purchases will be discussed beforehand. Where possible I will send you links to Amazon for the proper books. New books are needed approximately every 4-6 months in the beginning, and cost about $20-$25 each time. With the more advanced students the frequency of books purchases decreases to about once a year but is slightly more expensive at $25-$30. If your child has an older sibling who has already begun piano lessons I am happy to reuse their books (if they are at the appropriate age level) with the exception of the Theory book which must be purchased new for every student.
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+## Materials
 
+Parents are also responsible for either purchasing or reimbursing any new book/music fees. New book purchases will be discussed beforehand. Where possible, Amazon links for the proper books will be sent to the parents. New books are needed approximately every 4-6 months in the beginning, and cost about $20-$25 each time. With the more advanced students the frequency of book purchases decreases to about once a year but is slightly more expensive at approximately $25-$30. If your child has an older sibling who has already begun piano lessons their books may be reused if they are at the appropriate age level, with the exception of the Theory book, which must be purchased new for every student.
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 ## Payment
 
-Payment must be received by the 7th of every month. The last week of each month I will
-send a digital bill via email with the lesson dates for the upcoming month as
-well as any book charges. For example, the September bill will be sent to each
-parent the last week of August. Payment will then be due by September 7th. I
-accept cash, checks, Venmo, or Zelle. Most banks offer a bill pay service that will allow you
-to send a check on the same date every month which is very convenient for all
-parties. I highly recommend using the auto check  service.
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+<i>Payment must be <b>received</b> by the 7th of every month.</i> Digital bills will be sent the last week of every month. For example, the September bill will be sent to each parent the last week of August. Payment will then be due by September 7th. Cash, checks, Venmo, or Zelle are all accepted. Most banks offer a bill pay service that will allow you to schedule a payment on the same date every month. If you are using a mail-based service, please allow enough time for the payment to arrive by the 7th!
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 ## Late Fees
 
 A $10 late fee will be charged if payment is received after the 7th of each month. 
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 ## Discontinuing Lessons
 
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-<i>All pricing is effective September 1, 2022. Please email for any pricing questions before that time.</i>
+<i>All pricing is effective September 1, 2022. </i>
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