FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
The follow is a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) from students and parents. While the FAQs on this page are specific to Louise Catherine Music Studio, you can find other questions and answers on Quora.
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Do you offer payment plans?
To keep my rates affordable and I offer discounts on packages and special rates for online lessons.
At this time, I do not offer payment plans.
At this time, I do not offer payment plans.
Do you offer refunds?
While I strive for the complete happiness of all my students, you may decide you no longer wish to participate in music lessons.
If you do choose to end our relationship, I will refund the money that you have paid. No refunds will be given, however, for past lessons.
If you do choose to end our relationship, I will refund the money that you have paid. No refunds will be given, however, for past lessons.
How far in advance do I need to schedule my lessons?
I require a minimum of 24 hours.
You can change or cancel your music lessons within 24 hours of the original lesson.
You can change or cancel your music lessons within 24 hours of the original lesson.
What if I need to change or cancel an appointment and it is past the 24 hour window?
You are allowed 3 last-minute cancellations with no penalty per year (from the time you register). You can reschedule those lessons. The fourth and subsequent lessons will be forfeited.
What happens if I am late?
Your lesson starts at the scheduled appointment time. If you are late, I cannot extend the time slot.
For example, if you have a 60-minute appointment at 3:00 pm and you arrive online at 3:15 pm, the lesson will end at 4:00 pm. I do not refund the time you miss if you are late.
For example, if you have a 60-minute appointment at 3:00 pm and you arrive online at 3:15 pm, the lesson will end at 4:00 pm. I do not refund the time you miss if you are late.
What happens if you are late?
If I am late, that time will be added onto subsequent lessons.
I will not issue a refund for the time the instructor missed.
I will not issue a refund for the time the instructor missed.
How old do you have to be take lessons?
I teach adults (18+ years of age and older).
Do you teach adults with different abilities?
I welcome all students who want to learn music, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. I have experience working with people with different abilities, including those with activity limitations and/or participation restrictions.
We will develop a plan together that will help the student to grow.
We will develop a plan together that will help the student to grow.
Do I need to know how to read music?
No, part of taking lessons is learning how to read music.
I can teach any person, on any skill level, whether you know what a C# is or don’t have a clue.
I can teach any person, on any skill level, whether you know what a C# is or don’t have a clue.
Can I earn more than one instrument?
Yes. I have students that take piano one week, piano and vocals, and work on songwriting the next. It is possible, but I don’t recommend it for beginners.
It is easier for students who already know of one of the three before starting to learn a second instrument.
It is easier for students who already know of one of the three before starting to learn a second instrument.
I've heard of piano and voice lessons, but songwriting? What would I learn?
I teach students to understand why songs sound the way they do, common chord progression, and how to write music that invokes a particular emotion.
For those writing lyrics, we focus on how to write words that fit with the melody and that the singer is comfortable singing them.
For those writing lyrics, we focus on how to write words that fit with the melody and that the singer is comfortable singing them.
Do I need books for lessons?
If a student is coming from another studio, he/she may already have books.
If not, I will recommend books based on the needs of the students.I will try my best to find free resources. I will also suggest books to purchase so you will have multiple options.
You can find free blank sheet music if you are taking songwriting lessons.
If not, I will recommend books based on the needs of the students.I will try my best to find free resources. I will also suggest books to purchase so you will have multiple options.
You can find free blank sheet music if you are taking songwriting lessons.
What type of music will I learn?
You tell me what type of music you like, and I design our lessons around that genre.
I have experience learning, performing, and/or writing a variety of music, including pop, rock, blues, jazz, old standards, country, religious, and gospel pieces.
I have experience learning, performing, and/or writing a variety of music, including pop, rock, blues, jazz, old standards, country, religious, and gospel pieces.
Do I have to practice everyday?
Practice makes perfect. And while most professionals say practicing daily is necessary, it’s sometimes unrealistic.
I don’t want my students to be discouraged or feel like practicing is a chore. I recommend practicing at least four days of the week for at least 15 minutes.
I don’t want my students to be discouraged or feel like practicing is a chore. I recommend practicing at least four days of the week for at least 15 minutes.
Do you teach children, anyone under the age of 18?
I found that my expertise is with adult learners but can make concessions for advanced, motivated students under the age of 18.
Can I have guest sit in on my lesson?
I strongly recommend that individuals take lessons on their own. Students who need assistance are more than welcome to have someone with them.
