Studio Policies

Laurece West Studios

Singing, Electric Bass, & Piano Lessons; Voice Coaching; Creativity & Career Coaching; Songwriting & Production

Studio Policies 2010

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Getting Started
Terms of Study
Lesson Lengths
Lesson Fees
Payments
Attendance
Cancellations
Video Cam and Phone Lessons
Lesson Agreements
Studio Locations

Lesson Lengths
75 minutes: 15 minutes of preparation,
60 minutes of instruction.
60 minutes: 15 prep, 45 min. instruction.
40 minutes: 10 prep, 30 min. instruction.

Lesson Fees
75 minutes: $65
60 minutes: $50
40 minutes: $35

Payments
Fees are paid bi-annually, quarterly  or monthly.  There is a 10% discount when paying bi-annually.

Term                75 min      60 min     40 min
Bi-annually     $1404       $1080          $756
Quarterly            780          600              420
Monthly               260          200              140

To maintain an appointment, payment must be received at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive a receipt for your payment.

Please make your check payable to "Laurece West Studios," and mail to Laurece West, 2104 Havenhill Place, Durham, NC 27712.

Payments via www.Paypal.com to the account: laureceweststudios@gmail.com.
There is a fee for paypal payments. Please add $8.00 for $260, $6.50 for $200 and $4.75 for $140.

All lesson fees are non- refundable.
Cancelled workshop and initial lesson fees are good for make-up within six months if the cancellation policy is followed. Continuing student's lessons are to be taken within the term.

Lesson Agreements
To enable mutual understanding of these studio policies and to have a smooth working relationship Laurece has written agreements for each term. It includes:

1. The dates and times of your lessons.
2. A reminder to follow the cancellation policy to retain a credit.
3. Due dates for monthly payments.
4. Signatures of agreement.

Laurece has found that with clear policies a smooth working relationship is maintained; students understand their responsibilities so they may give themselves the gift of studying; Laurece is clear when she is working and what slots are available; and she can stay centered in the midst of a studio of students with a variety of life changes. This enables her to be present and to teach in the best way for each student. Additionally, this allows each artist's energy to be channeled positively.

Getting Started
Prospective students and are encouraged to take one or more workshops, which are thorough overviews of each subject, and an initial lesson to explore Laurece's teaching and the learning atmosphere. To become a student in the studio, terms of study are chosen upon consultation with Laurece in consideration to the student's experience, level of skill, physical fitness, readiness and aspirations.

Terms of Study
Terms of study provide the support and consistency necessary to achieve results. Beginners and Amateurs are booked for consecutive three month terms while Aspiring Professionals book consecutive terms bi-annually. Active Professionals may choose either term length: three months if tweaking their skills and six months if re-working and building technique and/or artistry. Consecutive terms may be in the best interest for a professional depending on the individual situation. Those seeking to heal and repair vocal damage will need at least one six month term.

Each term client's clarify their goals and acknowledge their achievements.

Attendance
Weekly lessons are essential to integrate and check the application of each new skill. Except for traveling vacations, continuous attendance is required. (See Video Cam & Phone Lessons below for an option to remain consistent while traveling.) Within each quarter (three months) there is one week off for vacation or personal time. Students may take additional weeks off if the lessons are made up by taking two lessons in one week or by adding time onto 2 lessons.

Cancellations
Please give plenty of notice when rescheduling a lesson, since that time is reserved specially for you. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, the lesson fee is forfeited - so take care of yourself by planning ahead. Both you and Laurece would rather you have a credit! Only phone cancellations are accepted. 919-383-4876.
If you suspect you may be sick on the day of your lesson, and certainly if you are contagious, please cancel several days ahead. There may be the flexibility to see you at your regular time, so call that day if you are feeling better.

Video Cam and Phone Lessons
Laurece regularly works with long distance, touring, and traveling clients by Skype Videocam and by phone. This is an effective way to maintain progress. Lessons are recorded and students may receive their tape at the next lesson or by mail. Mailings are $7.00; this includes cassette, package & postage.

Studio Locations
Durham- 2104 Havenhill Place. Take Guess Road north to Umpstead. Go left onto Umpstead. Continue to Lansdowne. Go right and 2104 is at the end, where Landsdowne ends in a T with Havenhill. Laurece's place is a green colonial home.
    More thorough directions are found on the Workshops page.

Chapel Hill- Southwing Music. It is located in the same building as the Mediterranian Deli. 410 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, 27516. Walk in the deli, go down the hall past the bathrooms and through the door at the end of the hall with the overhead "Exit sign." The next door, immediately left, is Southwing Music.  It is a music rehearsal studio that has microphones and a PA system, so students learn microphone technique and become comfortable singing with a mike.