adult students

We love adult students at Lee Piano Studio!   Is learning to play the  piano something you have always dreamed of?  Did you have lessons as a  child and you want a refresher?  Are you interested in learning with  other adults in a relaxed environment?  

If you've  answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the perfect place  for you to reach your music goals.  Adults may reserve a weekly lesson  or attend less often as their schedule permits.

I have the most wonderful adult students and I look forward to having more join the studio family.

Please contact me for more information. Call 203-482-9132.  Or email me.

Lee Piano Studio 2025-26 Policy for Adult Students

The policy is strictly enforced and applies to all adult students studying piano at Lee Piano Studio.

Tuition and Payment:
Tuition  reserves a lesson time specifically for a student and is not  refundable. Tuition is paid in 10 equal monthly payments the 15th of  each month starting in August 15 through May 15.  Payment received after  the 15th of the month incurs a $15 late fee.  Tuition that is mailed to  the studio must arrive by the 15th of the month.  Tuition will be  raised periodically as the cost of living increases.
 

A  materials/registration fee of $80 reserves a student’s time in the  teaching schedule.  The registration/materials fee is not refundable.   Student events that are sponsored by organizations outside the studio  are not included in this fee.  Checks should be made payable to Roxane  Lee. There is a $25 fee charged for returned checks.

Summer Lessons
The  summer session is usually held in June-August.  The summer policy is  flexible, and students can pay for the number of lessons they wish to  take at the first lesson of the summer.  Tuition is $84/60-min. and  $63/45-min.

Schedule Changes
For  students enrolled in weekly lessons, there are no rescheduled lessons  unless the teacher has to cancel.    Students not enrolled in weekly  lessons aren’t guaranteed the same day and time each week for a lesson.

Online Lessons
Students  may request online lessons in the case of inclement weather or  illness.  Online lessons are equivalent to in-person lessons and tuition  will be charged accordingly.  Photos of the student’s music should be  sent to the teacher at least an hour before an online lesson.

Cancellations/Studio Closings/Skype Lessons
Rescheduled  lessons due to teacher cancellation will be given if an alternate time  is available.  Two alternate times will be offered to the student if the  teacher has to cancel.  If those times do not work, the lesson will be  forfeited. 

Studio closings are listed in the studio calendar found at leepianostudio.com.  The calendar, which is subject to change, includes 3 weeks of unscheduled closings.

Performance Opportunities
Informal  performances and/or community concerts are open to all students and  memorization of pieces is not required.  Formal performance are also  open to students, but memorization of pieces is required.

Instrument/Accessories
A  student taking piano lessons should practice on an acoustic piano,  tuned twice a year.  Practicing on a piano that is out of tune or in  poor condition will prevent a student from making progress.  If a  student only has access to a digital instrument, it is recommended that a  student use it for no more than the first year of lessons.

Students  should have an adjustable bench, a working metronome and a pedal  extender, if they are unable to reach the pedals of the piano.  The  teacher may be contacted for recommended models and sources.
 

Practice
A  student’s practice should be focused on achieving specific goals.   Daily practice equal or longer than the student’s lesson time produces  the best results.  Students who practice less than the recommended  amount can expect slower progress.  It is the student’s responsibility  to practice daily and effectively.  Effective practice should include  practice at a slow tempo with careful attention to detail, active  listening and self-assessment. 

Teacher and Student Communication
Studio communication is sent by email.  Students are encouraged to contact the teacher if any questions arise during the week.

Student Attendance
Students  should arrive and depart from their lessons promptly.  Please do not  arrive more than 5 minutes before your scheduled lesson time.  Your  lesson time begins and ends at the scheduled time.  If you are late, the  lesson will still end at the scheduled time.  

Studio Environment and Personal Hygiene
Please  remove your shoes and place them on the shoe tray on the inside of the  door.  No food or beverages are allowed inside the studio, including gum  or candy.  Please do not wear strongly scented perfume or cologne, as  the teacher is allergic.

A student’s hands should be clean and  nails should be trimmed short.  The hand sanitizer should be used before  touching the piano and at the end of the lesson before exiting.

Dismissals
The  teacher can dismiss a student for reasons including but not limited to:  excessive absence, absence from studio events without explanation or  notice, repeated failure to pay tuition promptly, lack of progress due  to lack of practice,  disrespect to the teacher or other students, and  abuse of studio property.  Once dismissed, a student may not continue  studying piano at Lee Piano Studio.

Termination of Lessons/Liability Waiver    One month of paid notice is required if a student wishes to discontinue  lessons.  The notice must be made in writing.  Lee Piano Studio and  Roxane Lee are released from any liabilities or injuries that result  from the enrolled student participating in piano lessons, piano  recitals, group classes, and piano events within and outside of the  studio.