String Sound Studios - Overview of Policies

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Office Hours

Monday through Friday:	11:00 am to 7:30 pm.
Saturdays:	11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Sundays:	Noon to 5:00 pm. For Existing Customers Only

Payments
A. Introductory rates are paid on a weekly basis for the first month (4 weeks). Thereafter, payments are made monthly and are due on the first lesson of each month.

B. A deposit for the full amount of one lesson at the regular rate is due at the very first lesson. This is in addition to the first lesson fee. Therefore, on the first lesson, the client must provide the teacher with both the introductory rate for the lesson and the deposit in the amount of the regular rate.

C. All business and questions about scheduling and payment must officially be conducted through the office phone. E-mail is not a substitute for conducting business.

Cancellations
A. Please do not contact the instructor regarding cancellations.
B. The office must be contacted directly at (631) 476-8946 to officially cancel a lesson. Please leave a message if you are unable to speak with anyone in our office.

Late Cancellations
A. We offer ( 1 ) free late cancellation per calendar year providing a client has taken a minimum of 26 lessons.
B. If a client contacts the instructor and fails to notify the office for any cancellation, the client will be charged.
C. If you would like to cancel or reschedule a lesson you must do so before 5:00 pm the day before. If a client fails to notify the office before 5:00 pm, a charge for the full amount of the lesson will result.

Holidays - The office will be closed for business on the following days:
A) January 1st
B) Presidents Day ( Monday)
C) Memorial Day
D) July 4th
E) Labor Day
F) Thanksgiving Day
G) December 25th

Client Responsibility
A. An adult or parent must be present (on premises) for all lessons.
B. If an adult or parent is not present our instructor will not be able to teach that lesson and the client must pay for that lesson.

Extreme Weather and Withdrawal
Extreme Weather: In the event of inclement weather such as snow, hurricanes or other comparable conditions, the company reserves the right to cancel lessons without any financial obligation to the students. In this situation a client may deduct the amount from the following monthly bill or can choose to have a make up.

Withdrawal: In the event a student elects not to continue lessons and notifies the office within a 24 hour time period, we will refund any balance and deposit for remaining lessons. We respectfully urge our clients to provide two weeks advance notification of withdrawal.

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This exciting new release is comprised of some of the best music ever
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