Lesson Structure and Holidays

• Play More Music is a group of passionate instructors with a commitment to music education. All instructors will be positive, encouraging, and honest about each student’s individual needs.
• Lessons are taught year-round in two semesters, fall (August-December) and spring (January-May), followed by a shorter summer session (June-July). Fall and spring semester lessons take place weekly at a consistent day and time. Students may enroll in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lessons, subject to the age guidelines below. Summer lessons follow a separate scheduling format described under the “Summer Lessons” heading below.
• 30-minute lessons are available with special permission for students 9 years and younger, and are offered in locations determined by PMM. Students 10 years and older, including adults, must enroll in 45- or 60-minute lessons.
• An introductory session of lessons can be arranged for new students: four consecutive weekly 45-minute lessons. Introductory sessions are nonrefundable, and make-up lessons are not offered for missed introductory lessons. After the trial, the student may decide to continue with the teacher or explore another option, subject to availability.
• In-home lessons require teachers to drive around all day. Because our instructors travel between students’ homes, Atlanta traffic can cause unexpected delays. Your instructor may arrive up to 10 minutes before or after the scheduled start time. If the instructor is running late and it is safe to do so, they will try to notify you by text. Please allow for this arrival window when planning your day.
• PMM typically breaks for two weeks around Christmas and on most national holidays. As school systems have varying breaks, there are no other pre-arranged vacation days.
• For semester dates, tuition due dates, and holidays, visit http://playmoremusic.com/calendar/

Lesson Expectations and Recitals

• It is essential for the student to be prepared with their books and instrument at every lesson. Students who are repeatedly unprepared may have their lesson canceled without a make-up.
• Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to attend lessons. Communication between teacher and parent is essential for effective lessons.
• Studio Recitals (where students of all levels are encouraged to perform) are offered twice a year, once in fall and once in spring. There will be multiple choices for Saturday recital times. Other performance opportunities may arise during the year.
• Recitals are an important part of music education. Participation is encouraged, and students will be notified via email of recital opportunities in advance.
• This studio policy is subject to change. The policy which is posted online may be updated and families will be notified of material changes.

Payment Terms

• Standard rates per lesson are as follows: $63 for 30-minute lessons, $74 for 45-minute lessons, $98 for 60-minute lessons. Melissa Sebel’s rates per lesson are $79 for 45-minute lessons, $105 for 60-minute lessons. An introductory session of four 45-minute lessons is $332.
• Shared-Hour Sibling Rate: A reduced rate is available when two eligible siblings, each age 9 or younger, take consecutive 30-minute lessons with the same instructor, sharing a one-hour lesson block. The standard rate is $54 per half-hour and Melissa’s rate is $60 per half-hour. This rate is available only for qualifying shared-hour arrangements and does not apply to siblings enrolled in separate lesson times or with different teachers.
• A $80 annual registration fee applies to each student for each instrument. New students pay this fee upon enrollment, and continuing students are charged each April. There are no refunds on the registration fees.
• Students not taking any summer lessons pay a $110 retainer fee to hold their slot with the teacher. (See terms in “Summer Lessons” below.)
• Books and instructional materials are ordered as needed and charged to the student’s account. Book costs are typically less than $39 per student per semester.
• Tuition is due five times a year, according to the dates listed on the website calendar. Statements are sent to the email address provided on the registration form. Reminders are sent if no payment has been received.
• Payments are only accepted online through our secure payment portal. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or ACH debit through the portal.
• A 5.5% late fee may be assessed to any payment not submitted by the due date. The late fee will be added to the existing balance and is due in full before lessons can resume.
• No refunds are issued on any lesson tuition, registration, or book fees. Your payment reserves a place in the studio for the applicable tuition installment.
• Play More Music reserves the right to cancel any lessons and accompanying time-slots for accounts which are not paid in full. No make-up lessons or credits will be applied. Other students may be offered the time slot.

Attendance & Make-up Lessons

• ONE excused absence may be rescheduled per student per semester – one in fall (Aug-Dec) and the other in spring (Jan-May). A student may request a make-up for any reason. All other absences, including last-minute illnesses, are considered unexcused and will receive no make-up lesson.
• 48-hour notice is mandatory to consider an absence excused. There are no exceptions. This allows the teacher to make arrangements so they do not have a gap in their schedule. All notification regarding scheduling must be directed to the teacher. In addition, you can contact Melissa Sebel in the office.
• A make-up lesson will be scheduled by the teacher at a convenient time for both teacher and student. Teachers will offer an in-person lesson, if available. The make-up lesson may be virtual or time may be added to existing lessons.
• Teachers are asked to complete all make-ups by the end of each semester (December and May). They will make a good-faith effort to provide several options for rescheduling. If a suitable time is not agreed on by the end of the semester, the student will waive the make-up lesson and no credit or refund will be applied.
• If a teacher needs to reschedule due to their personal conflict, the teacher is obligated to offer a make-up lesson. Every attempt will be made to give an in-person lesson, but virtual lessons may be given. Teachers are asked to keep their personal absences to a bare minimum.
• When inclement weather strikes and it is not safe for teachers to drive, PMM will make the final decision to convert in-home lessons to virtual lessons. PMM will notify families by email. If a family does not wish to have the virtual lesson, they may opt to skip it (no make-up provided).
• Unused make-up lessons do not roll over to the next session.
• No refunds or tuition credits will be applied for unused make-up lessons.
• Students wishing to make a permanent change to their lesson schedule must give two weeks’ notice, in writing via email to melissa@playmoremusic.com.
• Students who register in the middle of a session are not eligible for a make-up lesson unless they are also registered for the next full session.
• Instructors are required to wait 10 minutes if a student is not at their lesson at the scheduled time. The instructor will call or text before leaving. If there is more than one lesson at a house, the teacher will not return to that area. If the student arrives late, the lesson time will be shortened as needed to allow the teacher to get to their next student on time.

Summer Lessons

• Summer lessons follow all of the policies above with the following exceptions, below.
• Students are not required to take lessons in the summer to continue in the studio, but it will help with their retention of material learned in the fall and spring semesters.
• Students may sign up for a minimum of three lessons at times that are self-curated. These “À-la-carte” lessons will be days selected by the family and according to the teacher’s availability. In mid-May, email notification will be sent to parents with the confirmed lesson dates and times. These are fixed lessons and do not change.
• Due to summer lessons being individually selected in advance, NO MAKE-UP LESSONS are offered for student absences this session.
• Summer lesson times are “educated estimates”. Since teachers’ driving patterns vary from week to week, it’s impossible to always calculate the travel time exactly. Thank you for your grace and we hope you enjoy not chauffeuring to this activity.
• If a student cannot take summer lessons, but would like to secure a spot with an instructor for the Back-to-School Session, a retainer of $110 per student is due in early May. This fee is not a credit and is not refundable. This fee helps the studio determine whether a teacher can accept new students.
• Any student not taking summer lessons who then resumes in the fall semester must also pay the $110 retainer fee.

Please check the box on your registration form indicating you have read the Play More Music studio policy in its entirety, and understand and agree to its conditions. This policy was updated 11/04/26.