More Than A Song Studios provides - piano, guitar, ukulele, hand drum, music stand, staff paper, pencils/erasers, electronics for use during lessons. Students who play stringed instruments should bring their own instrument to their lessons. It is expected that students will bring their own water, lyric sheets or any other personal supplies for their lesson time.

Yes! All students will require an instrument to practice on at home. If you need to rent or purchase an instrument, your teacher will be happy to guide and provide appropriate options and recommend the best local music instrument retailer.

Lessons are weekly at your designated scheduled time until the week of June 20, 2024. Lessons are not scheduled on statutory or school holidays (Labour Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Holidays, Family Day, March Break, Good Friday, and Victoria Day).

PLEASE NOTE: 24 HOURS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL LESSON CANCELLATIONS Each student has a reserved lesson time and is responsible for that time. Lessons will not be extended due to student late arrival. Rescheduled lessons will be provided if adequate notice of absence is provided. Rescheduled lessons will depend on teacher availability and are likely to occur outside of school hours, and in the studio or online, (if adequate connecting is available for students). Rescheduled lesson should be booked at the time of cancellation and must take place within 10 days otherwise the lesson is forfeited. If a student cancels their rescheduled lesson for any reason, the lesson is forfeited. Students may reschedule a maximum of 4 lessons in a school year. If students reschedule more than 4 times, students will be charged for the held timeslot. Students will be responsible for finding transportation to and from their make up lesson. There are no credits or refunds given for student absences. In cases of a teacher’s absence, a make up lesson will be provided and will depend on availability, or another available teacher will be provided. When buses are cancelled, music lessons will continue either in person, or online, unless otherwise notified. For in school lessons, school events such as (but not limited to); class trips, assemblies, track and field, mass, or cross country are treated as absences unless adequate notice is provided.

Occasional and optional coffee houses and community performances are scheduled throughout the year, (outside of lessons, school hours and outside of the elementary schools). These performances are encouraged for experience and all-around fun. These are no pressure events.

What Should I Expect To Get Out Of My Lesson Times? Our main goal is to have fun while learning about our instrument - discovering all of their unique capacities. Each lesson is tailored to every student’s specific and individual needs. Students will develop confidence in their musical merit and will play or sing their favourite songs with potency, strength, and confidence.

Teachers at More Than A Song Studios use proven teaching methods from a variety of music publishers and personal professional curricula. These materials are based on years of experience and represent a variety of musical styles. For your convenience, all piano books required for your lessons are provided for an additional fee of $19.50 per book. Piano dictation books are available for $6.50. For your convenience, our Piano Lesson Start Kit is available for $25.95. Excellent for each NEW student! Each Start Kit is inclusive of:- Piano Basics Book- Pencil for student exercises and note taking- Piano Dictation Book: Staff Paper for Writing Music and Exercises, Ruled Pages for Teacher Notation and Homework Notes, Piano Cheat Sheet w/ visual representation of important musical signs https://morethanasongstudios.bigcartel.com/product/piano-lesson-start-kit

Parents and friends are welcome to check out lessons or pop in from time to time. But we kindly as that you do not stay. Because of current restrictions we have a no waiting room policy. As a sidebar, we find that when parents stay during music lessons it severely hinders a child's growth and self-development. Yes parents - your child is more relaxed when you're not around... trust us! :)

The instructors at More Than A Song Studios have received their training in music programs of well-respected institutions. As well, all instructors have been active within the Canadian Music Industry, and each come with a wealth of knowledge and experience. All instructors are trustworthy and educated. Our screening process involves a thorough reference check, and an Ontario Provincial Police Vulnerable Sector Check. A Vulnerable Sector Check is a police information check plus a check to see if a person has a record suspension (pardon) for sexual offences. Vulnerable sector checks were created in 2000 to protect children and vulnerable persons and is governed by section 6.3(3) of the Criminal Records Act.

More Than A Song Studios is very conversant with teaching music lessons via online platforms, (Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or whichever platform students feel comfortable). One of the distinctive benefits is learning from the comfort of your own home. This allows for more ease and flexibility, with no travel required. It is in our experience that Online lessons work well for many students.

Lessons are $28.30 for 30 minutes of private, one-on-one instruction time. We have two packages: THE 10 MONTH MEMBERSHIP The 10 Month Membership runs from the week of September 9, 2024, and ends the week of June 16, 2025 Payments are automatically withdrawn on the 1st day of every month until June 1, 2024 Lesson fees for each month are calculated based on the number of lessons in the month on the agreed upon lesson day of the week THE SEMESTER MEMBERSHIP (16 - 20 LESSONS) The 5 Month Membership runs in two semesters, (most students continue on to Semester 2 in February) Semester 1 begins the week of September 9, 2024, and ends the week of January 27, 2025 Semester 2 begins the week of February 3, 2025, and ends the week of June 16, 2025 Payment is received upfront for the entire Semester Lesson fees for each month are calculated based on the number of lessons in the month on the agreed upon lesson day of the week

If a student and/or parent should decide to cancel lessons at any given time during the school year, a minimum of 28 days notice is required. Please note THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. Lesson credits will be provided for the remaining lesson fees.