Payment Policy

Our Lesson Rates are as follows:

• 30 Minute Lessons - $49 (Single Lesson Rate) or $165 per 4 Lessons (Recurring 4-Lesson Plan)

• 45 Minute Lessons - $74 (Single Lesson Rate) or $249 per 4 Lessons (Recurring 4-Lesson Plan)

• 60 Minute Lessons - $98 (Single Lesson Rate) or $330 per 4 Lessons (Recurring 4-Lesson Plan)

Reserving Your Weekly Lesson Time (4-Week Commitment)

When you purchase a 4-lesson plan, you are paying to reserve a consistent weekly lesson time for the next 4 weeks (one lesson per week).

Your payment secures:

• The same weekly day and time.

• One lesson per week.

• Your spot in the instructor’s schedule for the full 4-week period.

Because this time is reserved specifically for you, the 4-lesson plan functions as a recurring subscription that renews every four weeks unless you opt out in advance.

Recurring Payment & Auto-Renewal

• The 4-lesson packages are recurring payment plans.

• Your payment method will be charged for each new 4-week block of lessons.

• This ensures your weekly timeslot remains reserved without interruption.

How to opt out/Cancel Recurring Payments

To cancel your recurring 4-lesson plan:

• To stop the recurring 4-lesson plan, you must provide at least 30 days written notice before the next 4-week billing cycle begins.

• If notice is not received at least 30 days in advance, the next 4 lessons charge may still process.

• After that final 4-week period, no further automatic charges will occur.

• (See Withdrawal Policy for more).

Single Lessons

Single Lessons may be scheduled at the single-lesson rate when availability allows, but do not reserve a weekly time slot. Priority scheduling and discounted pricing are reserved for students on the 4-lesson recurring plan.

Addition Discounts

For families purchasing more than two 4-lesson plans at once, a 10% discount will be added to each additional bundle after the first two.

Payment Methods

All Payments must be made in full before the first scheduled lesson, and accepted methods are cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Other Transactions

Any lessons that do not fall into the categories above will be subject to a separate teacher-student agreement.

Sick Day Policy

If a student is sick (or showing any signs of illness), please do not schedule or attend lessons. Your health and the health of others matters. This helps keep everyone safe.

• If you or your student are sick, you may request a makeup lesson (see “Lesson Cancellation Policy”).

• Please notify your instructor as soon as possible if you are unable to attend due to illness.

• Sick cancellations must be communicated before the scheduled lesson time to be eligible for a makeup.

• All cancellations are subjected to the “Lesson Cancelation and Makeup Policy”.

Lesson Cancellation and Makeup Policy

Consistent scheduling is how we make progress together. However, we understand that conflicts come up.

Here’s how cancellations work:

1. 24-Hour Notice Required

   • If you cancel 24 hours or more before your scheduled lesson, you may request a makeup lesson. This notice may be waived (see Sick Day Policy).

2. Same-Day/Less-Than-24-Hour Notice

   • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the lesson are not eligible for a makeup lesson (except in cases of emergency or illness with advance notice).

3. Makeup Lessons

   • Makeups must be scheduled with the instructor and must take place within 30 days of the missed lesson if availability allows.

4. Missed Lessons Without Notice

   • If no notice is given, the lesson is considered forfeited and no make up will be scheduled.

This policy ensures fair scheduling and respects the reserved lesson times that are held for you.

Withdrawal Policy (Only For Those On The 4-Lesson Plan)

If a student needs to discontinue lessons:

1. Written Notice Required

   • Please provide written notice (email is fine) at least 30 days before your next billing cycle if you are on the recurring 4-lesson plan.

   • Written notice may be sent by email to matthewgorgasmusic@gmail.com

2. 30-Day Window Applies

   • Written notice must be received at least 30 days before your next group of four lessons is charged.

3. Final Billing

   • If notice is not received within the required 30-day window, you may be charged for the next 4-lesson block

   • After that final billing cycle is processed, your recurring subscription will end and no further charges will occur.

This allows us to keep your weekly time reserved and manage the schedule with fairness to all students.

Safety, Risk Acknowledgement & Liability

Assumption of Risk

Music Lessons involve minor physical activity and use of instruments and equipment. This may include, but is not limited to, repetitive motion, minor muscle strain, tripping hazards from instrument cases or cables, or minor accidents. By enrolling in lessons, the student (and parent/guardian if the student is a minor) acknowledges these risks and agrees to participate at their own discretion.

Liability Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the student and/or parent/guardian agrees to release and hold harmless the instructor and Matthew Gorgas Music from claims arising from participation in lessons and related activities, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

Home Environment & Safety (In-Home Lessons)

For in-home lessons, households must provide a safe and clear area for instruction. The instructor may pause or end a lesson if the environment is unsafe.

Supervision of Minors

A parent or responsible adult is responsible for supervision of minors before and after lessons. For younger students, a responsible adult should be present in the home during lessons unless otherwise agreed in advance.

Health & Injury Disclaimer

The instructor provides general guidance on technique and practice habits but is not a medical professional. Students are responsible for practicing within their physical limits. Any pain, discomfort, or injury concerns should be addressed with a qualified healthcare provider.

Property & Instrument Responsibility

Students are responsible for their own instruments and personal belongings. The instructor is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property during lessons. Students/guardians agree to take responsible care to protect the instructor’s equipment while in use.

Chargebacks & Billing disputes

Chargebacks are discouraged. Clients agree to contact the instructor first to resolve any billing concerns. Fees incurred due to unwarranted chargebacks may be the clients responsibility. Clients agree that unwarranted chargebacks may result in suspension of future lessons until the dispute is resolved.