Lesson Policies

VARGO MUSIC STUDIO LESSON POLICIES

Beginning September 1, 2025 the monthly lesson rate will be $115 per month

TUITION
Tuition is calculated on a yearly model, billing for roughly 48 out of the 52 weeks in a year.  This amount is then broken into 12 equal payments which are due the first week of each month either by cash, personal check, PayPal, or Venmo. Monthly tuition is $115.00 per month, this amount remains the same each month including those months with holidays, school breaks, or personal vacations. Some months have 5 weeks and some have 3. Vargo Studio’s tuition rates are VERY competitive with area studio rates and policies and we provide a great value for your money.  In August 2023 I compared prices of 8 other music studios in the area and prices range from $100 – $140 per month, $25 – $35 per lesson compared to $115 and $28.75 at Vargo Studio.

REFUNDS or CREDITS
There are no refunds or credits – If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson(s) for any reason, including illness, family emergency, inclement weather, or other activities I will be unable to refund or credit the lesson.  I will do what I can if I am notified 24 hrs. in advance of the upcoming absence to offer make-up lesson times as scheduling allows.

MULTIPLE LESSON DISCOUNT
Students or families taking two or more lessons will be given a discount of $5.00 per student per month.
For example, the family with two children/adults taking lessons would pay $220.00 per month instead of the full price of $230.

Police, Firefighter, Military, & School Teacher DISCOUNT
Students who are currently serving in these careers or students whose parents are serving or are veterans are eligible for a $5 per month discount. I greatly appreciate your service to our community and our country.

YEARLY CALENDAR
The annual calendar follows the Loudon County/Lenoir City School calendars.

Spring Break
Memorial Day
July 4th Independence Day
Labor Day
Fall Break
Thanksgiving Break
Christmas Break

IN-SERVICE SCHOOL DAYS will not affect the yearly calendar of lessons; I will still be
open for lessons on all in-service days.

INCLEMENT WEATHER   If schools are closed there will be lessons that day as conditions allow.  If you are unsure; please call or text before coming to see if the road up the hill into my subdivision is drive-able. Please do not risk your safety! I will try to do make-up lessons for those days as scheduling allows.

SUMMER LESSONS  and  FALL ENROLLMENT
Summer lessons are the months of June and July.  If you choose to drop lessons for the summer I will be unable to hold your lesson day and time slot for the fall.  If you wish to hold your spot for the fall of you may continue to pay the monthly tuition for the summer and attend lessons if and whenever you like, just contact me ahead of time.

Fall enrollment begins Aug 1, students who have not dropped for the summer have 1st pick for Fall Lesson times. Enroll quickly to secure your desired spot.

ANNUAL SPRING RECITAL
I provide an annual Spring Recital each year, usually at the end of April or the beginning of May.  There is absolutely no cost to students or families; providing this recital is my way of saying Thank You for your yearlong commitment and effort! 

Each student is allowed to invite as many family and friends as they wish.   All students no matter of age or advancement level are highly encouraged to participate.  It is a proud showcase of the hard work and commitment of students and families.  (And YES, pictures are encouraged!)  It is always so exciting to see a new level of confidence and maturity that performance brings to each student, as well as the inspiration it provides for other students to perform also!