River Tree Arts’ Music School
From private lessons to group ensembles, River Tree Arts offers the community a diverse selection of options.
Guitar – Voice – Piano – Drums – Ukulele – Bass – Violin
Music Lessons at River Tree Arts
Session 2: Spring: February – June
Session 3: Summer: July – August
- Music lessons will be offered in-person, at River Tree Arts.
- Virtual lessons via ZOOM can be arranged if requested.
- All lessons will switch to full virtual instruction if situations warrant.
- Ongoing enrollment is always an option provided there is availability.
- Music lessons are automatically scheduled in 30 minute increments unless students request otherwise.
- To check availability for lessons, email info@rivertreearts.org
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TUITION RATES
PAY IN-FULL RATES
These are discounted rates when the full tuition is paid upon registration.
Lessons rates are per student / per lesson.
30 minute lesson = $35.00
45 minute lesson = $50.00
60 minute lesson = $65.00
Semi-private lesson (duo / two students): Fee per student: 30min = $30.00 ; 45min = $45.00 ; 60min = $60.00
INSTALLMENT RATES
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- Installment plans are available upon request, please email kym@rivertreearts.org
- Completed, signed, and returned card authorization form is required on file before a registration can be processed.
- Three (3) Installment payments are scheduled : review the authorization form for dates when installments are due
Lessons rates are per student / per lesson
30 minute lesson = $40.00
45 minute lesson = $55.00
60 minute lesson = $70.00
Semi-private lesson (duo / two students): Fee per student: 30min = $35.00 ; 45min = $50.00 ; 60min = $65.00
MUSIC SCHOOL POLICIES
Safety:
- Please make sure that you read River Tree Arts policies.
- Students are only allowed in the building at the time of their lesson. No early drop off/late pick.
- Students/caregivers who are sick are asked to stay home until they are feeling better and only return once they meet the requirements of the Wellness Checklist.
- Snacks will not be permitted in the building. Water bottles are allowed.
- A newly completed and updated RTA consent form will be required before the first lesson.
- During office hours, parents and caregivers are asked to wait outside the building.
- During non office hours, caregivers/parents are requested to wait inside during the lesson.
Virtual lessons:
- If at any time we need to stop or pause in person instruction, all lessons will automatically switch to virtual instruction (currently via ZOOM but subject to change) for as long as necessary.
- No refunds/credits will be issued if in-person lessons have to switch to virtual instruction for any reason.
Make-Ups and Cancellations / Missed Lessons
- Registering for any lesson time contracts the assigned teacher for your specific day and time weekly. Our teachers rely on having a consistent schedule.
- Students are allowed ONE missed lesson per session that will be made up. All other missed lessons will be charged and no make ups should be expected.
- No refunds will be issued for any missed lessons.
- Lessons that are canceled by the teacher will be made up on designated make-up days or at an otherwise mutually agreed upon date and time.
- River Tree Arts follows the RSU21 inclement weather policy. When RSU21 is closed or issues an early dismissal then River Tree Arts is closed and lessons will be canceled.
- There are makeup weeks built into the calendar for cancellations made by River Tree Arts.
- No refunds are issued for snow days and instead a maximum of (2) missed lessons due to inclement weather will be made up. An arrangement will be made for additional missed lessons due to snow.
- Make-up lessons may or may not take place on the same day and time as your current lesson.
Trial Lessons
- New students are allowed one trial lesson before making a commitment to a full session. Trial lessons will be charged for at regular lesson rates.
Withdrawal from the Program
- To withdraw from the music program before the end of the session, students and/or guardians must send written notification to Kym Mabee (info@rivertreearts.org) with two weeks advance notice. The two weeks will start after communication has been received & acknowledged in writing.
- A prorated refund will be issued for the amount remaining after the two week notification date.
- If a student has not been attending regular lessons and then calls to withdraw, we are not able to issue a refund for any of the lessons previously missed.
Student Discipline
- All River Tree Arts students are expected to behave with the highest level of respect when engaging with our faculty, staff, facilities, equipment and other students.
- River Tree Arts reserves the right to immediately end any lesson due to disciplinary problems with any student.
- Disciplinary infractions of any kind will first be referred to the parents directly from the faculty.
- If problematic behavior continues, the faculty member will include River Tree Arts staff and advisors in order to determine the appropriate disciplinary action.
- Disciplinary action may result in termination from the music program.
- Refunds will not be provided for withdrawal as a result of disciplinary action.
SNOW CANCELLATIONS:
River Tree Arts will update our Facebook by 10am in the event of a full day closing or delayed opening due to inclement weather.
If weather worsens later in the day (after 10am), RTA may still cancel afternoon and evening classes. Students would be notified by email of closings decided after 10am. Students are encouraged to check their emails, Facebook, and website before heading over to RTA if the weather changes later in the day.
We pay close attention to what our local school district (RSU 21) does as well as other local organizations and businesses. Decisions are based on the safety of road conditions for commuting, entrances/exits/parking shoveled and plowed as well as other factors that could pose an inconvenience to open or stay open. We will use our best judgment when making these decisions and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
A maximum of (2) missed classes due to snow days will be made up at a later date in the session. Classes will not be held virtually on snow days
Emergency Closings/Inclement Weather
- When RSU 21 closes due to inclement weather; all group classes and private music lessons will be canceled. If RSU 21 has early dismissal, there will be no after school classes / lessons. River Tree Arts reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment.
We thank you for your patronage. We strive to provide each student with high quality instruction from fine instructors. Please feel free to contact River Tree Arts with any questions or concerns
Please feel free to contact River Tree Arts with any questions or concerns.
info@rivertreearts.org ; 207-967-9120 ; RTA: 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043