Policy
for all private lessons
Studio Policy Summary
MDA Piano Academy
At MDA Piano Academy, piano lessons are approached as a process of learning rather than a race toward results. Each student develops at a different pace, and lessons are shaped with care for individual readiness, coordination, and musical understanding.
Learning is not limited to playing the piano itself. Listening, observing, sensing movement, and understanding how sound is produced are considered essential parts of musical growth. Body awareness, perception, and sound are treated as interconnected elements rather than separate skills.
This approach supports long-term development, healthy technique, and a deeper relationship with music. It may not suit every learning style, and families are encouraged to take time to consider whether this philosophy aligns with their expectations.
◆Academic Calendar◆
The academic year runs from after Labour Day weekend to the end of June and is divided into three semesters. July and Augusta offered separately as a flexible Simmer Semester.
Fall Semester:September-November
Winter Semester: January-March
Spring Semester: April-June
Summer Semester: July-August
The summer semester schedule is flexible; you can choose from 4 lessons, 6 lessons, or 8 lessons. Students who wish to reserve their spot for the next school year need to take a minimum of four lessons during the summer semester.
Students are welcome at any time of the year.
There will be no lesson on statutory holidays and during school break
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Winter break
Family Day
March break
Easter Monday
Victoria Day
◆Lesson Structure & Commitment◆
Enrollment at MDA Piano Academy reserves a consistent weekly lesson time during the academic year (September through June). Lessons are designed to support continuity and steady progress rather than short-term outcomes.
The studio calendar includes built-in flexibility across the year. This allows for occasional absences while maintaining consistency in instruction. While reasonable efforts are made to accommodate missed lessons, the structure is not based on unlimited make-ups.
July and August are offered separately as a flexible Summer Semester, with optional enrollment.
◆Tuition Philosophy◆
Tuition is based on enrollment rather than attendance and is not calculated on a per-lesson basis. It reflects participation in a structured learning program that includes reserved lesson time, planning, preparation, and ongoing communication.
Rather than focusing on lesson counts alone, tuition supports a balanced framework that allows students to learn with consistency while accommodating the realities of family life.
◆Partnership with Families◆
Musical learning is most successful when it is supported collaboratively. Lessons provide essential guidance, while playing at home allows students to explore, reflect, and integrate what they are learning.
Parents are encouraged to take an active but supportive role by listening, inviting their child to share music, and creating a positive environment around practice, without directing or correcting every detail.
◆Transparency & Next Steps◆
A detailed studio policy outlining scheduling, attendance, tuition, and other terms is shared with all families prior to registration. This ensures clarity and mutual understanding before lessons begin.
Families are always welcome to ask questions and take time to decide whether this learning environment is the right fit.
For families who would like to review there complete details, the full studio policy is available here:
