Private Lessons

Students who study singing at The Treble Chorus of New England discover the unique qualities of their individual voices while learning proper vocal technique.

The young voice is a delicate instrument and TCNE is cautious in treating it very carefully. Therefore, the earliest age for private vocal study is 12. Even at this age, instructors are very careful about providing instruction that is developmentally appropriate so that the voice is not pushed or strained.

Families with students under the minimum age may request an interview with Heather Chu if they would like to be considered for private instruction.

Private lesson tuition

• 30-minute lesson $30 each
• 45-minute lesson $45 each
• 60-minute lesson $60 each

Registration

The registration fee is $15 for members of The Treble Chorus of New England and $35 for non-members.

Payment

Payment is due:

• ASAP for September lessons
• Sept. 24th for October lessons
• Oct. 15th for November lessons
• Nov. 15th for December lessonsDec. 15th for January lessons
• Jan. 15th for February lessons
• Feb. 15th for March lessons
• Mar. 15th for April lessons
• April 15th for May lessons
• May 15th for June lessons

Cancellations, Tardiness, and Make-up lessons

Students are allowed to cancel a maximum of 2 lessons total between September to December and a maximum of 3 lessons total between January to June (this is to allow for February break and Spring break.) Any additional missed or cancelled lessons during each term will not be credited. Cancelled lessons cannot be accrued from a previous term.

Cancelled lessons must be reported by email to both Heather Chu and to the business manager Amanda Simeone, or called in by 10 a.m. the day of the lesson.

Students may request make-up lessons with the teacher. The teacher is not required to make up lessons that are canceled by the student for any reason (including illness, vacation, schedule conflicts, etc…). If a teacher cancels a lesson, a maximum of 2 make-up options will be offered to the student for each cancelled lesson. A credit is not available for make-up lessons that are refused by the student or for scheduled make-ups that are missed by the student. Credits will only be given if the teacher is unable to offer make-up options.

Students who are more than 5 minutes late for a lesson cannot be guaranteed their full lesson time.

Materials

Students are expected to bring to each lesson their music, a notebook, a blank cassette tape, and a pencil. Water is advised.

Students are responsible for purchasing printed music and materials associated with voice lessons.

Location

All lessons are held at West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd., Andover, MA  01810

Instructor

Heather Chu

Date modified: Sunday, June 15, 2008