Lessons are prepaid, one month at a time, on the first lesson of every month.  The number of lessons for that month must be determined at the time of pre-payment. Please look ahead at your calendar.  To not be charged for your regular weekly time slot, you must notify Laura V Music Studio at the time of prepayment that you will be missing an upcoming lesson. After prepayment, any other missed lesson with less than 24 hours notice will be considered unexcused, and credit will not be granted towards future lessons.  Due to an extremely full schedule, Laura is not able to guarantee a make-up lesson for cancelled lessons.  If a make up lesson is possible, it must be scheduled the week of the cancellation and taken within 30 days of the absence.

Vocal and musical transformation occurs over time and with consistency. Single lessons or coaching are best for a quick tune up or confidence booster before a performance or recording session, or for songwriting input.  On the occasion that students desire a single lesson, the first lesson can be pre-paid online once students have read and acknowledged all policies and waivers of Laura Vecchione and Laura V. Music Studio. Once lessons are booked, there is no refund or credit for missed lesson, though every effort will be made when given a minimum of 24 hours notice, to reschedule those lessons.  Any rescheduling must be completed within 30 days. Outside 30 days, any missed lessons are no longer valid.

• Once lessons are booked, there is no refund or credit for missed lessons, though every effort will be made to reschedule those lessons when given a minimum of 24 hours notice.
• Where a make up lesson is possible, it must be redeemed within 30 days of the absence.
• If less than 24 hours notice is given for a cancelled lesson, the lesson will not be refunded, credited, or made up.
• If a lesson is cancelled or missed by Laura Vecchione and Laura V. Music Studio, students have the option to have the lesson credited, refunded, or rescheduled.

If a student is more than 15 minutes late with no notice, the lesson is forfeited and no refund is granted.

All no show sessions are forfeited and no refund is granted.

Students are encouraged to keep their weekly time slot throughout the year, so as not to lose a spot on the schedule. If schedules change due to sports, rehearsals, performances, etc. a minimum of 21 days notice is required. Laura V. Music Studio will work to find a new scheduling option, but once a lesson time is changed, students may be subject to a waiting list, though we will do our best to make things work on both ends.

Should a lesson need to be cancelled by Laura Vecchione and Laura V. Music Studio, students will have the option to reschedule the lesson, or receive a credit or refund.

• Laura V. Music Studio Invoices through a third party platform, MyMusicStaff.com.
• Laura V.  accepts payment by Venmo, cash, check, or Paypal.
• PayPal: A 3.5% convenience fee will be added to Paypal payments which is the method on the “click and pay link” option on the invoice generated from MyMusicStaff.com.
  (To avoid the 3.5% convenience fee, options are available: Venmo to @Laura-Vecchione, cash, or check. To pay by cash, or check, contact Laura at Laura@LauraVMusic.com
• Gift Certificates Available

Payment is due the first week of the month for that month.  If payment is not received within net 20 (20 days) of the invoice due date, a $15 late fee will be charged on the following invoice.

• 55 minute online or in-studio lesson:  $120
• 45 minute online or in-studio lesson: $100
• 30 minute lessons are only offered to children ages 12 and under at a rate of: $65

Rates are standard for high level voice lessons. In the event that a student is serious about studying and cost is prohibitive, sliding scale rates have been applied on if schedule allows and on a case by case basis.

Due to a busy schedule, Laura only drives to teach in private homes when her schedule will allow.

The time it takes to travel to the home and back is time that another lesson could be scheduled. Due to this factor, prep time, travel time, and fuel prices, additional in-home lesson fees will be charged as follows:

• 15-20 minute drive from Arlington  (round trip time total of 30-40 minutes)
  $65 travel fee will be added to lesson rates listed below
• 30 minute drive from Arlington  (round trip time total of 1 hour)
  $90 travel fee will be added to lesson rates listed below

If a group of students schedule within a short distance from each other, families can share travel fee cost with the understanding that if one family cancels for that day, the other will be paying the full portion of the travel fee. Please note, travel times vary based on time of day.

Sample Student Statement:

I, ___________________ hereby grant and authorize Laura Vecchione the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute and make use of any and all pictures or video taken of me to be used in and/or for any lawful promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fundraising letters, annual reports, press kits and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration.

This authorization extends to all languages, media, formats and markets now known or later discovered.

This authorization shall continue indefinitely, unless I otherwise revoke this authorization in writing.

I waive the right to inspect or approve any finished product in which my likeness appears, including written or electronic copy.

I agree that I have been compensated for this use of my likeness or have otherwise agreed to this release without being compensated. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.

I understand and agree that these materials shall become the property of Laura Vecchione and will not be returned.

I hereby hold harmless and release Laura Vecchione from all liability, petitions, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons may make while acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate.

Signed: _________________________________

Name: _________________________________

Date: _________________________________

Sample Parent Statement:

I, ___________________ hereby grant and authorize on behalf of the following minor(s)

Minor Name,
Minor Age,
Minor Date of Birth

Laura Vecchione has been given the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute, and make use of any and all pictures or video taken of Minor(s) to be used in and/or for any lawful promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fundraising letters, annual reports, press kits, and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration.

This authorization extends to all languages, media, formats, and markets now known or later discovered.

This authorization shall continue indefinitely, unless I otherwise revoke this authorization in writing, or the Minor(s) revokes this authorization in writing upon reaching majority age.
I waive any right that I or the Minor(s) may have to inspect or approve any finished product in which Minor’s likeness appears, including written or electronic copy.
I agree that Minor(s) has/have been compensated for this use of Minor(s) likeness or has otherwise agreed to this release without being compensated. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.
I understand and agree that these materials shall become the property of Laura Vecchione and will not be returned.
I hereby hold harmless and release Laura Vecchione from all liability, petitions, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons may make while acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate and Minor(s) estate(s).
I warrant that I am of full age and have every right to contract for Minor(s) in this regard. I state further that I have read the above authorization, release, and agreement, prior to its execution, and that I am fully familiar with its contents.
This release shall be binding upon Minor(s) and me, and our respective heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

Signed: _________________________________
Name: _________________________________
Relationship to Minor(s): _________________________________
Date: _________________________________