Private Lesson Subscriptions

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• Your subscription includes the number and length of private lessons selected when you sign up.

• Lessons are normally booked at the same recurring day and time.

• Unused private lesson credits can roll over to the following month while your subscription remains active.

• Rolled-over lessons must be booked based on instructor availability.

• Lesson credits have no cash value and cannot be refunded.

• If you cannot come to the studio, you may be able to take your lesson online instead.

• Private lessons may be transferred to a friend or family member with advance approval from Mechanics of Music.

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Group Lesson Subscriptions

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• Your subscription includes the group classes selected when you sign up.

• Group classes follow the scheduled class dates and times.

• Group lessons cannot be transferred, rescheduled or rolled over.

• Missed group lessons are forfeited.

Instrument rentals are billed monthly.

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• Your rental continues until the instrument is returned and the rental subscription is cancelled.

• To avoid another monthly charge, the instrument must be returned before your next billing date.

• You are responsible for taking reasonable care of the instrument while it is in your possession.

• Normal wear and tear is expected.

• Lost or damaged instruments may be subject to repair or replacement charges.

• Rental instruments cannot be loaned or transferred to another person without permission from Mechanics of Music.

A valid credit card must be kept on file for all subscriptions.

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• Your subscription price and billing date will be provided when you sign up.

• Your card will be charged automatically on your recurring billing date.

• Billing continues until the subscription is cancelled or an approved hold begins.

• You are responsible for keeping your payment information up to date.

• Fees that have already been charged are non-refundable, except where required by law.

You may request to place your lesson or rental subscription on hold once per calendar year.

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• Hold requests must be submitted in writing at least 14 days before you want the hold to begin.

• Please include the requested start and return dates.

• Holds must be approved by Mechanics of Music before they take effect.

• Rental instruments must be returned before the hold begins.

• Your previous lesson time or instructor cannot be guaranteed when you return from a hold.

• Charges processed before the approved hold begins are non-refundable.

We require at least 14 days' written notice to cancel a lesson or instrument rental subscription.

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• Your subscription remains active until the confirmed cancellation date.

• Fees already charged are non-refundable.

• Rental instruments must be returned before the rental subscription can end.

• If an instrument is not returned before the next billing date, another monthly rental charge may apply.

• Any remaining lesson credits should be used before your subscription ends.

• Unused lesson credits have no cash value and will not be refunded.

Private Lessons

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• Please give at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a private lesson.

• Lessons cancelled or missed with less than 48 hours' notice are forfeited.

• Rescheduled lessons are subject to instructor availability.

• Exceptions may be made for family emergencies or other special circumstances at the discretion of Mechanics of Music.

• If Mechanics of Music or your instructor needs to cancel a lesson, the lesson will be rescheduled or returned to you as a lesson credit.

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Group Lessons

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• Group lessons cannot be individually rescheduled.

• Missed group lessons are forfeited.

• If Mechanics of Music cancels an entire group class, a replacement class, credit or other reasonable option will be provided.

We do our best to keep your regular lesson day, time and instructor consistent.

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• Occasionally, schedules or instructors may need to change.

• Mechanics of Music will provide as much notice as possible when changes are required.

• A substitute instructor may be provided when your regular instructor is unavailable.

• A subscription does not guarantee the same instructor indefinitely.

Mechanics of Music is committed to providing welcoming, high-quality music instruction and well-maintained rental instruments.

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Students, families and renters are expected to:

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• Treat instructors, staff, other students and studio property with respect.

• Arrive on time and prepared for lessons.

• Follow studio and safety instructions.

• Keep contact and payment information current.

• Take reasonable care of rental instruments.

• Report lost, damaged or malfunctioning instruments as soon as possible.

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Mechanics of Music may pause or cancel a subscription if payments remain outstanding, rental instruments are not returned, or behaviour creates an unsafe or seriously disruptive environment.

A one-time, non-refundable $19.99 setup fee per student is charged when joining the subscription program.

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The fee covers setting up recurring lessons, student information and billing preferences.

 

You will not be charged the setup fee again while your subscription remains active. If you cancel and later sign up again, a new setup fee may apply.

 

Applicable taxes will be added where required.

Requests to cancel, pause or change a subscription must be made in writing.

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Please include:

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• Student's full name

• Type of subscription

• Requested effective date

• Start and return dates for a hold

• Instrument information, if applicable

 

Your request is not confirmed until Mechanics of Music acknowledges it.

Mechanics of Music may update these terms when our services, pricing, scheduling or business practices change.

 

If a significant change affects an active subscription, we will provide reasonable notice before the change takes effect.

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Continuing your subscription after the effective date means you accept the updated terms, subject to applicable law.

By selecting “Agree & Continue,” I confirm that:

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• I have read, understood, and agree to this subscription agreement and the linked Student Policies.

• I understand that my subscription renews automatically and authorise recurring charges to my card at the price and frequency confirmed at checkout.

• I understand the $19.99 setup fee, attendance rules, and 14-day written notice requirement for cancellations and hold requests.

• I am enrolling for myself or am the parent or guardian authorised to enrol the participant.