• Practicing in between lessons is of the utmost importance. Follow your instructor’s guidance on the frequency and length of practice sessions.
• It is the responsibility of the student/parent to procure all required materials for private lesson instruction in a timely manner.
• If an instructor must miss a lesson, and no substitute is available, the student will not be billed for that week’s lesson.
• Students must give at least 24-hours notice when canceling a lesson. Failure to do so will result in the student being billed for that lesson. Exceptions in case of emergency will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
• Students should arrive on time with all the necessary materials for their lesson. Failure to do so may result in lesson cancellation without a refund.
• Students must treat lesson spaces with respect. Any behavior that puts the QCSO PLP’s community relationships at risk may result in removal from the program.
• While learning something new may result in frustration, students should keep a positive attitude throughout their lesson to the best of their ability.
• Disengaged behavior (i.e. routine unpreparedness, negative attitude, missing lessons) may result in removal from your assigned studio.

Excessive Absences
If a member misses more than two weekly lessons in a row without communication, QCSO staff will reach out to student. Please notify Chelsea Sammons if this occurs.

Inclement Weather Procedure
In the event that a lesson is canceled for inclement weather, students will be notified by Chelsea Sammons via email as soon as possible at the request of the instructor.

All PLP students and families are responsible for their instruments and all personal belongings brought to lessons. Lost, stolen, or damaged instruments, instrument accessories, and all other personal items are not the responsibility of the QCSO. We strongly encourage all members to have their instruments insured. Should any damage occur to your instrument or any personal items go missing while you are participating in a PLP lesson, please notify your instructor immediately.

Student Liability
QCSO is not responsible for any injury that may occur while at a rehearsal, concert, or event. All rehearsal and performance spaces that are used by the QCSO are not owned or operated by the QCSO, and therefore the QCSO cannot exercise responsibility for a student after they have left the boundaries of the lesson space. This includes hallways, other floors of the buildings, and areas outside the respective performance spaces. Should you become injured while you are participating in a PLP lesson, please notify your instructor immediately.

• Lesson rates are set on a studio-by-studio basis. Please see the instructor list below for applicable lesson rates.
• Students may discontinue lessons at any time; however, they are not guaranteed acceptance in the same studio if they return.
• Students will be invoiced twice monthly on the 15th and the last day of the month for the periods as follows:
  • Invoice on the 15th – 26th of the previous month through the 10th of the current month
  • Invoice on the last day of the month – 11th of the month through the 25th of the current month
• Invoice payments are to be paid directly to the QCSO Business Office within 10 days of the invoice date by:
  • Check (mail to 327 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52801
  • Phone (call the business office at 563.424.7733)
  • Online (instructions sent with each invoice)
• Overdue payments may result in a delay in future lessons.

The QCSO Private Lesson Program is committed to preventing financial circumstances from becoming a barrier for any young musician’s participation in private study. Financial aid will be considered for any young musician who is accepted and submits the online financial aid application.

Musicians with a demonstrated need for financial assistance may be eligible for a partial or full financial aid award on a case-by-case basis. Families can expect strict confidentiality regarding their application and award results. The QCSO Staff is responsible for determining the number and amounts of awards provided. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of members and their families, however, we cannot guarantee that each member who applies will receive an award.

To be eligible for financial aid, a student must be of school-age, in good standing, and registered for weekly lessons.

QCSO PLP Mission
The mission of the Quad City Symphony Private Lesson Program is to provide the highest quality weekly lessons to musicians of all ages and ability levels.

Excessive Absences
If a member misses more than two weekly lessons in a row without communication, QCSO staff will reach out to student. Please notify Chelsea Sammons if this occurs.

Inclement Weather Procedure
In the event that a lesson is canceled for inclement weather, students will be notified by Chelsea Sammons via email as soon as possible at the request of the instructor.

• Plan and prepare lessons in relation to individual students’ needs.
• Teach music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to students as needed to fully participate in lessons and ensembles.
• Provide the QCSO PLP Coordinator with a complete list of required materials.
• Provide the QCSO PLP Coordinator with desired teaching days/rates and updates to teaching schedule throughout the year.
• Provide the QCSO Director of Finance with logs of lessons taught according to pay date schedule for the purpose of payroll and invoicing to students.
  • Please see submission date tab on your timesheet for deadlines.
• In a positive and constructive manner motivate students and encourage progress
• Communicate with QCSO PLP Coordinator and Director of Education and Community Engagement in a timely fashion.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge and awareness of honor band and orchestra audition requirements (IMEA, ILMEA, etc.)
• Foster an environment within the teaching studio of constructive feedback and open communication with parents.