about
Canora Studio is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction and nurturing a supportive learning environment, following the belief that anyone can achieve high ability at the instrument when given excellent teaching, effective practice strategies, and the best resources and support available. Canora incorporates research-backed learning models and proven approaches to help students achieve lasting success. Tatum’s instruction is informed by years of teaching experience, conservatory-level training, and intensive training in both traditional and Suzuki methods. In addition to weekly lessons, she will provide individualized guidance for home practice, access to resources, opportunities for performance and community engagement, and ongoing parent education and support. A student’s success in Canora Studio ultimately depends on each student’s individual investment. Parent involvement in lessons and at home is crucial for young and early learners, and at this stage, parents are expected to be present and engaged in lessons so that they can support the student’s home practice and accelerate learning.
studio information and policies
I. Schedule:
- Lessons are scheduled on a semester basis. If a spot is available, students may join during the semester at a prorated rate.
- Canora Studio operates on a semester schedule, with lessons offered from late August to mid-December, and Mid-January through May. Summer lessons are offered on a rolling basis.
- Each Semester includes 16 weeks of private lessons.
- Students have opportunities to perform in two formal studio recitals each year, as well as additional performance practice through monthly studio classes.
- Lessons are available at 30, 45, and 60-minute lengths.
- Pending availability, additional lessons or “practice sessions” can be scheduled online on a per-session basis for students seeking extra support or in preparation for an upcoming audition, competition, performance, or event.
II. Tuition:
- Semester tuition is due in full, ten (10) days prior to the start of each semester in order to reserve a student’s spot in the studio.
- Canora studio occasionally offers more flexible payment plans upon student request but will include the applicable processing and administrative fees.
- A $60 per semester studio fee is included in semester tuition and covers accompanist fees, music printing, recital venue booking, and related expenses.
- Payment methods: Payments can be made via Stripe, PayPal, etc. with a 3% proceseing fee. No fee will be assessed for Zelle, Check, or Cash payments.
III. Attendance/Makeups:
- A specific day and time is reserved for each student and cannot be filled in the event of an absence.
- Canora Studio does not give refunds, credits, or make-up lessons for student absences (including illness, travel, school, or family events). If a student is unable to attend their in-person, they may:
- Swap lesson times with another student within the same week. This option is available for students who opted in to the studio’s lesson exchange list via the enrollment form/contract submitted at the beginning of the year.
- Attend the lesson via Zoom
- Submit a video recording for asynchronous feedback.
- In the event of a teacher absence, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Missed make-up lessons are considered student absences.
IV. Illness:
- In an effort to maintain a healthy studio environment, students with a contagious illness should not attend lessons in person. Tatum has years of experience providing effective online teaching, and can quickly pivot if the need arises to teach a lesson online.
- Students who arrive visibly ill or contagious may be asked to complete the remaining lesson time online from home, or forfeit the rest of the lesson. See makeup policies for scheduling a makeup/switch/or online lesson in advance.
- Canora Studio has extensive experience providing effective online instruction and strives to ensure continuity of learning whenever possible.
V. Media Notice:
- Photos and videos of lessons, studio classes, recitals, and other studio events will be taken throughout the year for educational, archival, community, and studio marketing purposes.
- Families and students who do not want to appear in one or all of these categories must submit a media opt-out form prior to the start of the semester here.
VI. Other Studio Policies
- New students must complete required forms for enrollment found in the current student portal, due along with the first tuition payment.
For current studio availability and enrollment, please submit an inquiry using the form below, and schedule an introductory lesson to get started!