Studio Policy

 
 

Mission

Welcome to Hemdah's Music Studios, LLC!

At Hemdah's Music Studios, every student is welcomed as an individual with unique strengths, interests, and ways of learning. Piano lessons are designed for both neurodivergent and neurotypical students using a sensory-informed approach that supports regulation, confidence, and readiness to learn.

I believe that when students feel safe, empowered, and ready to learn, they are free to discover what they are truly capable of. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, curiosity, creativity, and a sense of wonder, students develop the skills they need to become confident, expressive musicians while discovering the joy of making music.

Thank you for choosing Hemdah's Music Studios. I look forward to partnering with your family to create a positive, engaging, and meaningful learning experience throughout the year.


 
 

Philosophy

I teach students ages 4 through adult. Whether a student wants to play for personal enjoyment, perform in recitals and contests, or prepare to major or minor in music in college, lessons are tailored to help each student achieve their individual goals.

I welcome both neurotypical and neurodivergent students, including autistic and ADHD learners. Every student deserves an environment where they feel safe, empowered, and ready to learn.

A healthy, tension-free piano technique provides the foundation for expressive, confident music making. Students explore a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, ragtime, praise and worship, and more, while developing the skills to become thoughtful, independent musicians.


 
 

Lessons

Each school year includes 33 lessons (28 private and 5 group). Lessons begin the week of Monday, August 25, 2025, and end Thursday, May 21, 2026. Students also receive customized training videos and a practice companion.

A calendar of private lessons, group classes, and holidays will be provided at the first lesson and also on the Calendar page of this website.

Summer Lessons: To retain your spot for the following school year, families must either:

  • Enroll in a Summer Music Camp,

  • Schedule 3-4 private summer lessons, or

  • Pay a non-refundable $50 deposit.

 
 

Tuition

Due on the 1st of each month. Late after the 10th. A $10 late charge applies after the 10th.

Payment Options:

  • Checks payable to Hemdah Salonimer-Horner or Hemdah’s Music Studios, LLC.

  • Cash, Stripe, Venmo, or PayPal

Annual Payment Options:

  • Full year due August 15, 2025 (best value)

  • Biannual: August 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026 (best value)

Monthly Option:

  • 10 monthly installments from August 15, 2025 - May 15, 2026

  • Includes a 5% processing fee

Tuition varies by lesson length (30, 45, or 60 minutes). Families should anticipate annual tuition adjustments.

 
 

A $25 registration charge per student (maximum $50 per family) is due at registration, or by July 1, 2025, for continuing students.

This charge includes printables, a new lesson notebook, lesson planning time, music selection, and your yearly parent/teacher conference.

 

Missed Lessons

No refunds or credits for missed lessons.

Options if unable to attend:

  • Online lesson (if student feels well enough)

  • With at least 24 hours’ notice or notification by 10:00 a.m. the day of the lesson due to illness, the student will be added to the makeup list.

    Makeup lessons are first come, first served when another student cancels.

  • Limit 2 per school year

  • Group lessons cannot be made up

  • If I cancel, I will provide a makeup.

 
 

Swap List

Students may swap lesson times if a conflict arises. Families arrange swaps directly using the contact list provided on a password-protected page of the studio website.

  • Phone/email use is strictly for swaps

  • The teacher is not responsible for swap mix-ups.

  • Please sign the swap list release to participate