Music Center Policies

The following is the full list of Music Center policies. Policies specific to individual instruction, classes, ensembles, and workshops are also noted in each of those sections.

Personal Property Liability

Music Center of the Northwest does not assume liability for personal property, including musical instruments used in lessons, classes, ensembles, workshops or other school sponsored activities. All students are encouraged to check with their personal insurance carrier to cover theft or damage.

Emergency School Closing

We are committed to remaining open whenever possible, but safety for our students is our foremost concern. In general, Music Center follows the same emergancy weather closure procedures as the Seattle Public Schools. In the event that the school is closed, a recorded message will be available on the Music Center line (206) 526-8443, posted on this website, and an email sent to all students (if possible).

Photographs and Recordings

Music Center of the Northwest uses photographs and recordings made of school sponsored functions involving students in its publications, brochures and website. If you prefer not to be included, please notify the office in writing with your registration. Verbal notice or requests will not be accepted.

Ways to Register

Registration may be submitted in person at our office 901 N 96th St; by phone: (206) 526-8443; by mail: P.O. Box 30757 Seattle, WA 98113-0757; or by fax: (206) 526-8568. Look for online registration options soon!

Payments

Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. Students may not begin classes or lessons until payment has been received. Payment may be made by cash (exact amount), check, credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Diner's Club). Fees totaling $150 or more may be paid in installments, in which case a $5 processing fee is applied to each of the subsequent payments. Payments received one week after the due date are assessed a non-refundable $25 late payment fee. Student participation may be suspended for non-payment.

Discounts

All discounts must be used in the same term as the lessons and are non-transferable.

Private Lesson "Second Student" Discount
Families with more than one student registered for private lessons may take a discount of 10% for the second student and 5% for subsequent students. The 10% discount will be taken from the smallest tuition and the 5% from the next smallest.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Notice of withdrawal from instruction and requests for refunds must be made to the Music Center office in writing. Verbal notice or requests will not be accepted. Refunds, if applicable, are determined by the date on which the written notice is received by the office, not by the postmark. The registration, late registration, and late payment fees are not refundable. Tuition refunds will be computed as follows:

Classes and Ensembles
One week or more before first class meeting 100%. Before second meeting 50%. No refunds will be given after the second meeting. All refunds are subject to a $15 drop fee.
Workshops
(Unless otherwise noted in class descriptions) – By registration deadline 100%. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline. All refunds are subject to a $15 drop fee.
Private Lessons (Individual Instruction)
Withdrawal from full year lessons requires four weeks written notification. Tuition is then pro-rated for the number of weeks remaining. All refunds are subject to a $15 drop fee.

Attendance

Credit will be given for lessons missed due to teacher absence. Students may receive a maximum of two excused absences when forty-eight hours notice is given to the teacher.

Class and ensemble fees are for the full term; student absences will not be made up under any circumstances.

Financial Aid

We here at Music Center would like to make music instruction available to everyone, regardless of your financial status. Information on our need-based scholorships is available on our financial aid page.

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