FAQ’s

FAQs

  • We run a school year program. The monthly tuition is 1/9th of the total for the school year providing a consistent, budget-friendly amount. It is not tied to the number of classes or lessons offered in a given month.

    Each class or lesson option on our schedule lists a monthly tuition that will be charged automatically using a credit card on file. There is a semi-annual materials fee for all students enrolled in level 4 and 5 classes. The materials fee is charged on the first day of enrollment(usually September) and on January 1st.

    Summer Camp tuition varies based on the length of the camp and the kind of experience we are providing. Please see the specific classes for more information.

  • We understand that circumstances can change for families impacting your ability to participate in live instruction.

    If you need to pause or cancel your enrollment, please send us an email prior to the 1st of the month. (If notice is received after the 1st of the month, the tuition for the current month will still be charged.)

    ​ Please email your notice to busybeatsmusic@gmail.com.

    ​ Registration and materials fees are non-refundable.

  • Busy Beats Music classes are held at childcare centers, preschools and schools, as well as public locations. Our public programs are open to the general public while our childcare center and school programs are only open to those enrolled at the location.

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  • -Weekly 45 minute classes (or 60 minutes in level 5 program)

    -Personal Instrument Kit, which varies by level

    -Access to all music on Kindermusik app

    -Online Parent Resources to go with each level – activities, ASL library for baby classes, mp3 files, parenting tips

    -Unlimited Makeups as long as you are enrolled

    -Personalized Progression Plan for each student

    -Parent Education (in class and online)

    -Special Events during the school year

  • Absolutely! Enroll any time of the year! We are always happy to welcome new students to our Kindermusik family! You may start lessons at any time of the year and pause enrollment as needed. We’ll gladly pro-rate tuition if you start Kindermusik classes partway through the month.

    Once enrolled, we’ll keep you enrolled until you tell us you need to pause or withdraw. No need to constantly fill out forms to re-enroll. We want to keep things easy and convenient for you.

  • You have unlimited makeup classes as long as you are enrolled. Simply text your teacher to let them know that you're missing class and let them know which class you would like to drop in on to makeup the missed class. (*Currently our ability to offer in person make-up classes is impacted by limited class availability, however as we grow we will be offering unlimited makeups throughout the year for enrolled families who experience illness or have extenuating circumstances. We do not pro-rate or refund for student absences. Make-ups are not guaranteed as they are based on availability.

    (Please do your best to attend your scheduled day/time with regularity, as your child is best served when he/she has a consistent routine, attending the same class with the same children and teacher).

  • Our curricula is designed to grow with your child through their first full 7 years of early childhood. While every child has unique needs along their learning journey, we normally recommend moving up to the next level about 3 to 4 months after your child's birthday, as a general rule of thumb. Do feel free to consult with our teachers as well for an individualized recommendation, as we recognize once again that each child is unique in their learning needs, and we're here to partner with you at every stage of your child's development.

  • -Yes! We are always willing to start a public program near you. The easiest way for this to happen is for you to form a group of eight children/families willing to take part in a semester. These could be children from your neighborhood, friends from church or synagogue, or your parent groups. We’re happy to help talk through ideas on how to make this happen. Please contact us at Busybeatsmusic@gmail.com for more information.

POLICIES

 Make-up Class

*Currently our ability to offer in person make-up classes is impacted by limited class availability, however as we grow we will be offering unlimited makeups throughout the year for enrolled families who experience illness or have extenuating circumstances. We do not pro-rate or refund for student absences. Make-ups are not guaranteed as they are based on availability.

(Please do your best to attend your scheduled day/time with regularity, as your child is best served when he/she has a consistent routine, attending the same class with the same children and teacher).

Tuition Payments

  • Our classes run from September through May. Total School year charges are divided into 9 monthly payments for your convenience. The monthly installment (regardless of number of classes per month) is an average of these 34 to 42 classes. Installments are automatically processed on the first of each month with the card we have on file for you. Families are invited to enroll any time and we will pro-rate the monthly installment. Payments more than ten days late will be assessed a 20.00 late fee. For payments over 20 days late, classes will be suspended until fees are current. A Semester Materials fee is automatically applied to each family upon enrollment and on Jan 1st.

  • ON-GOING ENROLLMENT When you join our studio your enrollment is on-going until you let us know us otherwise. Your child will Step UP through the various levels of our program when they are ready. If you need to withdraw you may do so at the end of a month. School Year Membership is NOT A CONTRACT, and you can opt out at any time by notifying us via email prior to the 1st of the upcoming month. Once a payment is processed for that month, it is non-refundable (unless other arrangements have been made). Cancellation for future months will then go into effect.

    Missed classes are neither prorated nor refundable. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please notify us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Cancellations are not accepted mid-month and class placement will not be held upon withdrawal. All make-ups must be completed while currently enrolled in classes. Make-ups are not available after withdrawal

    What if I’m joining after the school year has started?

    You can subscribe at any time throughout the school year pending availability and guaranteed your class space through May. Members entering after September will only be charged for remaining weeks/months in the school year and semester materials fee will be discussed and determined at that time.

    SCHEDULED BREAKS Our Scheduled Breaks are built into our 42 week season and are not included in your tuition. They include the typical breaks that school districts take such as Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays and Spring Breaks. We follow the Local School calendar at our Specific location. In an effort to keep things easy for our families, we also break for select holidays and peak travel times for families. Occasionally some breaks will be used to make up classes, but you will be notified in advance.

    CANCELLED CLASSES Any classes cancelled due to educator illness or a weather event will be re-scheduled. We follow the School District closure system or facility closure policy for your specific location. We will text/email our families and post any closures on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We also use the Remind system for getting message to families quickly. Please be sure to join the Remind group for your child's class.