Willan Academy of Music School Policy


 

TRIAL LESSON

  • A trial is available per student per teacher.
  • Tuition must be paid before the day of trial lesson. Tuition is not refundable.
  • We accept payments by debit/credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex). No checks or cash.
  • 24 Hour Cancellation Policy. No credit is allowed for any notifications under 24 hours notice.
  • For sickness, a credit is allowed with 1-hour advance notice. (School may ask for doctor’s note)


MONTHLY LESSON PLAN 

Tuition and Payment Terms

  • Tuition is billed monthly, and invoices are due within 10 days from the invoice date.
  • Late payments will incur a 5% late fee on the outstanding balance per month.
  • Accounts with overdue balances may result in the suspension of lessons and classes.
  • Accepted payment methods include checks, money orders, and debit/credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express). Cash payments are not accepted.
  • A $35 fee will be charged for any returned checks.

Lesson Cancellation and Make-Up Policy

  • In-Home and Online Lessons:
    • Students or parents must notify the teacher directly via email, phone, or text with at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. No make-up lessons will be provided for cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice.
    • For illness-related cancellations, a make-up lesson may be scheduled with at least 1 hour’s notice. The Academy may request a doctor’s note to verify the absence.
  • In-Studio Lessons:
    • Students or parents must notify the Academy at info@willanacademy.com with at least 72 hours’ notice for cancellations.
    • Two make-up lessons are permitted annually, scheduled in January and June.
  • Lesson credits are non-transferable to future terms and must be used within the current school year.

Withdrawal and Refunds

  • Students wishing to withdraw must provide written notice to the Academy (not the teacher) at least two weeks in advance.
  • A full refund will be issued for any unused lessons.

 


SNOW CLOSINGS:

  • Willan Academy of Music closes for snow when the New York City public schools do.
  • Check out on our website or call us for snow closings. Credit will be issued for snow closings.

Gift Cards:

  • Valid only at Willan Academy of Music.
  • In-home lessons are available only in Manhattan, New York.
  • Non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
  • No expiration date unless otherwise specified.
  • To redeem, visit www.willanacademy.com/gift-cards-for-music-lessons/redeem and follow the instructions.
  • Lost or stolen gift cards will not be replaced.
  • For balance inquiries or assistance, contact us at info@willanacademy.com

    Credit Card Processing Fee (Effective on August 10, 2025):

  • A 1.5% processing fee applies to credit card payments

     

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Willan Academy of Music

Mailing Address:
244 Madison Avenue #171
New York, NY  10016

Office Hour:
Phone: 646-838-3990
E-mail: info@willanacademy.com