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):
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A 1.5% processing fee applies to credit card payments
Please check our FAQs page.
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