Policies & Guidelines
Here begins your great musical adventure, filled with curiosity, discipline, and creativity. To guarantee your success and happiness, please observe our recommendations.
- Be on time for your weekly lesson
- Practice
- Bring all your material with you each week
- Bring your recording device and a bottle of water
- Have a snack before your lesson
- Be ready to learn
- Celebrate your success
Payment
Voice & Piano Lesson Rates
$95 - 60min
$75 - 45min
$50 - 30min
Trial Lessons Rates
$50 - 30min
Tuition Payment
An invoice including all scheduled lessons is sent monthly. Tuition is charged monthly (not per lesson), based on the number of weeks in the month and must be paid in full (cash, checks or Zelle) at the first lesson of each month. The session includes between 14 to 16 weeks of weekly lessons. Tuition does not include piano material and special material from students. Check with the studio for pricing on special projects and short term lessons.
Cancellations
Missed Lessons
Your private lesson time has been reserved exclusively for you. If you need to cancel, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required or you'll be responsible to pay for the missed lesson.
Makeup lessons
2 makeup lessons ONLY per session will be offered to each student
Makeup lessons will be scheduled within the month and according to the studio's availabilities
A missed makeup lesson will not be rescheduled nor refunded
Vacation Notice
Please keep the studio informed of your upcoming vacations!
Leaving the studio
A 30 day notice is required to leave the studio
Any lessons cancelled by Simone will be credited
Lesson Inquiry
Message Simone any interests or questions and she will be in touch as soon as possible.
1659 Oneel Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
[ open on appointment ]
415.272.4887
simonelyne@gmail.com
Why choose Simone
Her Experience
With 25 years of teaching experience as a voice, piano teacher and vocal coach in Canada and the US, Simone instructs, nurtures, and instills a passion for music that leads to artistic and social success.
Trained as a pianist and opera singer, Simone had the privilege to sing in Canada, the US, and Europe for 20 years. She uses her stage experience and provides tools to educate and guide students for their upcoming performances.
Her Petaluma Music studio opened in 2008 and several of her students are now successful professional musicians. She has an extraordinary musical ear, an intuitive ability to communicate and equip students with the mental, physical and emotional knowledge necessary to thrive in their music. Her piano and voice lessons provide a comprehensive and robust music education.
Her Philosophy
Make music expressively - through your voice or the piano, tell your story with emotion. Discover musical freedom through technique. Embrace constructive criticism, and see how accepting your flaws can build confidence. Simone’s studio is a safe, accepting space where you are free to find, love, and elevate your unique musical talent - let your heart and mind guide your passion.
Her Personality
Simone radiates with beautiful energy in everything she does. In her company, you intuitively feel safe, happy, and relaxed. She is funny, welcoming and her passion for her work is motivating.
Around her you become more productive, more confident , more positive and more passionate. Through her artistry she is dedicated to inspire the people around her. Her devotion to her students connects them to the rich world of expressing themselves by telling a story through music.