Payment & Policies

Pricing

*The pricing and payments below apply to all new students registering after 8-3-25.

Beginning September 1, 2025, two options are available for returning students:

Flat-Rate Tuition: For those committed to weekly lessons, offering the best value.

Drop-In Per Lesson: Flexible for those unable to commit weekly, pay per visit without long-term commitment.

For more information about the two payment options, as well as cancellation policies, see the following links:

Updated Studio Tuition & Policies  

Payment Options Comparison Chart 

New & Prospective Students

• Prospective students may sign up for an introductory lesson at the drop-in lesson rate in order to assess whether the studio is a good fit.  

• After the introductory lesson, new students must submit a $40 non-refundable registration fee before the next lesson to reserve their spot. This fee covers incidental expenses. 

• New students will initially pay at the drop-in lesson rate, but may enroll in the flat-rate plan at the beginning of the next month.

Timely Payments

• Flat-rate tuition payments are due by the 1st, with a final deadline on the 7th. Late fees are $15, and invoices are emailed.

• Drop-in payments are due at the time of service, with a $15 late fee after seven days.

• Returned check fee: $35. Payment methods: cash, Venmo, Zelle, or checks.

*Policies and pricing may change annually with one month's notice.

Missed Lessons

• No refunds or credits for student-canceled lessons. Make-up lessons may be requested, but are not guaranteed.

• Teacher-canceled lessons will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time.

• Kindly cancel lessons with 24 hours' notice. Reschedule through the Student Portal or text 803-323-7644.

• Drop-in lesson cancellations under 24 hours incur the full lesson fee. A make-up lesson credit may be requested if re-scheduled within a month.

• Flat-rate students have a reserved weekly slot. Student cancellations count as a lesson. 

Payment & Refund Policy

Lessons can be rescheduled before the 24-hour deadline but are non-refundable. 

30-Day Discontinuation Notice for Flat-Rate Tuition Enrollment Students

Students enrolled under the flat-rate tuition model may terminate their enrollment by providing a 30-day notice, along with an additional monthly payment. For instance, if notice is given on March 31, participation will continue until the end of April. Please note that partial refunds are not offered, and all sales are final.