Registration for Private Studio Lessons

New Students who require placement for private studio music lessons should first connect with Stephanie at the MHC Conservatory Office. She will be happy to refer you to the perfect instructor for your needs! Connect with the MHC Conservatory Office directly at 403.529.3880 or conservatory@mhc.ab.ca.

1. CONTACT US:
   • Phone or email: 403.529.3880 or conservatory@mhc.ab.ca
   • In Person: MHC Conservatory located in the Cultural Centre
2. MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: During this meeting, you will confirm the following details:
   • A mutually convenient lesson time (day of the week, daytime or evenings)
   • Lesson duration (30, 45 or 60 minutes)
   • Start and end dates
     
     
3. SCHEDULE YOUR LESSON: Students/Parents must complete and sign the MHC Conservatory Registration form and submit to Stephanie at the MHC Conservatory Office for confirmation of registration.
   
   Full Year: September - June
   Registration opens July 1
   
   Fall Semester: September - December
   Registration opens July 1
   
   Winter/Spring Semester: January - June
   Registration opens Nov. 1
   
   Summer Semester (pending instructors): July and August
   Registration opens June 1

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Lesson Payment Schedule

Private Studio, Academy and Theory Lessons

• A non-refundable registration deposit is required at time of registration to secure placement. The deposit will be credited to the overall balance owing.
  
• Fees for all MHC Conservatory non-credit courses are charged per semester, payable in full and due during the 1st week of classes of the current semester.
• For students registered for the Full Year Semester (September – June):
  • 1 Payment (50% of full tuition) is due during the 1st week of classes of the Fall Semester
    
  • 2 Payment (remaining 50% of full tuition) is due during the 1st week of classes of the Winter/Spring semester
• Failure to make the first payment may result in withdrawal from classes and forfeit of the non-refundable registration deposit.
• Registration will not be permitted when previous fees are outstanding.

Withdrawal Policy and Dates

• To avoid requests for refunds, please ensure you can fully commit to the program before you register.
• If you have to withdraw from lessons, refunds are based on the date a signed withdrawal form is submitted to MHC Registration Services.

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing to the MHC Conservatory Office at conservatory@mhc.ab.ca.

Private Studio/Academy/Theory

Private lessons will be refunded as follows:

• The instructor will be asked to confirm how many lessons (received and missed/forfeited) have taken place. You will then be refunded the remaining balance, LESS an additional 4 lessons that will be deducted from the total refund owing (roughly an additional month of lessons).
• Example: If you pay for 30 lessons, and you have taken 4 and missed 1, your refund will be: 30 - 5 - 4 = 21 lessons refunded.
• A tuition refund will be issued less a $50 processing fee.