Billing Policy - (This document does not apply to RockBand and Group Class billing policies. )

• As of February 1, 2025, all students will be billed at a Flat Monthly Student Tuition Rate.

•   New incoming students as of January 1, 2025 also apply to this policy

• Tuition = a student’s assigned teacher’s rate averaged @ four lessons / month. 

• Monthly billing remains consistent regardless of whether a month includes three, four, or five naturally occurring lessons. (example - 30 min lessons  = $40x4=$160/mo)

• Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.

• Autopay is recommended for payment processing convenience.

• Failed payments on autopay will automatically send warning notices before a late fee is assessed. 

• Tuition payments made after the 8th of each month will incur a $15 late fee. 

• Tuition payments remaining unpaid by the 15th of each month will result in student removal from the calendar. 

• Tuition Subscriptions must be cancelled with a 2+ week advance notice.

• 2+ week’s advance notice of a tuition subscription cancellation is required as a courtesy to your assigned teacher in order to allow the front desk a reasonable chance to fill the assigned teacher’s booking calendar.

• You will be responsible for paying for two additional lessons if you wait until the beginning of the month in question to give notice.

• Bellinghome strongly recommends giving notice one month ahead of the planned departure so we may plan accordingly for that assigned teacher’s time slot.

• Bellinghome appreciates everyone’s understanding and consideration in this manner as we work to support the musicians teaching independently with us!

Make-Up Credits Policy

• A lesson cancellation made with at least 24 hours’ advance notice will earn a make-up credit.

• A make-up credit expires 90 days from the cancellation date.

• Make-up credits can only be used for make-up lessons.

• Make-up credits cannot be applied to invoices. 

• Discounted invoices will not be provided unless a teacher is absent & no substitute is available.

• Students may receive up to: 

• 3 make-up credits per quarter

• 12 make-up credits per year

• Quarterly periods are defined as: 

• January 1st - March 31st

• April 30th - June 30th

• July 31st - September 30th

• October 31st - December 31st

Lesson Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

• All lesson cancellations and rescheduling must be arranged through the MMS Student Portal, or the front desk via phone or email.

• The MMS Portal allows students to cancel lessons and register for make-up slots with at least 24 hours’ advance notice. 

• Notifications are automatically sent to the desk and teacher upon scheduling changes made within the MMS Portal.

• Teachers will be open to communication about scheduling conflicts or other concerns, but teachers will not manage the Bellinghome lesson calendar directly.

• Follow links below to view short instructional videos on how to add the MMS icon to your mobile home screen, self-cancel and register for make ups as well as manage payment methods/turn autopay on or off.

• How to log in and place the MMS icon on your homescreen (iphone/ipad) 

• How to self cancel and reschedule

• How to make payments & manage payment methods (cards vs. bank accounts & autopay)

Office Closure Policy

• Bellinghome is formally closed on the following Holidays: (See Bellinghome’s Calendar for exact dates)

• January 1st  - New Year’s Day

• February - President’s Day

• May  - Memorial Day

• June - Juneteenth

• July 4th - Independence Day

• September - Labor Day

• November - Thanksgiving

• December / January - Winter Break

• By default, lessons will not be scheduled on holidays without prior arrangement with assigned teachers.

• Make-ups will be allowed on holidays if both the teacher and student agree to meet. 

• Holiday schedulings must be arranged directly through the front desk.

Unchanged Policies In Effect

Teacher Cancellations Policy

• If a lesson is canceled by the teacher, and no suitable substitute teacher is available, a monetary credit equal to the cost of one lesson will be applied to the next invoice.

Short-Notice Cancellations Policy

• No-shows / lessons missed without prior notification will not be eligible for make-up credits.

• Lessons canceled with fewer than 24 hours’ advance notice will not be eligible for make-up credits.

• Exceptions to this rule can be discussed with the front desk to determine whether or not a make-up can be issued in times of explicit emergency circumstance as warranted by urgent medical necessity or personal health and safety protection as caused by severely inclement weather conditions or catastrophic events. 

Policy Questions Support

To ensure a smooth transition, we have brought on Jadyn as a part-time Senior Project & Consulting Manager and Lead Communications Specialist. Jadyn, alongside our front desk staff, Zach, and myself, Nick Taylor, as owner, will be available to address questions and concerns during this transition.

Contact Jadyn:
Phone: (360) 922-9979
Email: communications@bellinghomeschoolofmusic.com
Please leave a detailed message if you receive her voicemail, including your name, student information, and assigned teacher(s). Jadyn will respond as promptly as possible and will be making time to accommodate after-hours calls as needed when she is available.

Accommodation Requests

If this policy presents an undue burden or does not meet your student’s needs, please contact the front desk to discuss potential accommodations.

Bellinghome School of Music looks forward to many continued years of music, education, and growth for our community. Thank you for being here with us!

Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor
Owner, Bellinghome School of Music