Terms & Conditions

1. General Registration

At the beginning of each new academic year, all students will continue to be enrolled unless written communication is sent to BLA as described in Section 9 of this document.

A non-refundable registration fee of $75.00 will be charged per student each academic year, or $150.00 per family.

New students who register after the beginning of the current academic year are also required to pay the non-refundable registration fee.

2. Monthly Lessons

• Lessons are held according to our published yearly Teaching Calendar.
• Students are assigned a consistent weekly lesson time.
• No tuition is charged for holiday weeks (see calendar).
• Summer lessons are included for yearly students.
• Permanent schedule change requests must be submitted to the office at least seven days in advance (faculty cannot approve schedule changes directly).

3. Duration

• This Agreement shall have a duration of one (1) academic year, beginning on the date of signature.
• It shall automatically renew for equal periods unless written notice of non-renewal is provided at least thirty (30) days in advance..

4. Registration Fee

• At the time of enrollment, the Representative shall pay a registration fee of $75.00 which is non-refundable.

5. Payments

• The monthly tuition fee must be paid within the first five (5) days of each month.
• In case of a delay exceeding ten (10) days, a late fee of $25.00 will be applied to the outstanding balance.
• Payments made are non-refundable under any circumstances, except in the event of a complete interruption of services by the Academy.

6. Early Termination

In the event that the Representative wishes to cancel the contract before the expiration of the academic year:

• Written notice must be given at least thirty (30) days in advance.
• An administrative penalty of $95.00 will be charged for management and closure expenses.
• There will be no refund of tuition payments already made.

7. Year Teachin Calendar

The official calendar is available at the school, in each studio, and included in registration documents.

• We close for all major holidays listed on this calendar.
• Students do not pay for holiday weeks.
• These weeks are not included in tuition.

8. Tuition & Payments (Existing Policy)

• Tuition may be paid in full for the year or in monthly installments.
• Monthly tuition installments begin on October 1st, coinciding with the student’s first scheduled class, and continue on the 1st of each month thereafter.
• Tuition remains the same each month, since holiday weeks have already been factored out.
• Long months (5 lessons) and short months (3 lessons) are balanced into a consistent monthly rate.
• Tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Any account changes require 30 days’ written notice from the 1st of the month.
• Students who withdraw before July may still owe a balance based on lessons received.

9. Lesson Preparation

Students must bring:

• Their instrument (except pianists)
• Music materials
• Notebook and pencil
• A respectful attitude and readiness to learn

10. Communications

BLA provides a web-based Customer/Parent Portal: https://babyloresacademy.com/parentportal/

Families can:

• View lesson schedules
• Make payments
• Notify missed lessons
• Send direct emails

Information is also shared by email, the academy website, posted calendars, and bulletin boards.

11. Recitals

• All students must participate in recitals, with instructor approval.
• One recital per class (instrument or vocal) is required.
• Rehearsal fees will apply, determined by the number of students.
• Additional rehearsals may be scheduled on weeknights/weekends.
• A per-family rehearsal fee applies unless holding academy membership.

12. Student Lesson Absences

• Missed lessons are not refundable.
• Notify the office 24 hours in advance (written: email or text) to qualify for a make-up.
• If a student is ill, they should not attend in person.
• Students missing 3+ consecutive lessons without notice may lose their time slot.

Make-up options:

1. Zoom lesson at the same day/time.
2. Pre-recorded lesson sent if canceled 24 hours in advance.
3. One-hour group workshops available throughout the year.
4. Teacher Absences

• If a teacher is absent, a substitute will be provided.
• If no substitute is available, lessons will be rescheduled.
• Elective group lessons (theory, solfege, ensembles, etc.) do not receive make-ups if missed by the student.
• If canceled by the school (e.g., hurricane), a make-up session will be scheduled.

14. Payment Authorization & Releases

• Automatic Payment Authorization required for installment plans.
• Adult & Minor Liability Waivers must be signed at registration.
• Media Release allows photography and video for academy use.

15. Sale Terms for Instruments & Accessories

• All orders at BabyLoresAcademy.com are prepaid by credit card.
• Orders placed with La Eskina D’Lores LLC are prepaid by credit card or PayPal.
• Cancellations require approval and will not be accepted for:

o Work in progress

o Re-label production

o Private label orders

• Orders may be denied if billing/shipping information is invalid or fraudulent.
• Shipping is calculated directly through USPS.
• Backorders may cause delays; orders ship once the product is available.