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Private Lessons

Enroll in Private Lessons for the 2026-2027 school year.

Private Lessons 2026-2027

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Private Lesson Length(Required)
If Applicable
Please indicate your availability for lesson days/times and teacher preference, if applicable. (For Example: Ms. Smith: Monday-Fridays, 3:00-7:00 pm)

Student Information

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Parent/Guardian Contact

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2026-27 Private Lesson Policies and Procedures(Required)
Enrollment
Students are registered for a specific lesson/class day and time. Spaces fill quickly and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To be accepted for the current academic year, please complete the Enrollment Form. No schedule will be reserved, and lessons cannot begin, until both the form and enrollment fee are received. The Academy operates on a year-round schedule consisting of 46 weekly lessons and 6 weeks of vacation.

Tuition
  • Processing: Tuition is charged in 12 equal monthly installments on the last day of each month.
  • Payment Methods: Payments are automatically drafted via bank account (ACH) or credit card.
  • Settlement: Transaction settlement dates depend on your designated financial institution.
  • Responsibility: Upon registration, you are financially responsible for the annual Enrollment Fee.

Withdrawal
If a student needs to discontinue lessons, a 30-day written notice is required via our formal Withdrawal Form. Once received, your 30-day notice period begins. You will continue to have full access to your scheduled lessons through the end of this 30-day period.
  • You remain financially responsible for all lessons scheduled during your final 30 days, regardless of attendance.
  • Your account will undergo a final billing reconciliation to cover the specific dates in your notice window.
  • Withdrawal notices dated further than 30 days in advance cannot be accepted.

Fees
  • Enrollment Fee: $50.00 per student or $75.00 per family, due annually and non-refundable.
  • NSF Fee: A $25.00 fee will be assessed for any returned check or declined electronic funds.

Refunds & Credits
Full refunds (including enrollment fees) are only issued if the Academy cancels a group class or workshop due to insufficient enrollment. The Academy does not issue credits for any reason.

Student Supervision
Children under age 12 must be escorted into the Academy and remain with a responsible adult until their lesson begins. Parents must provide timely drop-off and pick-up; the Academy is not responsible for students before or after their assigned lesson time.

Absence & Communication
  • Attendance: Missing more than 3 lessons without prior notice may result in termination of enrollment.
  • Make-ups: Instructors are not obligated to make up lessons missed by the student. All lessons or workshops cancelled due to instructor absence will be made up.
  • Responsiveness: Students/parents are expected to respond to instructor communications (email/phone) in a timely manner.

Lesson Protocol
Parents are welcome to stay in the reception area. If a student is tardy, the lesson will still end at its originally scheduled time.

Environment & Media
  • Food/Pets: No food, drinks (except bottled water), or pets are allowed inside the building.
  • Media Release: Photographs or video of students/families may be used for promotional purposes without compensation. To exempt your student, you must notify the Academy in writing at or before registration.

Inclement Weather
In cases of inclement weather, check the Academy voicemail, website, or Facebook page. Cancelled lessons will be made up via private lesson or group workshop.

Tuition & Payment

Payment for the annual Enrollment Fee, if applicable, will be processed upon enrollment. Payment for recurring Tuition will be processed on the last day of each month. The recurring Tuition amount will be calculated based on the total number of lessons in the Academic Year. If starting once the Academic Year has begun, the recurring tuition amount will reflect the total prorated number of lessons.
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Charlotte Academy of the Arts

(704) 545-7400
15040 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
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We’re centrally located in the Idlewild Market shopping center near the intersection of I-485 and Idlewild Road between Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, and Lake Park.

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