Policies, Procedure, & Calendar

THE TALENT DEN STUDIO Agreement

2025-2026

*Subscribing to lessons and classes, getting services from a Talent Den Teacher automatically binds client to the following Agreement.

(Applies to all programs, lessons, and clients)

1. Tuition Policy

All tuition is due by the 1st of each month. A 5-day grace period is provided. On the 6th day, a $25 late fee applies automatically, whether you are subscribed or are paying outside the system. Lessons are paused until the account is current. Tuition not received by the 7th of the month results in the time slot being released to the waiting list.

ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Online Registration: Registration is collected at the first lesson and class of the year using the payment link and agreement and media release signed.

(A). New Students Group or Private: Prospective new students are encouraged to schedule a placement consultation to help advise them in their choice of lesson/classes. The consultation fee is $60. Call the Studio to schedule an appointment (914)-661-2143. (B). Payment Instructions• An annual $50 per student fee for each new and returning student is due at the time of registration.

*(C).We do not store credit cards. When you subscribe you privately put your credit card in for automated payments. This is for all payment plans. You can change your credit card by signing in to your account. The first payment is due upon registration plus the $50 annual registration.

Payments will be processed the the day of registration and per month thereafter. Starting January 1st Payments will be prorated if you start after the 7th of the month…link will be provided for such initial payments. Withdrawal and Tuition Refund Policy•• For Private and Group Lessons-there are no refunds after the two week grace period.• Partial refunds may be considered for a potentially prolonged physicsl or mental illness(c) such withdrawal notification from the group class must be submitted to the studio in writing ( email)

(D.) Failure to attend classes/lessons does NOT qualify as notification. Failure to notify the office does not release a student/parent/guardian from his/her financial obligation. Your credit card on file will be charged. Unexplained absences not given 24 hours in advance will be a PAID lesson. Teachers are paid if a student does not show up to a lesson or class. The make up lesson for that missed lesson is also paid lesson and the teacher will be unable to makeup that lesson.

•• The Talent Den reserves the right to cancel a group class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is cancelled, full tuition and any applicable registration fees will be refunded to all the students.

Semester Payments:

(E) Semester Payments- clients who pay 20 lessons in advance must finish off all the classes for that semester. Clients forfeit the remaining unused classes (excused or unexcused) and must start the new semester with either paying monthly or paying for the new next semester. Any sick days or excused absences MUST be made up before we enter the new semester. Within each semester, we have concerts, performances and events the students MUST be ready for.

1. Fall Semester is September 7th, 2025- January 31st, 2026

2. Spring Semester is February 1st, 2026- June 25th, 2026

(F.) Delinquent Accounts: The Talent Den reserves the right to stop a student's instructional activities if there is a declined card or no payment on the due date of Tuition. Classes will resume, for the student when payments are cleared. There is a $40 Fee for all declined cards The $40 will be charged immediately.

For Group ClassesThere is a $25 fee added to accounts were the student/client has an unexplained absence. To get our students ready for recitals and/theater productions, there are only 3 excused absences allowed for each semester Extremely late lessons will not be made up.

(G.) Tardiness and Make-Up Lessons

The Talent Den policies have been developed to encourage and promote exciting and enjoyable study of music to our students. Therefore, regular attendance by students is expected. Students who arrive late cannot be guaranteed a full class/lesson. There are no make-ups for missed group classes. Most Group classes have rehearsal lessons to prepare for performances. Therefore most group classes will be made up by the end of the year.

• All private lessons and group classes will be made up for teacher absences.

• Weather closure make-ups will be made for each student. during inclement weather, Zoom lessons will be used in replace of In person in the case of inclement weather.

• Make-up lessons are given at the end of each semester unless both the instructor and student agree upon an alternative time. Once a student has used all regular make-up lessons, additional absences due to illness may be made up with advance notice if a time should become available during the teacher's regularly scheduled hours.

Make-up lessons missed by a student for any reason will not be rescheduled or refunded. Students who withdraw or quit lessons without notice will be charged a $50 fee and forfeit any make-up lessons they are owed.

(H) Photographs and Video: Photographs and video taken of students at The Talent Den sponsored events may be used for publicity and marketing purposes, Please email thetalentden20@gmail.com if you would not like private lessons used for publicity or marketing purposes.

Receipts For clients paying a semester in advance. (20 lessons) Receipts can be downloaded, filled out for your records.

Monthly account receipts for Zelle payments.

Why Should You Choose The Talent Den?

Intensive Training: Talent Den offers a rigorous, professional-level training for serious actors and singers of all ages, compared to the more child-centered hobbyist focus of The Bennett Academy and other local theater schools.

• Holistic Innovative Approach: Our no frills curriculum includes not just performance but also industry insights, networking opportunities, and career coaching from top Talent and Casting Agents, and successful alumni.

• Education to Professional Industry Pipeline: While we love community theater, our intermediate and advanced students work in more professional films, theater, and concerts within one year of registration.

• Financial Programs: Students can apply to short term Clinics and gain the same access as full time students. They can schedule 2 week, 4 week and 8 week clinics, based on their personal schedule and finances. Clinic students will get access to discounted Master Classes, making it easy for them to still recieve the best arts education as their full time collegues.

• Global Reach: Through our Virtual Program, students are not limited to Westchester County, NY. We have built the careers of performers nationally and internationally. Students always have their coaches available, during tours, while on set, and before concerts and auditions.

• Artist Development: We hold our client’s hand while they build their career, we work as managers, give guidance, and help the artist pivot or stay on task for success.