{"id":264,"date":"2013-12-05T23:35:43","date_gmt":"2013-12-05T23:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/childrensmusicacademy.org\/pittsburgh-pa\/?page_id=264"},"modified":"2013-12-23T21:25:25","modified_gmt":"2013-12-23T21:25:25","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childrensmusicacademy.org\/pittsburgh-pa\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At what age can I begin a child in CMA?<\/a><\/dt>
\nWe start children in our Pre-Junior course as early as 3 years old. However, all our courses are for beginners up to age nine. Please contact your local studio for course offerings.
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Do parents attend class with the child?<\/a><\/dt>
\nYes! We are a parent-participation program and parents are essential to the CMA experience. Mom or Dad may accompany the child, and we often have grandparents come for the \u2018musical date\u2019 too.
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When can I enroll for new classes?<\/a><\/dt>
\nNew classes begin in the Fall and Mid-Winter, however you may enroll at any time during the year. If a schedule of new classes is not available at the time of your registration you will still be able to register and be placed in a class when the schedule becomes available.
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What is the cost of tuition? Are there other fees?<\/a><\/dt>
\nA one-time registration fee is paid upon registration, and will be refunded if your child cannot be placed in a class. The registration fee includes a CMA t-shirt, book bag, music books and all other necessary materials and handouts. A graduation-year fee is paid at the beginning of a child\u2019s last year in CMA. Please contact your local studio for current tuition and fees.
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How long are classes?<\/a><\/dt>
\nPre-Junior classes are 45 minutes. Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Master classes run 55-60 minutes in length.
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What class times are available?<\/a><\/dt>
\nClasses may be offered Monday-Saturday at various times: morning, afternoon, early evening. Please contact your local studio for current availability.
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When do classes meet?<\/a><\/dt>
\nClasses run with the traditional school year (August-May). School breaks (winter\/spring) and national holidays are observed. Please contact your local studio for more information.
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How much at-home practice is expected?<\/a><\/dt>
\nAt the beginning of a course a few minutes of practice each day is expected; 10 minutes a day during the graduation year.
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Do we need a piano at home to practice?<\/a><\/dt>
\nA piano or an electric keyboard will be needed for your child to practice their homefun. A typical piano has 88 keys, and an electric keyboard should have at least 4 octaves. If you are purchasing a keyboard-talk to your teacher-they may have some advice on brands and stores.
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Do I have to sign a contract?<\/a><\/dt>
\nNo, we do not require a contract. If you need to discontinue your enrollment in CMA a 30-day written notification is required. After the 30 days, tuition charges no longer accrue.
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My child has a learning\/cognitive\/physical disability. Can they participate?<\/a><\/dt>
\nMany students with various challenges can successfully participate in Children\u2019s Music Academy. Please contact your local studio to discuss your child\u2019s specific needs.
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My child has food allergies, will they be able to participate?<\/a><\/dt>
\nOf course! Please contact your local studio to discuss your child\u2019s specific needs.
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What if I miss a class?<\/a><\/dt>
\nIt is CMA policy to offer a makeup lesson for a child who misses class due to illness (based on teacher\/student schedule availability). If class is missed due to other reasons, please contact your teacher to receive the homefun.
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May I bring a sibling to class? <\/a><\/dt>
\nSiblings are not advisable (in the studio or classroom) in that they tend to be a distraction. Many families swap with other CMA families or use a neighborhood co-op for sibling care. If there is ever an emergency situation where a sibling needs to attend class please contact your teacher.
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