Sadock Music 
Ian Sadock 
iansadockmusic@gmail.com 
(610) 710 - 6101 

Policy Information and Rates 

Updated August 16, 2017 

Services and Rates 

● Private Music Lessons (Piano, Guitar, Voice, Music Theory, Improvisation) 
○ 30 minute lessons:​ ​Available at faculty discretion, based on schedule and special 
needs of the student. Contact for more information. $40 per lesson 
○ 45 minute lessons:​ ​$50 per lesson 
○ 60 minute lessons:​ ​$65 per lesson 
○ Group Lessons:​ A
​ vailable at 1.25-1.5 times normal rate, at discretion of faculty. 
Contact for more information. 
○ Payment due at beginning of each lesson. Cash and check (made out to “Ian 
Sadock”) accepted. Rates for longer lessons available at request. 
○ Method Books:​ ​Piano ($8-10), Guitar ($10-15). All prices are reimbursements for 
list prices. Students may provide their own copies of approved course method 
books. 
● Live Performance (Solo Piano, Trio, Quartet, Piano Accompaniment) 
○ Rates determined upon assessment 
● Transcription Services 
○ Lead Sheet (melody, chords, lyrics, and form): ​$30/first three minutes of 
recorded music + $5/additional minute 
○ Piano Arrangement (approximate recreation of texture based on recording, 
chord symbols included, presented in PDF format): $
​ 25/page, additional 
$10/page for each melody instrument or lyrics 

 
 

○ Piano Transcription (exact recreation of recorded music in standard 

notation, chord symbols included): ​$50-75/page, additional $10/page for each 
melody instrument or lyrics 
○ Additional formats available upon request 

Expectations for Teaching Artists 

● To engage and interest the student with a lifelong appreciation of music’s beauty, 
intricacies, conventions, notation, practice, evolution, and utility 
● To ensure a joyful and minimally stressful learning environment 
● To always employ and instruct healthy techniques to avoid injury or fatigue 
● To always employ efficient, motivated, and modern pedagogical principles and maintain 
an active continued education of their own 
● To always facilitate two-way communication and permit the student to take control of 
their own education 
● To treat students, family, and their property with respect and care 
● To respond to questions or requests in a timely manner 
● To never sacrifice the sanctity of a music education or appreciation of music’s 
wholesome power, for any reason whatsoever 

Expectations for Students and Families 

● To embrace and appreciate the power and sanctity of a professional music education 
● To commit to practice the craft with care, thoughtfulness, efficiency, hard work, and time 
● To ensure that lessons are scheduled with regard to a healthy learning lifestyle 
● To maintain a clean and organized practice space 
● To invest in a quality instrument and maintenance for healthy and efficient practice 
● To treat music lessons seriously and with respect 
● To enjoy, have fun, and share their love of music! 

Private Lesson Late Cancellation and Make-up Policy 

At least twenty four hours notice is required for cancellation of a private lesson. Private lessons 
cancelled within twenty four hours are subject to a cancellation fee (at maximum, the full cost of 
the cancelled lesson), at the sole discretion of the Teaching Artist. Exceptions can be made for 
illnesses and reasonable emergencies, at the sole discretion of the Teaching Artist. In the event 

 
 
that a change in time and/or date (rather than cancellation) is amenable to both the 
Teaching Artist and student, the late cancellation fee may be waived. 

Private Lesson Practice Expectations 

In addition to learning important techniques and guiding a student’s musical discovery, music 
lessons are largely an avenue for students to learn tools and repertoire to take back to their own 
practicing between lessons. Practicing music is essential. Practicing music is paramount. 
Based on age, interest, and physical capability, different practice formats are needed for 
different students. The role of a Teaching Artist should be to ensure that the information 
gleaned by a student in a lesson is reinforced in their practice and that a healthy pace is 
maintained between lessons. Therefore, it is expected and required that students follow a 
practice regimen refined by their Teaching Artist and provide feedback about its efficacy, when 
possible. 

 
Release of Liability 
As the student, client, or legal parent/guardian, I release, indemnify and hold harmless Sadock 
Music, its member(s)/owner(s), managers, employees, contractors and agents from and against 
any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related 
to any loss, damage, or injury, that may be sustained by the student and/or the undersigned or 
their property, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision 
of Sadock Music or private property where Sadock Music provides private instruction or live 
performance. I have read, understand, and agree to the above policies and rates and hold under 
verbal contract any rates discussed in person, via electronic mail message, via SMS or text 
message, or over telephone. 

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Student/Client 
 

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Parent/Legal Guardian (if under 18) 
 

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Teaching/Performing Artist