FAQ

We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions about our program

If you have other questions or some of the answers aren’t clear, please feel free to reach out to us and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

WHO IS MUSIC LAB
Music Lab is an extension of Drum Lab, an award winning drum school. The Drum Lab opened it’s doors in May of 2005 with one main goal, to set a new standard for drumming education. After 13 years of being in business many customers started requesting for us to expand to other instruments. We heard our customers and opened Music Lab to start teaching other instruments and expanding our program. Music Lab offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in contemporary music techniques and styles.
HOW DO WE GET STARTED

To get started please visit our sign up page and. We will then set you up on a free trial lesson.

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WHAT DO WE NEED FOR LESSON ONE.

For your first lesson all we need is for you to be ready to embark on this new musical journey with us. If you would like to bring anything else you are more than welcome to do so.

WHAT DO I NEED AFTER LESSON ONE
What is necessary for future lessons are the following:

  1. Your instrument unless you are taking lessons where the instrument is present (Piano, Drumset, etc) If you are taking guitar lessons please bring your guitar. If you are a drummer please bring your drumsticks.
  2. Folder
  3. Notebook
DO I NEED A DRUM SET
In the beginning you can totally learn how to play and practice using just sticks and a practice pad. Eventually it would help your learning process if you are able to acquire or have access to some time of acoustic, electric, or practice pad drum set up.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE AN INSTRUMENT
To help you with picking the best equipment for your budget and needs we have partnered with Skips Music (a local music store) and placed some items in our store that we recommend. If you need help picking the right items please talk to your instructor and he or she can further help you with this question.
HOW DO WE PICK AN INSTRUCTOR
We will help you pick an instructor that best fits the needs of the student. How you can help us is by including some info about the student in your email to us like:

 

  • Age
  • Music Experience/ Level
  • Musical Interestes/ Styles
  • Musical Goals
  • Other helpful information about student.
CAN WE CHANGE INSTRUCTORS
We like for you to stay with one instructor for consecutive lessons, but if you would eventually like to try out other instructors that is totally an option. All you need to do is let us know, either Music Lab location owner or let your instructor know and we will have you transition to one of our other instructors and continue furthering your education and journey at The Music Lab
HOW DO I PAY FOR LESSONS
All of our payments are made online. We have a manual payment option if you are doing just a few lessons at a time or we have an autopay option if you are doing consecutive lessons.
HOW DO I CANCEL AUTOPAY
Autopay lessons can be canceled with a 30 day cancelation notice.
HOW DO I UPDATE MY PAYMENT METHOD FOR THE AUTOPAY SYSTEM
Please email info@musiclab.co,  talk to your location owner or your instructor. You can also log into your account and update your card in that system.
DOES THE MUSIC LAB OFFER RENTABLE SPACE FOR PRACTICE
Unfortunately, we do not offer space for rent.
HOW DO WE CANCEL AN UPCOMING LESSON

The Music Lab must be notified of the student’s inability to attend a lesson at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise no refund or make-up will be granted. Make-ups are only guaranteed if scheduled within 1 week of  the student’s request. Limit one per quarter.

DOES MUSIC LAB REFUND FOR MISSED LESSONS
Outside of the make-up policy mentioned above, since we have a specific lesson time slot reserved for each student and have a legal obligation to pay the instructor for that reserved slot, payment must be made regardless of attendance. This includes illness, vacations, etc…
DO WE HAVE VACATION PERIODS OR DAYS OFF
The Music Lab will be closed for a weeklong break 4 times/year. These weeks will be held on:

 

  • Easter week (Spring Break)
  • 4th of July week
  • Thanksgiving week
  • Christmas week.

This will still give each student 48 lessons/year due to the 5th lesson/month that occurs 4 times/year.

WILL YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE SAME INSTRUCTOR

The Music Lab will make every effort to keep a student with the same instructor. However, the student (by signing up) agrees that The Music Lab has the discretion to reassign a student to a different instructor as needed. The student may also request to switch to a different instructor for any reason and The Music Lab will make every effort to accommodate the student’s request. Also on occasion instructors might have days when they are not able to make a lesson at that point they will provide a substitute, offer a refund for that lesson, or do a makeup lesson.

DOES MUSIC LAB HAVE RECITALS

although not guaranteed, the music lab usually does recitals twice a year, once in the spring and once in the winter. Check out our social media pages to see highlights from recent recitals!