Studio Policy
Waiting room for parents as they watch and hear live their children take their piano lessons in our music school!
Contact Information:
Email: ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.comTelephone: 801-895-6575 or 801-888-888-8622
Studio Location: Daybreak, South Jordan, UT 84009
Call 801-895-6575 or 801-888-8622 for studio address or email: ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.comSchool days and hours open
Fall/Winter semester lessons
Lessons are taught Mondays thru Wednesdays, 6am - 7pm.
Contact director Gina Barton, ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com for availability.
Summer Semester lessons
Lessons are taught Monday-Tuesdays. 6am-7pm.
Barton Music School Policies:
Parent Responsibilities
Parents have the following responsibilities:
Student Responsibilities
Students have the following responsibilities:
Hints for Parents:
Hints for Parents:
Remember that quality practice is more productive than long periods of less focused practice.
Ideal/recommended practice times will vary per child. Small children may be only able to focus 10-15 minutes. As soon as you see your child start to not focus, it is probably a could time to change to a moving activity. Turn on some music and have them march to the pulse or open up their writing book and draw some notes. Make it fun!
It is best to pick a regular practice time for each day. Consistency is the key to success!
Practice at least five days per week. If this seems difficult, then work up to it. Create a successful habit.
Intermediate level students should practice 30-45 minutes.
Advanced students should practice 45-60 minutes.
Remember you get out of it what you put into it.
Ideal/recommended practice times will vary per child. Small children may be only able to focus 10-15 minutes. As soon as you see your child start to not focus, it is probably a could time to change to a moving activity. Turn on some music and have them march to the pulse or open up their writing book and draw some notes. Make it fun!
It is best to pick a regular practice time for each day. Consistency is the key to success!
Practice at least five days per week. If this seems difficult, then work up to it. Create a successful habit.
Intermediate level students should practice 30-45 minutes.
Advanced students should practice 45-60 minutes.
Remember you get out of it what you put into it.
Student Hygiene
Hygiene for students is important. Students and parents are to take off their shoes and coats and place them neatly in the lobby. No food or drinks are permitted in the waiting area or in the music studio. Students are to wash their hands in the entrance bathroom area before coming down into the music school. If your child is sick, please have them sanitize well before coming to their lesson. I also encourage sick students to Zoom or Facetime their lessons. 24 hrs. notice is required for online lesson set up.
Attendance
Please read this important information:
A student that does not attend a lesson misses the benefit of that lesson. Your tuition reserves you a weekly time slot as well as benefits within the studio. There will be no rescheduled lessons when canceled by the student. No exceptions. However, there are two alternatives for missed lessons.
Option 1: If 24 hours' notice is given before a missed lesson, the student's lesson will be Zoomed or Facetimed at the student's scheduled lesson time and then sent to the parent's cell phone number.
Option 2: If 24 hours' notice is given before a missed lesson, the student may request by text or email to have a Zoom or Face Time lesson. FaceTime: ginabarton12@gmail.com or 801.895.6575. It is student's responsibility to call teacher at student's assigned lesson time for FaceTime or Zoom lesson.
If I must miss a lesson, which happens rarely, I will be happy to reschedule with you when there is a convenient time to do so.
MANDATORY Parking
Park your car on the North side of Roaring Road going the correct direction. Be respectful of neighbors' driveways and never block road entrances to alleys. Enter and exit the music school using the sidewalk that leads from the FRONT of the house to the rear door on the side of the house. ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING, DROPPING OFF, or PARKING on Sallisaw Lane. (behind our house). This is a liability issue as well as a safety concern for students. Parents, please walk your students into the studio, or park close by so that students will be able to get safely back into your vehicle. If this policy is not followed, student will be terminated. Thank-you.
Holidays, Breaks, and Summer Teaching
Tuition fee is a monthly charge, which averages four lessons during a one year time period. Tuition remains the same for every month including the months that your child receives five lessons or three lessons. The extra (fifth) lesson given will be applied to vacation time taken off. Vacation time includeS 4 weeks per year. Vacation times will be posted on the bulletin board as well as emailed too all student. Vacation are usually the months of December and May.
Studio closed: Dates will be posted on bulletin board and written on your child's lesson.
July 4th (lesson made up if July 4th falls on Mon. or Tues.)
I teach many holidays, so if you are unable to attend, be sure to email me 24 hours before your child's lesson at ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com. Your child's lesson will be given using Face Time, Zoom, or videoed during their weekly scheduled time.
Students are encouraged to continue lessons during the summer months. If you choose to take summer or fall lessons, a non-refundable deposit of $50 for each semester is required to secure your child a specific day and time ion the music schedule. Deposits are applied to July or September's tuition.
If there is not an available opening, your child will be put on a waiting list until a day and time becomes available.
Camp fees of $105 (includes materials/registration) is due before camp begins. Payment of camp fee secures your child a slot in our 5 day summer music camps.
Students can purchase packaged lessons for summer months instead of scheduling weekly private lessons. (See "Packaged Piano Fees" below.) This allows the student to check back in with the teacher to be sure mistakes are not being practiced during the entire summer. Mistakes take weeks to correct.
All information pertaining to music events and lessons is emailed to you, posted on music school bulletin, and website online calendar. If you have forgotten your username or password, please email ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com.
Summer Music Camps
The two biggest struggles that music students encounter when studying a musical instrument are recognizing the music note names: notation, and decoding rhythm: the duration a note is to be held. Summer note reading and rhythm camps address these two very important areas of music that all musicians must be competent at to succeed as a musician.
Summer music camps
A student that does not attend a lesson misses the benefit of that lesson. Your tuition reserves you a weekly time slot as well as benefits within the studio. There will be no rescheduled lessons when canceled by the student. No exceptions. However, there are two alternatives for missed lessons.
Option 1: If 24 hours' notice is given before a missed lesson, the student's lesson will be Zoomed or Facetimed at the student's scheduled lesson time and then sent to the parent's cell phone number.
Option 2: If 24 hours' notice is given before a missed lesson, the student may request by text or email to have a Zoom or Face Time lesson. FaceTime: ginabarton12@gmail.com or 801.895.6575. It is student's responsibility to call teacher at student's assigned lesson time for FaceTime or Zoom lesson.
If I must miss a lesson, which happens rarely, I will be happy to reschedule with you when there is a convenient time to do so.
MANDATORY Parking
Park your car on the North side of Roaring Road going the correct direction. Be respectful of neighbors' driveways and never block road entrances to alleys. Enter and exit the music school using the sidewalk that leads from the FRONT of the house to the rear door on the side of the house. ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING, DROPPING OFF, or PARKING on Sallisaw Lane. (behind our house). This is a liability issue as well as a safety concern for students. Parents, please walk your students into the studio, or park close by so that students will be able to get safely back into your vehicle. If this policy is not followed, student will be terminated. Thank-you.
Holidays, Breaks, and Summer Teaching
Tuition fee is a monthly charge, which averages four lessons during a one year time period. Tuition remains the same for every month including the months that your child receives five lessons or three lessons. The extra (fifth) lesson given will be applied to vacation time taken off. Vacation time includeS 4 weeks per year. Vacation times will be posted on the bulletin board as well as emailed too all student. Vacation are usually the months of December and May.
Studio closed: Dates will be posted on bulletin board and written on your child's lesson.
July 4th (lesson made up if July 4th falls on Mon. or Tues.)
I teach many holidays, so if you are unable to attend, be sure to email me 24 hours before your child's lesson at ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com. Your child's lesson will be given using Face Time, Zoom, or videoed during their weekly scheduled time.
Students are encouraged to continue lessons during the summer months. If you choose to take summer or fall lessons, a non-refundable deposit of $50 for each semester is required to secure your child a specific day and time ion the music schedule. Deposits are applied to July or September's tuition.
If there is not an available opening, your child will be put on a waiting list until a day and time becomes available.
Camp fees of $105 (includes materials/registration) is due before camp begins. Payment of camp fee secures your child a slot in our 5 day summer music camps.
Students can purchase packaged lessons for summer months instead of scheduling weekly private lessons. (See "Packaged Piano Fees" below.) This allows the student to check back in with the teacher to be sure mistakes are not being practiced during the entire summer. Mistakes take weeks to correct.
All information pertaining to music events and lessons is emailed to you, posted on music school bulletin, and website online calendar. If you have forgotten your username or password, please email ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com.
Summer Music Camps
The two biggest struggles that music students encounter when studying a musical instrument are recognizing the music note names: notation, and decoding rhythm: the duration a note is to be held. Summer note reading and rhythm camps address these two very important areas of music that all musicians must be competent at to succeed as a musician.
Summer music camps
- are offered to students studying a variety of instruments.
- Our curriculum concentrates and explores note reading, rhythm, or hymn playing.
- Attending a music camp offers a foundation which is explored from an introduction to a very advanced level within a five day period.
- Students are tested throughout the week multiple ways to show levels of accomplishment.
- Attending a music camp enables participant to progress more quickly in their private lessons.
Five day, M-F, music camps (Monday-Friday) in 50 minute classes during the summer. Class size is limited. A non-refundable $105 camp fee is required to guarantee your child a slot in music camp. Summer music camp focuses on music note reading as well as interval and rhythm decoding.
- Hymn playing summer camp is offered to students that are reading and playing at a level 3. If you're unsure if your child qualifies, please contact me.
- Contact us at 801-895-6575 or ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com to let us know the camp you would like your child to attend.
- Payment of camp guarantees your child a spot in the music camp. Classes are limited in size.
- 2026 Camps offered:
- Note Reading Music Camp-M-F, June 15-19, 2026, 2pm-3pm.
- Hymn Playing-TBA
- Rhythm Music Camp-TBA
Tuition Policy and Payment Methods
A non-refundable registration fee is required to be paid each academic year. Fees: $32 per student or $66 per family (three or more) Fees will be charged at the beginning of fall semester. Fees enable Barton Music School to provide students with the most current technology, cutting edge music software, incentives, awards, handouts, use of iPads, music games, studio website, and other miscellaneous items.
Recital Fee per recital: $15 per student or $30 per family. (three or more)
Monster Concert fee: $20 per student or $40 per family. (three or more)
Tuition is a monthly charge. Payment can be paid with different options such as cash, online bill pay, personal check, or credit/debit card through PayPal. See below for more details on payment methods.
Tuition remains the same each month and is based on enrollment, not attendance. Tuition reserves your child's exclusive lesson time during the year, whether he or she attends lessons or not. There are no refunds for missed lessons. (Please keep in mind that for every hour enrolled in piano lessons, I am investing an average of two to three hours or more of my time outside of my regular teaching schedule in preparation.)
There are several methods of payment:
A non-refundable registration fee is required to be paid each academic year. Fees: $32 per student or $66 per family (three or more) Fees will be charged at the beginning of fall semester. Fees enable Barton Music School to provide students with the most current technology, cutting edge music software, incentives, awards, handouts, use of iPads, music games, studio website, and other miscellaneous items.
Recital Fee per recital: $15 per student or $30 per family. (three or more)
Monster Concert fee: $20 per student or $40 per family. (three or more)
Tuition is a monthly charge. Payment can be paid with different options such as cash, online bill pay, personal check, or credit/debit card through PayPal. See below for more details on payment methods.
Tuition remains the same each month and is based on enrollment, not attendance. Tuition reserves your child's exclusive lesson time during the year, whether he or she attends lessons or not. There are no refunds for missed lessons. (Please keep in mind that for every hour enrolled in piano lessons, I am investing an average of two to three hours or more of my time outside of my regular teaching schedule in preparation.)
There are several methods of payment:
- Cash--Please put cash in an envelope with student's name on the outside.
- Online bill pay through your bank. Checks payable to Piano Made Easy LLC, 5012 W Roaring Road, South Jordan, UT 84009
- Credit, debit cards, & PayPal will no longer be accepted.
- Venmo. Download the Venmo app on your phone. Send tuition to one of the following on Venmo app. email: musicteacher5012@gmail.com, 801-895-6575, or gina-Barton-1. My photo in my profile shows me wearing an long orange dress with beach in the background.
Tuition is not adjusted or credited for any reason (see "Holidays, Breaks, and Summer Teaching.") Tuition is due the first day of each month. A $15 late fee will be charged after the fifth of each month. Your tuition reserves your time slot in my teaching schedule. Returned checks will require a $25.00 bank fee.
2026-2027 Fees for Piano Lessons
Annual Registration Fees:
$32 per student
$66 per family. (three or more)
Annual Registration Fee for online students
$66 per student
$106 per family. (three or more)
2026-2027 Monthly Fees for Private Lessons
2026-2027 Fees for Piano Lessons
Annual Registration Fees:
$32 per student
$66 per family. (three or more)
Annual Registration Fee for online students
$66 per student
$106 per family. (three or more)
2026-2027 Monthly Fees for Private Lessons
- 30 minute lesson: $158
- 45 minute lesson: $237
- 60 minute lesson: $316
- There may be additional charges for books purchased at Barton Music School. We provide books to purchase as a convenience to parents; however, you are welcome to purchase your own books at any music store.
2026-2027 Monthly Fees for Semi-private Group Lesson
(two students)
- weekly 30 minute lesson: $94 per month per student
- weekly 45 minute lesson: $141 per month per student
- weekly 60 minute lesson: $188 per month per student
Deposits for Semi-private Lessons
First and last month's tuition is due before the first lesson if the two students are from different families. Last month's tuition will be applied to student's last month of lessons if a 30 days emailed notice is given. Semi-private lessons are limited to two students. It is helpful to find your own partner however, if you cannot, please email me at ginabarton@musicteacherlesson.com.
Deposits for Group Class Lessons
Non-refundable deposits of $50 per student, per semester will secure a time slot in fall, winter, or summer group classes. Deposits will apply to group class tuition. Payment of deposit, reserves the student a slot and a slot is secured on a first paid deposit basis. If you schedule a spot on calendar, but do not immediately make deposit payment, the day and time you picked will be nullified and may be given to another student.
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Semi-private Group Lessons Committment
When signing up for semi-private lessons, both students are required to attend the whole semester.A time slot has been set aside for two students, and other students have been turned away. Terminating mid-semester is not fair to the remaining student, who no longer has a partner nor is it considerate to Barton Music School.
2026-2027 Semester Fees for Group Piano Lessons
Group piano classes are a terrific way for a beginning pianist to start. Group classes are paid by semester (no refunds)
Class size is limited to eight students. Class will be canceled if less than four students are enrolled.
- $50 deposit required to secure a slot in group class per semester. Deposit will be applied to group class tuition.
- Summer semester 2026: $259 June 2
- Fall semester 2026 $455 Aug. 18th
- Winter semester 2027 : $494 Jan. 5(more lessons)
Additional fees are annual registration and recital fees.
- Annual registration fee of $32 per student or $66 per family (three or more ) will be charged at the beginning of fall semester.
- Additional charges for music book may apply (start-up book, method book, or seasonal books,)
- No refunds are given for early termination of group piano class.
2026-2027 Fees for Packaged Private Piano Lessons
This is a great solution for students that are going to be out of town for part of the summer or school year. Lessons are scheduled for available slots on the calendar. No make-ups made for missed scheduled lessons.
- Three (30 minute) lessons: $130
- Four (30 minute) lessons. $172
- Six (30 minute) lessons $258
Students that purchase packaged lessons will:
- Pay the cost of the package upfront. No refunds.
- No make-ups for missed lessons.
- Not have a regular weekly lesson time.
- Schedule a lesson by selecting an available time during the week.
- Not have a guaranteed spot in the studio fall semester but can continue to purchase packaged lessons until available spot opens up.
$50 Non-Refundable Deposit Secures Student a Day and Time Slot
Private, Semi-private, and Group Class Lessons
A $50 non-refundable deposit per fall, summer/winter, or summer semester, per student secures your child a spot on the schedule. Email ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com to find available openings. Deposit are highly encouraged to be paid prior to the start of each semester to insure availability. Group class deposits will apply to semester tuition. Deposits for private or semi-private lessons will apply to the second month of the semester. e.g. September, July, or February. If there is not an available spot on the schedule, students will be put on the wait list.
Limited time and day slots are filled based on receipt of deposit payment. If you schedule a spot on calendar, but do not immediately make deposit payment, the day and time you picked will be nullified and may be given to another student.
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Emails that do not work well with our website system are those ending with the following:
- @msn.com
- @outlook.com
- @hotmail.com
- @live.com
Scheduling for Piano Lessons
After filling out registration page (found on home page, upper left, contact), and be accepted, you may log in to website and see studio events calendar. Email me to secure a lesson slot on the schedule. ginabarton@musicteacherlessons..com or call me at 801-895-6575 or 801-888-8622
Early Semester Registration
Registration for semester begins as soon as semester's hours are posted on website calendar, bulletin board, or on monthly invoice announcements.
It is the parent's responsibility to notify our music school if you are requesting a certain day or time.
Email me at ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com
Payment of $50 non-refundable deposit, per student, per semester is required immediately to secure a slot on the schedule. Payments are accepted using Venmo, personal check, or cash.
Recitals and Performances and Recital fees
Three piano recitals are held per year for private, semi-private, and upper level group piano students: Christmas, Spring and end of summer. In addition to this, students will perform ensembles in the Piano Monster Concert held at South Towne Shops in May.
Recital fees: $15 per student or $30 per family. (three or more students). Christmas, Spring, & Summer Recitals are held.
Monster Concert Recital fees: $25 per student. 2027 Monster Concert is Friday, May 7, 5pm. at South Towne Mall, Sandy, UT.
Recital dates will be posted on music school calendar, website calendar, or on announcements found at the bottom of your monthly invoice. Student will be assigned a recital time. Changes in time may happen prior to the recital date due to logistics. Recital programs will be posted on the music school calendar prior to the recitals.
All students are encouraged to perform in recitals. Recital preparation helps students progress much more quickly. See photos and videos of performing students on our Facebook page: Barton Music School. https://www.facebook.com/BartonMusicSchool
Monster Piano Concert (see live video on bottom of home page)
Monster Piano Concert will be held the Friday before Mother's Day at South Towne Shops inside the mall in front of JC Penney's. Date and time of Monster Concert will be posted on Website calendar.
Registration fee: $25 per student Due: February 5th.
Students are required to learn repertoire used in performance program. Participants will perform duets, solos, and ensemble pieces on eight pianos. This is a terrific way for students to learn how to listen to a metronome, play simultaneously with others, and learn how to jump back in if they happen to make a mistake. Monster Piano Concert will be held the Friday before Mother's Day at South Towne Shops inside the mall in front of JC Penney's. Date and time of Monster Concert will be posted on Website calendar.
Registration fee: $25 per student Due: February 5th.
Discontinuing Lessons
In the event that there is a decision to discontinue lessons, ONE month email notice is required. (not verbal notice) You will lose your deposit if you do not give one month's notice. One month notice allows time to finish up positively with the student and permits us time to fill the time slot.
STOPPING AT THE END OF SEMESTER INFORMATION:
Semi-private students AND group piano class students are required like private students, to email a 30 days notice if terminating lessons or stopping for the summer or winter semesters. Example: At the end of Fall semester-If terminating semi-private lessons, 30 days email notice required on or BEFORE December 1st.
If terminating semi-private or group piano class at the end of Winter semester, 30 day email is due on or BEFORE May 1st or on or before July 15th for summer semester.
This enables time for me to try to find a new partner. Please be considerate of this rule because in the past this has been abused.
Termination of Lessons
Students may be dismissed from lessons for any of the following reasons:
- Destruction or theft of property in our home or school.
- Disrespect or uncooperative attitude toward teacher or students.
- Failure to comply with studio policies.
- Failure to pay tuition on the due date.
- Failure to follow the parking policy. (entering or exiting, no driving, dropping off, or picking up on Sallisaw Lane)
Studio Etiquette
Students that arrive early should wait in lobby or waiting room until it is their lesson time. Parents and siblings may wait in the waiting room which has a camera and speaker system for viewing and listening to student's lesson. Absolutely no food, drinks, or worn shoes in this area. There are books to read, a sitting area, and a small table with chairs. These are available for your comfort to enjoy during your wait time. Please clean up after you leave.
Other studio rules are as follows:
- Parents must bring and pick up students on time.
- Students are to remove their shoes and wash their hands upon arriving at lessons.
- No food, drinks, or gum in the music studio or waiting room.
- Respect waiting room furniture and equipment.
- Respect music school equipment
- Young children may not be left unattended and must remain in the waiting room area.
- Students are to turn off their cell phones during their lesson.
- Be attentive in class.
- Follow class rules.
Your Piano
We encourage our students to have the best instrument that they can afford. If you are in the market to purchase an instrument, please let us know, and we can give you a price quote that will enable you to purchase a higher-quality instrument. If parents are in the market to buy a piano or a digital keyboard, we offer our services (for a fee) to find a high-quality piano for a significant lower price than charged at music stores. We have saved parents thousands of dollars for their purchase of a quality instrument. There are many less-desirable pianos for sale that cost the same as quality pianos. Our clients are given a work sheet with the value of the piano they are purchasing and what is a reasonable amount to pay for it. We have accounts with piano dealers in the Salt Lake Valley who can give you a discounted price and take special care of you if we tell them that you are coming in to purchase a piano. Let us know before you go in to the music store and mention that Barton Music School sent you. (Gina Barton) email: ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com
Other considerations for your piano:
- Piano should be tuned at least once a year. If you would like a recommendation for a tuner/technician, please ask.
- Piano needs to be in a well-lit area with appropriate heat and cooling. It should also be in an area with as few distractions as possible. Never put your piano by a heating vent or in direct sun light as this will harm your piano's wood and dry out the soundboard, causing It to crack.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility to our students is to provide an clean atmosphere for learning and a well-balanced musical education. Professional standards will be maintained, and definite individual goals will be established for each student. It is our mission to give your child the best possible music education possible. We are a cutting-edge music school with some of the most current music apps, software, and techniques available in the country. We attend yearly the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) in Los Angeles to keep our studio up-to-date in the music industry as well as attend Music Conventions around the country.
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update or modify these studio policies at any time and without prior notice by posting the revised version of these studio policies on the website. Your use of the site following any such change constitutes your agreement with all posted studio policy updates, and you will be subject to the terms of the revised studio policies. You may access the current version of these studio policies at any time on the website.
We reserve the right to publish photos of your children on studio Facebook page or studio website. We will never mention children's names as our students' safety is of upmost importance. Please notify us if you do not want any photos of your child posted.
It is our sincere desire that with our highly trained teaching and your support at home, we will form an effective team that will help your child gain a lifetime of enjoyable musical skills. Giving the gift of music to your child is invaluable!
Facebook Page: Barton Music School
See your student's photo and activities on our studio Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BartonMusicSchool Names of students will never be disclosed. Please "Like" our page, and feel free to write comments and a review. If you do not want your child's photo posted, please notify Barton Music School in an email. ginabarton@musicteacherlessons.com
FaceTime: ginabarton12@gmail.com or 801.895.6575
Barton Music School Commitment
I have taught thousands of lessons in the last 48 years to students of all levels. My students have graduated from major universities in music as well as other fields of study. I have spent thousands of hours and dollars in training as a professional musician. Our mission at Barton Music School is to help your child become a "functional musician." This is a process that if patiently and persistently worked at will and can be achieved. We are here to help your children achieve this goal! We can say with confidence that we are a number one music school with cutting-edge technology that allows your child to excel at learning how to play the piano at a faster rate.
Gina Barton, Director
Barton Music School
801.888-8622
