Studio Policies
Terms & Conditions
A minimum of four sessions per month are recommended for the sake of consistency in learning.
All payments are to be made in advance.
Payments are non-refundable.
Session slots will be secured after payments are made on or before the due date.
Non-payment within the due date will cause tentatively booked slots to be released to other students.
Rescheduling of a session will not be accepted.
Booked sessions should be completed within the validity period of the current month. Unattended sessions will be marked "Absent", without any make-up credit.
Cancellation on the same day will be chargeable.
If a student arrives/logs in late for a class, extra time will be allocated as per availability and the discretion of the teacher.
In case of an Internet and/or power failure issue, extra time will be allocated as per availability and the discretion of the teacher.
Students below the age of 18 must always be accompanied by an adult.
In-person sessions at the studio and online may be recorded for security and revision purposes.
Students are expected to practice daily and complete assignments to achieve desired results.
Students are expected to update their practice log each day and upload their practice videos as and when required for performance monitoring.
A student's best performance/practice videos may be shared on social media to encourage other students or for promotions.
The GuitarBaba reserves the right to discontinue sessions, whenever little or no progress is achieved by a student due to the lack of practice and effort. Such sessions will discontinue after due notice and after completion of the sessions already paid for.
By enrolling for guitar sessions with The GuitarBaba you agree to the above-mentioned terms and conditions.
Technical Requirements
(For Online Sessions)
A laptop or a desktop computer. (A mobile screen gets too small to view shared screens.)
A USB web camera. (The inbuilt cameras don’t have a wide viewing angle.)
An alternative to investing in a USB web camera is CAMO by Reincubate.
A high-speed WIFI connection that is dedicated to the device used for sessions. (LAN is preferable)
Good lighting, with the student and his/her guitar visible.
Minimum background noise.
Headphones, if possible, to avoid echo.
Guidelines
Use the practice log provided in your account.
Set a fixed time for daily practice.
Keep your guitar on a stand where it is easily accessible.
Don't wait to get motivated to practice. The motivation will come when you start practicing.
Find a quiet place to practice.
Keep your mobile in flight mode so that you don't get distracted while you practice.
Be mindful, and in the present moment when practicing.
Noodling while watching TV or indulging in similar activities is NOT considered practice.
Use a metronome to improve your rhythm and timing.
While learning a new technique or idea, begin slowly, working towards accuracy, and gradually speed it up after you can play it well.
Practice everything, then focus on the elements that you are weak at, such as new chords, scales, or licks.
Listen to your favorite music or artists to stay motivated.
Pro Tips
There will be days when you don’t see any improvement - Keep practicing.
There may be self-doubt - Keep practicing.
You may feel you don't have the ability - Keep practicing.
You may get frustrated - Keep practicing.
You may get nervous while performing - Keep practicing.
A day of less practice is better than no practice, so - Keep practicing.
The more you practice, the better you get, so - Keep practicing.
Be Patient!
All good things take time...
I look forward to accompanying you on your musical journey!
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Note: If you are allergic to cat fur, please consider wearing a face mask during in-person classes.