Piano School Contract

[Kam580]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My son is currently in boot camp for the Marines. A year ago, when he was 17, he enrolled into a Piano school with a two-year contract. I brought them his enlisting contract as proof that he is now enlisted in the Marines but they said it doesn't matter and that I will still be billed for his contract. Can they do this? I was always under the impression that a military contract cancels all other contracts, however that wording is not on his enlistment contract. What can I do? The school is $175 a month and I refuse to pay that for lessons that they don't have to teach. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My son is currently in boot camp for the Marines. A year ago, when he was 17, he enrolled into a Piano school with a two-year contract. I brought them his enlisting contract as proof that he is now enlisted in the Marines but they said it doesn't matter and that I will still be billed for his contract. Can they do this? I was always under the impression that a military contract cancels all other contracts, however that wording is not on his enlistment contract. What can I do? The school is $175 a month and I refuse to pay that for lessons that they don't have to teach. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Why would you pay in the first place? Did YOU agree to pay, with your son being the student? I suspect that is the case. As such, you would need to consult YOUR contract with the school to find your options. I suspect that simply not paying is not one of the options though.

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My son is currently in boot camp for the Marines. A year ago, when he was 17, he enrolled into a Piano school with a two-year contract. I brought them his enlisting contract as proof that he is now enlisted in the Marines but they said it doesn't matter and that I will still be billed for his contract. Can they do this? I was always under the impression that a military contract cancels all other contracts, however that wording is not on his enlistment contract. What can I do? The school is $175 a month and I refuse to pay that for lessons that they don't have to teach. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

That's not correct. Active duty CAN enable the servicemember to break certain contracts (leases are the obvious one) without penalty, but the contact in and of itself does not automatically cancel everything.

If you don't pay (or if your son doesn't pay - whoever is responsible), you can expect the school to take legal action.

 

[TheGeekess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My son is currently in boot camp for the Marines. A year ago, when he was 17, he enrolled into a Piano school with a two-year contract. I brought them his enlisting contract as proof that he is now enlisted in the Marines but they said it doesn't matter and that I will still be billed for his contract. Can they do this? I was always under the impression that a military contract cancels all other contracts, however that wording is not on his enlistment contract. What can I do? The school is $175 a month and I refuse to pay that for lessons that they don't have to teach. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Go take piano lessons.

 

[Proserpina]

Go take piano lessons.

A most excellent idea!

Tinkle those ivories, OP!

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Don't you think joining the Marines was awfully extreme to get out of piano lessons?