We are living in unprecedented times. Our country, and consequently all our businesses and schools are on a roller coaster of openings and closings. We realize this is very unsettling for students, parents and teachers so we are trying to make our decisions at the Music School based on doing the very best we can to reduce stress and anxiety in our students and their families. We will need to begin this year with online instruction. When we can open and we feel it is safe we will begin with a hybrid plan. Students will be able to choose to remain online for a while or switch to in person lessons. Thank you!

An annual registration fee of $30.00 is required of all students. It is payable at the beginning of the school year or time of registration and is non-refundable.

Students will be scheduled for a regular lesson each week. We will make every effort to stay on schedule; please be prompt. Consistent weekly attendance is very important to your child’s musical success. ONLY ENROLLED STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS MAY ATTEND CLASS OR LESSON. NO SIBLINGS OR FRIENDS, PLEASE.

It is important that you have a well-tuned instrument in your home. If you need information on a piano tuner, please contact us.

Students are expected to have all current books and sheet music at every lesson. Parents are responsible for music charges when they are incurred. Your child’s teacher will let you know what music is needed and what the charge is.

Tuition is based on an annual fee. The annual tuition is conveniently divided into 10 equal monthly payments, September through June. August tuition is a half month only. Tuition is the same each month regardless of the number of weeks or lessons in the month. No credit is given for absences. Books, materials, and recital fees are charged separately.

A $20.00 late fee will be assessed if tuition is not received by the 15th of the month. You may use the tuition envelope, provided at the first lesson of the school year, to make your payment or you may pay online. Lessons may be suspended for non-payment of tuition. Please contact the office if you wish to arrange for an alternate payment date. Returned checks will incur a $25.00 service fee.

Tuition payments are accepted via cash, check or online through our website. Just click on the payment icon and choose the class or material you are paying for. If the correct amount does not show up on the screen, you can click on ‘Other Amount’ and enter the amount you are paying. We accept credit cards.

Consistent attendance is vital to music study. Parents and students will need to be prepared for this commitment. When a student signs up for private lessons they are paying to reserve a specific time slot. No other students can be booked at this time and payment for that lesson is due.

Two make-up lessons per school year are permitted for private and semi-private students if the teacher’s schedule permits. These make-ups will likely be offered on a different day if the teacher’s schedule is full. The teacher is not required to make up any lessons that are not cancelled, at least, 24 hours in advance, except for unexpected illness. There will be no further make-up scheduled if a student misses a make-up lesson.

An exciting part of your child’s musical experience will be the opportunity to participate in recitals. Times for our Christmas and June recitals are already scheduled. Please see the 2020-2021 calendar, in this letter, so you can reserve these dates now. Family, relatives and friends are encouraged to attend these events and share in our musical achievements. Three recitals will be held this year: A Christmas recital in December, Duet-Ensemble recital in early spring (piano students only), and our June combined recital. These programs offer students the chance to set and complete goals, share their music, and develop performance skills.

A one month written notice is required if it should become necessary to withdraw from your lessons. A withdrawal notice must be completed, signed and turned in to the office. Unofficial withdrawal and no-shows will be held responsible for any tuition charges in the interim. Failure to attend does not constitute withdrawal.

30-minute private lesson – $90.00

45-minute semi-private or small group (3 students) lesson – $79.00

There will be a $25.00 per family, recital fee due with the March tuition.

Bring all of your music to every lesson, including the first one. Please don't bring food, drinks, or friends. Please remember to wash your hands if they are sticky before your lesson.

It is very important that you work with your child to set up a daily practice schedule as soon as each new season approaches. A "set time" each day will help them remember without constantly having to be reminded. The study of music is rewarding and enjoyable, but it is also work!! It is probably the first serious commitment your child has ever made, and as you know, your child will be only as committed as you are. We all have bad days or even bad weeks. We know this happens. We will be concerned only if these "bad weeks" continue over several weeks at a time. If this occurs, we will contact you to see if we can work out a solution together.

We hope that our teaching and your support at home (with encouragement, praise, and guidance) will form a strong and effective team. By working together, we believe we can make music one of the most enjoyable experiences your child will ever undertake. This is one of the few avenues of training that they will carry with them an entire lifetime.