Policies for Private Lessons

PRIVATE LESSONS

Typically, students enrolled in private lessons meet with their teachers weekly. Tuition is based on $60 per hour of instruction. One eleven week session includes private lessons, occasional performance classes or recitals, and one make-up lesson. In addition to the time your teacher spends directly with each student in the lesson, your tuition also pays for lesson planning, learning, and organizing the best possible ways to educate each student.

Private lesson tuition, per session:

  • 30 minute lessons: $300
  • 45 minute lessons: $450
  • 60 minute lessons: $600

Monthly payments available; please call or email

Trial lessons are available at the hourly rate + $5

Discounts-for tuition payments only. No discounts for trial lessons.

  • 5% off each additional family member enrolled
  • 5% off lessons that conclude by 3:30pm weekdays
  • Free 30 minute lesson for each referral who enrolls for their 1st session!

MISSED LESSONS

Each student enrolled in private lessons will receive one free make up lesson at the end of each session. These lessons are used first to offset any teacher absences including inclement weather, and then for any student absences that may occur. If neither you nor your teacher misses any lessons in a session, you may still attend your lesson during make up lesson week. Other make up lessons must be approved by the school’s director.

GROUPS & RECITALS

Your teacher may choose to have one performance class per session. These are informal performance opportunities in a group setting to discover music history and theory. Teachers may also choose, at their discretion, to organize a performance or recital for their students.

BUSINESS POLICIES

Payment is by check, cash, or Paypal via our website. Any payment not received by the 15th of the month will be charged a $20.00 late fee. A $20 fee will be charged to your account if your checks are returned from the bank for any reason. Credits are only issued if your teacher cannot reschedule a lesson, and must be approved by the director in advance of the absence. There will be no refunds for advance payments if a student stops lessons before the end of a session, except in the case of major illness or major family emergency.

PARKING & SAFETY

Children must be attended by an adult (their parent or caregiver) at all times.  Parking is available in the lot directly behind the big yellow house and along Brenrose Circle, between Hillsborough Road and Common Ground Theatre.