Fees, Calendar & Studio Policies

I want to be fully transparent in my studio policies. Families interested in taking lessons are welcome to read through them before they give me a call. All new students will be given a copy at their meet-and-greet or first lesson.

Tuition & Fees

Updated for academic year 2024 - 2025

There are two payment options - by the month or by the semester. Semester payments will receive a 5% discount. Please see the Studio Policies for full details.

Please get in touch with me if you have any questions at all.

Payment

Tuition is based on 37 weeks from August 12, 2024 through May 23, 2025.
Payment is due at the first lesson of the month and late after the 10th. There is a $25 late fee.
Semester payments include a 5% discount. This has already been applied to the rates below.
There is an $85 non-refundable, annual registration fee. This fee goes toward the cost of books and materials for the year and reserves your spot in my schedule. (Should the student progress faster than expected and additional books are needed down the road, those will be billed separately at that time.
Optional events (e.g. competitions, festivals, recitals and exams) will be paid for by the student.
Payment can be made by cash, check, Venmo or Cash App.

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Calendar

Piano lessons are organized into two semesters and an optional (but recommended) summer term.

Fall Semester

August 12 to December 20
Thanksgiving Break: November 23 - December 1
Christmas Break: December 21 - January 5

Spring Semester

January 5 to May 23
Spring Break: March 15-23

Lessons are still held on Monday holidays.

Summer

Summer lessons are strongly encouraged for continuity. Any student who chooses to take summer off will lose their lesson slot and need to renegotiate a day and time in the fall. Please see the Summer Lesson options for full details on rates and scheduling flexibility.