TUITION

Tuition is based on a 30-week academic year:
September 7, 2026 – May 28, 2027

30 Minute Lessons — $1,800 annually

Pay by August 15 — $1,710 (5% discount)

  • 2 payments of $900 due Aug 15 and Dec 15
  • 5 payments of $360 due Aug 15, Oct 15, Dec 15, Feb 15, and Apr 15

45 Minute Lessons — $2,700 annually

Pay by August 15 — $2,565 (5% discount)

  • 2 payments of $1,350 due Aug 15 and Dec 15
  • 5 payments of $540 due Aug 15, Oct 15, Dec 15, Feb 15, and Apr 15

60 Minute Lessons — $3,600 annually

Pay by August 15 — $3,420 (5% discount)

  • 2 payments of $1,800 due Aug 15 and Dec 15
  • 5 payments of $720 due Aug 15, Oct 15, Dec 15, Feb 15, and Apr 15

BILLING / PAYMENT

Invoices are issued every other month. Each invoice reflects a portion of the overall annual tuition and does not necessarily correspond to the number of lessons in that particular billing period.

Invoices may also include charges for instructional materials, recitals, competitions, master classes, festivals, or other applicable program fees.

Tuition payments are due on the following dates:

  • August 15
  • October 15
  • December 15
  • February 15
  • April 15

There are no refunds for tuition payments that have already been made.

SUMMER SESSION

Summer lessons are offered each year and provide an excellent opportunity for students to maintain progress, build consistency, and explore new repertoire in a more relaxed setting. Summer study is especially recommended for first- and second-year students.

Summer tuition is paid in advance based on the number of lessons the family anticipates taking. Any differences will be adjusted on the first fall tuition invoice.

Summer lesson rate: $120 per hour

A 10% discount is available for students who register and pay for summer lessons before June 1.

DISCOUNTS

Families receiving two hours or more of weekly instruction will receive a 5% tuition discount.

A separate 5% discount is available for tuition paid in full by August 15 (see tuition schedule above for exact discounted amounts).

REGISTRATION / ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

A non-refundable registration/administrative fee is required each year in order to reserve lesson times for the academic year. This fee is separate from tuition.

Fee schedule:

  • 1 student: $80
  • 2 students: $130
  • 3 students: $170
  • 4 students: $200

SCHEDULED / MISSED LESSONS

A total of 33 private lessons will be scheduled throughout the academic year. This allows each student up to two missed lessons due to family vacations, illness, sports conflicts, last-minute cancellations, or other scheduling conflicts.

In the case of an emergency, alternative arrangements may be made at the mutual convenience and discretion of the teacher and family.

Refunds or credits are not provided for missed or cancelled lessons.

PERSONAL / SICK / SNOW CANCELLATIONS

One personal/sick day is reserved for the teacher each academic year.

In the event of inclement weather, one make-up lesson will be offered at the end of the academic year if the teacher has already used the personal/sick day.

Any additional lessons cancelled by the teacher will be made up.

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