TUITION Tuition is based on a 30 week academic year, September 11, 2023 through May 31, 2024

  • 30 minute lessons—$1,650 annually
    • pay by August 15—$1,567.50 (5% discount)
    • 2 payments of $825 due Aug 15, Dec 15
    • 5 payments of $330 due Aug 15, Oct 15, Dec 15, Feb 15, April 15
  • 45 minute lessons—$2,475 annually
    • pay by August 15—$2,351.25 (5% discount)
    • 2 payments of  $1,237.50 due Aug 15, Dec 15
    • 5 payments of $495 due Aug 15, Oct 15, Dec 15, Feb 15, April 15
  • 60 minute lessons—$3,300
    • pay by August 15—$3135 (5% discount)
    • 2 payments of 1,650 due Aug 15, Dec 15
    • 5 payments of $660 due Aug 15, Oct 15, Dec 15, Feb 15, April 15

BILLING/PAYMENT Invoices will be issued every other month. The bill reflects a portion of the overall tuition and does not reflect the number of weeks in that billing period. Invoices will also include any instructional materials, recital, competition, master class or festival fees (where applicable). Tuition payment is due on the following five dates: August 15, October 15, December 15, February 15, April 15.  There are no refunds for tuition that has already been paid.

SUMMER SESSION 2023:  JUNE 12 – AUUGUST 24 Lessons are paid for in advance of the summer based on number of lessons the family anticipates taking. Differences will be accounted for on the first fall tuition bill. Summer lessons are recommended for all students and especially for first and second year students.  Summer tuition rate is $120 per hour.  There is a 10% discount for students who take 6 or more lessons during the summer session.

DISCOUNTS

  • Families receiving 2 hours or more of weekly instruction will receive a 5% discount.
  • 5% discount off of tuition paid in full by August 15 (see above for exact amount)

REGISTRATION/ADMINISTRATIVE FEE In order to reserve your lesson time for the fall.  The fee schedule is as follows:  $75, $125, $165 and $195 for one, two, three and four students respectively. This is in addition to the tuition.

SCHEDULED/MISSED LESSONS 33 private lessons will be scheduled throughout the academic year. This enables the student to miss 2 “free” lessons due to family vacations, illness, sports conflicts, last minute cancellations, etc. In the case of an emergency another arrangement might be made at the mutual convenience and discretion of the teacher and student. Refunds will not be made for cancelled lessons.

PERSONAL/SICK/SNOW CANCELLATIONS One personal/sick day is reserved for the teacher. In the case of inclement weather, one make-up will be offered at the end of the academic year if the teacher has already taken a personal/sick day. Lessons otherwise missed by the teacher will be made-up.

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