Tuition: Sliding Scale Monthly Rates

​Scheduling Conflict / Sick

* get in touch to learn the sliding scale
​* come when you can policy
* no makeups
* pay monthly or in 2-3 installments for the year
* up to 40 lessons possible 
​* includes video lessons introducing new learning steps for each piece

New This Year

* Monthly Masterclasses on Zoom
* Everyone is welcome
* Learn from watching other students in the masterclass
* If you miss a lesson, join the Zoom masterclass and get caught up
* Ask questions about your practicing
​* Ask theory questions
* Play through material and get feedback
​* Parents can participate as well

​* if you have a scheduling conflict that arises, contact another student on the roster to see if they are able to switch
* if you don't feel well but would still like a lesson, we can do a Zoom lesson
​* please give me 24 hours notice if you can so I can fill your spot

Payment

* payment is due at the beginning of the month
* use Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Check or Cash
* payments not received by the 10th of the month puts me in the uncomfortable position of having to ask for it

Etiquette

* arrive 5 minutes early, prepare your instrument and note books/books
* parent or guardian must attend lesson and take notes
* bring a smart phone/video camera for practice videos
* please leave the studio if you need to call or text
* siblings are welcome if they can stay quiet and busy - not on a phone or tablet
​* keep lessons notes organized in a 3 ring binder
* remove your shoes

Initial Lesson Rates

Parent Responsibilities

30 min. $75
45 min. $90
1 hour   $105

Contact me

* if there is something you don't understand, text or email me
* if you decide to stop lessons for whatever reason, call me so we can discuss an exit strategy, I like to have at least 2 meetings after you decide, to wrap things up

* find, set and protect a time for daily practice at home
* determine a good neat & clean space in your home where practicing will be
* do not expect the child - until middle school - to know what to practice
* take notes and write down a few reminders mentioned in the lesson
* bring a dedicated composition book to lessons for note taking in addition to the 3 ring binder for practice charts
* despite elation over a new instrument, be prepared for pushback
* prepare yourself for this feeling and make the decision to ride the waves of discomfort and adjustment for a certain length of time (I recommend two years) or until solid technique is established and students can play