Lessons To Fit Your Life.
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Private Lessons
Complete Personalization
Private lessons give you the opportunity to work directly with your instructor on the specific skills, songs, and techniques that matter most to you. Whether you want to focus on improving your technique, mastering complex pieces, or learning music theory, your lessons will be custom-tailored to your goals and needs.One-on-One Attention
With private lessons, you won’t have to share your instructor’s attention with anyone else. You can ask questions, work through challenges, and progress at your own pace. The entire lesson is centered around your growth and learning, making it the fastest and most effective way to achieve your musical goals.Perfect for All Levels
Whether you’re a beginner just starting out, an intermediate player working toward performance opportunities, or an advanced student preparing for a recital, private lessons provide the ideal environment to refine your skills and challenge yourself. -
Semi-Private Lessons
Personalized & Collaborative
Get the best of both worlds—individual attention with the added benefits of learning alongside a partner. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, ensuring steady progress through shared experiences.
Engaging & Interactive
Play duets, build ensemble skills, and support each other’s growth in a fun, motivating environment.
Affordable & Effective
Enjoy high-quality instruction at a lower cost while still receiving personalized guidance.
For All Skill Levels
From beginners building confidence to advanced players refining ensemble techniques, semi-private lessons provide a dynamic and supportive learning experience.
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Single Lessons
Quick, Focused Learning
Single lessons are ideal for tackling specific challenges or refining particular aspects of your playing. Need help with a tricky passage, learning a new song, or improving your technique? A single lesson allows you to zoom in on the areas you want to improve, with a clear, focused approach to meet your immediate goals.Flexible Scheduling
If you have a busy schedule or just want to take a break from regular lessons, single lessons offer the ultimate flexibility. You can book lessons as you need them, without any long-term commitment or fixed schedule, making it easy to fit into your lifestyle.Tailored to Your Needs
Even though it’s a one-time lesson, you’ll still receive a personalized approach to meet your goals. Your instructor will assess your current skill level and provide targeted instruction that helps you tackle exactly what you’re working on, ensuring that you make the most out of each session.
Summer Lessons
During the summer months of June and July, the regular Membership Program schedule (36 lessons per year) takes a break, but you still have options to keep learning:
Summer Hold:
All memberships are automatically placed on “Summer Hold.”
This means you won’t be billed for regular lessons in June and July.
Optional Single Lessons:
If you want to continue lessons during the summer, you can purchase Single Lessons.
These lessons are scheduled individually, based on your teacher’s availability.
Back to Regular Schedule in August:
The Membership Program resumes on August 1st, and your regular teacher and lesson time will stay the same unless a change is requested or needed.
This flexible summer schedule allows you to take a break or keep learning as you like!
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FAQs
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1. Weekly Lessons: Regularly scheduled sessions tailored to the student’s needs.
2. Performance Opportunities: At least three major events per year to showcase students’ skills.
3. Flat Monthly Tuition: Consistent pricing based on lesson length and teacher level.
4. Discounts: A 10% discount for siblings or multiple memberships of equal or lesser value.
5. Optional Extras: Members can purchase additional lessons (Single Lessons) as needed.
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Materials & Instruments: Books, music, and instrument rentals are not part of the membership and must be purchased separately.
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- Tuition is billed monthly on the 1st via auto-pay.
- A one-time $40 registration fee applies for new students.
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Yes, by submitting an online cancellation form by the 15th of the month. Memberships are non-transferable, and all associated benefits end with cancellation.
The Membership Program ensures consistent learning and growth while providing flexibility for students and families.
Why enroll with us?
Quality teachers
Our teachers customize private lessons based upon age, skill level, learning needs, and goals. They are experienced teachers and performers with excellent credentials. Private lessons occur on a weekly basis at a time slot and with a teacher of your choosing, based upon availability. Our teachers focus on providing an educational and fun lesson, while striving to meet the goals of each individual student.
Flexible scheduling
We offer two options for missed lessons: Make-up Lesson Credits and LessonMate. Lesson cancellations received before 24 hours receive a make-up credit, which is easily scheduled online. A LessonMate can be requested at any time prior to a lesson. We do not require a long-term commitment. Our tuition system is on a monthly membership basis and there is no penalty to withdraw. Membership rate is the same every month, even months with five lessons.
Performance Opportunities
We hold three studio-wide student performance opportunities per year, at no additional cost. Performers receive piano accompaniment when needed, and teacher support. We also host other events including masterclasses and faculty concerts. Our events are a special part of what we do, providing the opportunity to learn about goal setting and building self-esteem.