Now accepting new students ages 7-87! Use the button below for the Wait List:
Now accepting new students ages 7-87! Use the button below for the Wait List:
BOOKS AND MATERIALS:
Students are expected to have all their current books and materials and a pencil ready
for every lesson. The cost of new books or materials will be added to the monthly/quarterly invoice. Each student will
also need to have a 3-ring binder notebook for assignments. A metronome is necessary for all students playing any
level of technique. There are several free digital metronome apps available.
MAKEUPS AND MISSED LESSONS:
In order to make appropriate progress, students are expected to honor their
lesson times regularly and promptly throughout the year.
* There are NO makeups for a "no-call/no-show".
* There can be NO makeups for an extended vacation. Those wishing to keep their place in the studio must continue
making the monthly/quarterly payments.
* Makeups will be made for illness and family emergencies (If this happens within the 24 hour window, please text/
email me and I will assign a makeup credit). There are 5 credits allowed between September and August. If you
cannot do a makeup in the week that you miss a private lesson, you may do two lessons in a future week.
* Lessons end at the scheduled time no matter if they begin late.
* You have 60 days to use your makeup credits. Any remaining credits will expire on August 21 of each year.
* Lesson Cancellations must be made no later than 24 hrs. prior to lesson start. No credits/refunds will be made for
canceled lessons outside the 24 hour window or for “no-show” lessons with no communication with the teacher.
LATE FEES:
(10% of total overdue) for any outstanding amount beginning 7 days after the due date of September 1,
and each month thereafter up to, and including, August 1. Be sure to check your emailed invoice and your account
often!
Group Lessons:
Class size is 2-4 and ages 7-8 and 9-10. These classes are designed ONLY for new students with NO prior piano experience. Students will need to have a 3-ring binder of 1.5 to 2 inch rings. Please also have a sturdy bag large enough for the binder and other materials that will be provided. All students in each class will use the same method books. Books and some materials will be added to the family account and billed separately from the monthly Tuition Rate.
ONLINE LESSONS:
All students will do lessons by Google Meet (GMeet) or phone during school snow days,
inclement weather or when out-of-town. Text and email will be the vehicle for alerting you when planning to GMeet
lessons for the day. Please be prepared with all music, your assignment notebook and a pencil. Set your phone/iPad/
tablet/computer near the keyboard so I can see both your hands on the keyboard from the side and "looking" down as
though I was looking over your shoulder. Sign in to the online lesson via the blue link you will find on your lesson time
on the My Music Staff calendar, your emailed /texted lesson reminder or the MMS home page. You may enter the
Waiting Room early and I will admit you when it is your lesson time. If you are unable to use any of the above
electronic devices for a GMeet lesson, we will use our phones and manage that way.
RECITALS:
Participation in the Studio Awards Recital is expected. Be sure to mark your calendar well in advance! The
bi-monthly Good Deed Recitals are either in person at a local nursing home or presented as a YouTube Playlist with
each student making a video recording of their pieces which are then compiled on the studio private channel and
shared with families and nursing homes.
MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCES:
These take place once a year for invited students in grades 6-12 and another
for adult students. Students will perform one polished piece for a professional pianist/teacher in a non-competitive
situation. The judge’s comments contribute to the attending/performing student’s learning, future work and success.
The fee will be billed separately.
DISMISSALS AND TERMINATION:
If, for any reason, you wish to stop lessons permanently, 1 month's notice or 1
month's tuition is required within 30 days. Your full intentions MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING via hardcopy or
email. Regrettably, I will have to dismiss a student if any of these circumstances occur:
• Failure to pay tuition on time more than twice
• Persistent absences
• Uncooperative attitude
• Failure to follow practice as instructed
*Lack of progress due to insufficient practice or unfulfilled requirements
rev. 11/17/2025
RATES for weekly lessons (effective September 1 through August 31 of the next year) and based on 44 lessons in one year:
45-minute private: $161.30/month or $44 per lesson
60-minute private: $187/month or $51 per lesson
90-minute private: $210/month or $58 per lesson
60-minute GROUP weekly Lesson” $145/month ($40 per 30-min. makeup lesson)
* New books or materials will be added to the monthly invoice.
**The annual, non-refundable Enrollment Fee of $30.00 is due upon enrollment,
ensures your place in the studio and helps defray the cost of materials, copies,
loaned music, postage, studio website, teacher organization memberships,
continuing education, studio technology, etc.
*LATE FEES for payments more than 7 days after the due date is 10% of the
total overdue/outstanding amount. Your payment must arrive on or before the
1st of every month.
*Any music and/or materials mailed to students via USPS will include shipping
charges invoiced to the student/family.
PRIVATE LESSON TUITION:
*Yearly tuition rates (September through August) guarantee that I will be present
to teach 44 weekly lessons.
*The year's total tuition cost is divided into 12 (or 4) equal payments which are
due on or before the first of the month.
* Extra fees for other special performances are billed separately and added to
the monthly invoice.
GROUP LESSONS:
$145/month regardless of how many lesson days are in each month. Makeups will consist of a 30 minute Private Lesson (at the same single rate as the Group Lesson: $40 ea.) in order to "catch up" to the rest of the Group. It is best if the makeup takes place before the next Group Lesson.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment methods will now be only one of the following three methods:
1. MyMusicStaff (MMS) payments via PayPal or charge card. Payment buttons
can be found on each emailed invoice or on the MMS account page. You may
also save your charge card info on the MMS site and even set it to auto-pay.
2. Send 12 post-dated checks to me by September 1, at the appropriate mailing
address (contact me with a request for the correct address) for the 1st of each
month, September through August. I will deposit your check on the 1st of each
month.
3. Cash payments may only be paid in person at the studio or if we should
happen to meet at the grocery store or the beach! Please put your payment in
an envelope that has been clearly marked with your name and delivered on or
before the due date.
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