Lesson fees are charged as part of the payment to join the music studio. Your membership fee is a flat monthly fee that includes the items at the bottom of this page. A $15.00 registration fee is also required for all new students. This yearly fee for materials will be reduced to $5.00 for returning students age 10 and up and $0.00 for returning students under age 10.
Paying Piano Lesson Fees
Piano Studio Membership fees are charged per month and are due on the day of the first lesson each month. Necessary parties will receive an invoice detailing the charges and directions to make the payment. Monthly payments for lesson fees must be received by lesson time on the day of the first lesson of the month. If payments are received more than two days late, a $10 late fee will be assessed. Payments may currently be made using a check or cash. Credit card and ACH bank transfer payments are also accepted with an additional processing fee. All payments are non-refundable. Fees will not be reduced due to missed lesson time.
Please be aware that “live” virtual lessons hold the same weight as “live” in-person lessons in the studio membership fees. This is due to the preparation, content, materials, and time for the lesson remaining consistent in both formats and the cost of technology, including recording equipment, software, and online learning materials. School technology and education data report that it is more expensive to operate online courses.
What does my monthly membership fee include?
- Time spent with the student: a weekly or bi-weekly lesson spot that is held for you
- Time spent preparing for the student: trips to the music store, lesson planning, bookkeeping, curriculum development, etc. Professional music journals have cited that for every hour enrolled in piano lessons, you are investing in at least two hours of the teacher’s time!
- The teacher’s training and experience
- Research the teacher does into new methods of teaching, new resources, and repertoire selection
- Studio expenses: copying/printing, computer software, recording equipment, and instrument repairs as needed
- Music books, instruments, audio files, and visual aids: materials purchased by the teacher to keep costs low for students
- The teacher’s regular professional development: professional organization memberships and activities to enhance the teacher’s skills and provide the student with performance opportunities
- Continuing education: lessons and classes that keep the teacher current on methods and techniques
- A recital or other studio events that happen during the year if scheduled