2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR LESSONS
SEPTEMBER 8-MAY 15
lessons begin after Labor Day 2026!
GENERAL INFORMATION:
  • 2026-27 Scheduling Procedure
  • ​​Private lesson tuition is charged every month divided into 9 equal payments. Registration is for the school year. (see more in Pricing)
  • Piano students are required to have a piano or full size (88 key) keyboard at home
  • All New Students need to book a Free Consultation so we can place with the appropriate teacher.
  • New Students may be accepted any time as long as we have room!
  • Commitment in Private Lessons is for the school year: September through May
  • 30-minute lessons are appropriate for pre-K through 2nd graders.
  • A minimum of 8 lessons are REQUIRED to save your spot for the following school year.
More FAQs

PRICING:
Tuition includes lessons and lesson planning for the school year (September-May).
Monthly price is based on the number of lessons for the school year divided into an even 9-month payment (school breaks and holidays accounted for).
​​Music, festivals, contests, and recitals are charged extra at appropriate times because they are different for every student. 
Approximate prices for events are listed below.
  • Student Music: $2.99 and up: we buy our music from Nadine's Music Manor because we love supporting our local music store
  • Studio Recitals: $25-$50 per student (includes programs, any awards, recital fees, & audience)
  • DMTA Sonatina-Sonata-Baroque Festival: $20-$30 per student
  • DMTA Achievement Auditions: $25-$35 per student
  • DMTA Jazz.Pop Festival & Contest: $15-$25 per student
  • TMTA State Theory Test: $15-$20 per student; TMTA Student Affiliate Fee: $17-$22
All fees once charged are non-refundable

REGISTRATION FEE:
A one time registration fee of $60 is charged for all new private lesson students.
This includes a new student binder, bag, and a first set of method books.

SCHEDULING:
We do not offer lessons for missed lessons.
​Lessons day and time stay the same for the school year.

RE-ENROLLMENT & SUMMER MONTHS:
​Summer lessons/camps are on a separate monthly basis.

September 2025-May2026 Rates:

Duration
monthly payment
30 min
$165
45 min
$250
60 min
$332
Rates above are for a single student once a week.
​Discounts are not given during the summer months.