Private Lesson fees

Advanced students:

One hour and a half lesson each week - $80

One hour lesson each week - $55

Intermediate and Beginning students:

45 minutes-$45

Buddy Lessons:

Our program also offers the option of small group lessons for students.  This is an option that reduces costs for families and also provides and opportunity for students to learn side by side in a peer supported environment.  Lessons are given for groups of like instruments and students of similar ability levels.

Fees are as follows:

• One 45 minute lesson consisting of two students - $25.00 per student
• One 45 minute lesson consisting of three students - $20.00 per student

Switch-hitters:

This is a unique opportunity for violin students to also learn the viola in addition to the violin.  In many instances, students who learn the viola are able to take advantage of scholarship opportunities with youth orchestra programs and summer camps as well as colleges and universities. Students can have an additional lesson per week or arrange with Ms. John and Dr. Hinkie to switch off lessons every so often to explore the viola as well as the violin. Regular lesson fees apply for viola lessons that are given in addition to violin lessons.

Chamber music classes:

Chamber Music America, the national service organization for chamber music, describes chamber music as music played with one person on a part with no conductor.  This can be one of the most beneficial experiences that a music student can ever have.  Playing chamber music combines the skills of playing in an ensemble with the skills of playing solo literature.  Chamber music playing is the missing link in music education that all students should experience at one point in time or another.  If you are interested in exploring this option, speak directly with Ms. John or Dr. Hinkie about how to form a group with your peers and how to set up coachings. 

Fees:

$60.00 per hour, per group, the group splits the fee.

Cancellation Policy:

One make-up lesson will be given each month as long as 24 hours notice is given for illness only. Please switch with another family if you need to change lesson times for other reasons. If 24 hours notice is not given, fees will not be reimbursed and the lesson will not be made up.

Group Lessons:

Participation in group lessons and one recital per semester are required of all students. Group lessons are $10 per class.

Payment Schedule:

Payment is due on the first lesson of the month. If the student is not in attendance the first lesson of the month, please put a check into the mail. No refunds will be given if a student decides to drop lessons or if a student is dismissed due to inappropriate behavior. If a payment is overdue, a $10 per week late fee will apply. If payment is not rendered after the 3rd week, the student will be dropped and placed on a waiting list. Lessons will only take place again if all lessons are paid for along with late fees. Parents or the person paying for lessons are responsible for fees on retuned checks.

Pianists for Recitals and studio classes:

Studio classes are held monthly and are required for all students. In order for students to be prepared for recitals, two rehearsals with a pianist are required. In addition, the pianist must come to one lesson and one studio class. For studio class one rehearsal and one lesson with the pianist is required. Piano fees are the responsibility of the parents.

Instruments and maintenance:

The cost of instruments, music, violin/viola repair and maintenance is not included in the cost of lessons.