LESSONS
Lesson Subjects
Drums and Percussion
Guitar
Bass
Piano
Voice
Music Theory
We encourage students to study multiple subjects. We strongly discourage breaking one lesson up with multiple instruments. Please give notice about subject changes for preparation purposes.
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FREE “Getting Acquainted” Introductory Lesson
The Getting Acquainted introductory lesson is a half hour. The aspects of the lesson are introducing the instrument, playing, listening, and conversation. It serves the crucial purposes of determining compatibility and beginning the process of creating rapport between teacher and student, assessing student skill level, understanding the student’s goals and ambitions, and informing the student of the teacher’s expectations regarding their goals, and the necessary lesson supplies.
This first lesson is free of charge!
Lesson Options
One on One Private Lessons
Half Hour Lessons
$60 per half hour lesson
One Hour Lessons
$100 per hour lesson
One on one private lessons are available in increments of half hours.
Lesson payment is required by the end of the day of the lesson. A 10% late charge is incurred if payment isn’t received within seven (7) days of the lesson and increases by 10% for each following week.
Group Lessons
Groups of 2-4
$200.00 per hour.
Groups larger than 4
$200.00/hr plus $40.00/hr per student over four. Maximum of 8 students.
Half hour sessions are not available for group lessons.
Suggested Lesson Length
Hour lessons offer the chance to delve deeper into a subject or address more areas of playing per session. We understand that younger students and students with certain disabilities may find it challenging to maintain focus and engagement for a full hour. We account for this in the Getting Acquainted introductory lesson.
Age to Lesson Length Recommendation
Students under 8 y/o
Half hour lessons
Between 8 and 12
Depends on the student, and their goals.
Over 12
Hour lessons, as an hour is more effective.
Missing and Rescheduling Policy
Cancellations
24 hours is required for cancellations. Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice must still be paid. No payment is necessary for a lesson cancelled with more than 24 hours notice.
No-shows
Lessons where the student arrives more than 10 minutes after the scheduled lesson start time or does not arrive at all, without notice or communication, will be considered cancelled as no-shows: the lesson must be paid.
Rescheduling
All missed lessons can be rescheduled.
Make-up lessons are based on teacher discretion and lesson slot availability.
Make-up lessons must be rescheduled within two weeks of the original lesson.
Payment, Bundles, and Referrals
Payment Methods
We accept cash, check, all major debit and credit cards, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, and Paypal.
We prefer Venmo or Zelle as they minimize fees (which are passed on to the purchaser) and maximize ease and convenience.
Lesson Bundles
There are three ways to purchase lessons:
Single Lessons
Priced as stated in 1 on 1 Lessons and Group Lessons. There is no bundle for purchasing less than four (4) lessons at a time.
4 Pack Bundle
5% off the per lesson price.
One-on-One lesson bundles:
$380.00
Group Lessons for 4 or less students:
$720.00
8 Pack Bundle
10% of the per lesson price.
One-on-One lesson bundles: $720.00
Group Lesson bundles for 4 or less students:
$1440.00
Referral Discounts
20% OFF your next lesson purchase
when referring a new student who purchases 4 or more lessons.
This applies to individual lessons and lesson bundles.