TUITION AND ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Victoria believes that with diligent practice and good instruction, anyone can learn to play the piano. Consistent attendance at lessons and frequent practice, much more than innate talent, are a requirement for students to experience progress and achieve greater skill. The year is divided into three terms:
∞ Fall (Sep 3rd-Jan 31th) / Recital Jan 26
∞ Spring (Feb 1st-June 21st) / Recital Jun 14
∞ Summer (July-Aug)
The fall and spring semesters each contain 17 lessons and one studio recital. The summer semester is flexible and up to the student.
∞ Fall (Sep 3rd-Jan 31th) / Recital Jan 26
∞ Spring (Feb 1st-June 21st) / Recital Jun 14
∞ Summer (July-Aug)
The fall and spring semesters each contain 17 lessons and one studio recital. The summer semester is flexible and up to the student.
TUITION STRUCTURE, PAYMENTS AND FEES
Fall and Spring Terms
Payment in full is required for the term (17 lessons).
∞ $1,400 Payment required per semester for regular piano lessons, either upfront or in installments. Payment is due at the first lesson of the semester.
∞ For a second student from the same family or an additional weekly lesson, the price for the semester is $1350.
Payment options for the Fall and Spring Terms:
There are no additional fees (e.g books, registrations, other “miscellaneous” fees).
Summer Term
Payment for private instruction in the summer term is flexible.
You can have as many or as few lessons as you want, and pay as you go or for the month.
Payment in full is required for the term (17 lessons).
∞ $1,400 Payment required per semester for regular piano lessons, either upfront or in installments. Payment is due at the first lesson of the semester.
∞ For a second student from the same family or an additional weekly lesson, the price for the semester is $1350.
Payment options for the Fall and Spring Terms:
- Payment in full upfront: cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo are accepted
- Installment payment plan by check: five post-dated checks of $280
- For the fall term, the first check must be dated September 1st, second check must be dated October 1st, third check must be dated November 1st, fourth check must be dated December 1st, and fifth check must be dated January 1st.
- For the spring term, the first check must be dated February 1st, second check must be dated March 1st, third check must be dated April 1st, fourth check must be dated May 1st, and fifth check must be dated June 1st.
- Each check will be deposited on or after the date posted on the check.
There are no additional fees (e.g books, registrations, other “miscellaneous” fees).
Summer Term
Payment for private instruction in the summer term is flexible.
You can have as many or as few lessons as you want, and pay as you go or for the month.
ABSENCES AND CANCELLATIONS
When you reserve your class time, you are reserving time for the entire semester.
No make-ups are provided, except If a lesson must be cancelled due to weather or teacher absence. In that case, students will receive a personal notification and will be provided with a make-up time.
There is a parent group chat for the studio; in the event of a scheduling conflict, you are welcome to arrange to switch class time with another student if it works for both of you.
No make-ups are provided, except If a lesson must be cancelled due to weather or teacher absence. In that case, students will receive a personal notification and will be provided with a make-up time.
There is a parent group chat for the studio; in the event of a scheduling conflict, you are welcome to arrange to switch class time with another student if it works for both of you.
SEMESTER VACATION DATES
Fall Semester:
∞ Oct 17-24
∞ Nov 25-Dec 1
∞ Dec 23-Jan 2
Spring Semester:
TBA
∞ Oct 17-24
∞ Nov 25-Dec 1
∞ Dec 23-Jan 2
Spring Semester:
TBA
PERFORMANCES AND COMPETITIONS
The studio provides performance opportunities through competitions and recitals.
The two annual studio recitals are included with tuition and all students are highly encouraged to perform.
For students that wish to expand their performance experience in a more competitive environment, Victoria will work with them to prepare.
Dates for upcoming performances and competitions:
∞ Crescendo Competition (1st round in November, Carneghie Hall in January)
∞ Winter Recital (Jan 26)
∞ Little Mozarts (1st round in March, Rockport Performing Arts in May)
∞ Keys Music Challenge (Apr 12 - tentative)
∞ End of Year Party/Recital (Jun 14)
The two annual studio recitals are included with tuition and all students are highly encouraged to perform.
For students that wish to expand their performance experience in a more competitive environment, Victoria will work with them to prepare.
Dates for upcoming performances and competitions:
∞ Crescendo Competition (1st round in November, Carneghie Hall in January)
∞ Winter Recital (Jan 26)
∞ Little Mozarts (1st round in March, Rockport Performing Arts in May)
∞ Keys Music Challenge (Apr 12 - tentative)
∞ End of Year Party/Recital (Jun 14)
AGREEMENT TO TERMS
Everyone must submit signed forms of agreement to studio policy and a signed picture release form by the start of the semester.
Note that photo use is strictly for the website; photos will not be posted to Facebook or other social media, and names are never posted alongside photos.
The forms can be downloaded here.
Note that photo use is strictly for the website; photos will not be posted to Facebook or other social media, and names are never posted alongside photos.
The forms can be downloaded here.
