POLICIES AND TUITION

LESSONS

Each student will be offered 35 private lessons per year

29 scheduled September – April
6 scheduled May – August

Summer lessons are required and must be scheduled by May 1 of each year.

THEORY CLASSES

Each student will have 4 Theory classes per year, scheduled September-April.

Theory classes are held on scheduled Mondays at 6pm throughout the academic year. The complete schedule for each class is set at the beginning of the fall semester. Each class meets for one hour, except Beginners which meets for 30 minutes.

Beginners – for young children who are not yet reading music.
Theory I – Typically ages 6-8, these students are just beginning note reading.
Theory II – Typically ages 6-10 these students are beginning note readers.
Theory III – Typically ages 8-14, these students are note readers.
Theory IV- Typically ages 12-16, these students are note readers.

Theory classes are for the students to come together and perform for each other, as well as learn about music appreciation, history, theory, and increase note reading skills. Parents attend class with Beginners, but do not attend with the student in the other levels. Students will be informed of which class they are in at the beginning of the academic year. Classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness are not made up.

RECITAL

A formal studio recital is held annually in the spring, usually April or May. All students have the opportunity to perform in a professional setting for their family and friends.

ATTENDANCE

Make-ups will not be given for missed lessons or classes for any reason. Parents may trade lesson times with another student if they know they are going to be gone. No-lesson days are factored into the calendar and are not made up.

Lesson cancelled by the instructor will be made up.

Online Lessons:

In the case of inclement weather or illness, lessons may be cancelled or given via Zoom at the teacher's discretion. Students taking a Zoom lesson must be able give full attention while online, and in the case of illness, feel good enough to have a lesson. Poor internet connection may result in an aborted lesson that will not be made up. Lessons may be shorter due to technology set up and tear down between the teacher's in person lessons.

MATERIALS

Suzuki Piano Volume (1-7) New International Edition

Notebook for practice assignments

Suzuki Piano recordings- available in CD or MP4

A piano (requires tuning 1-2 times per year) or a full size electric piano or keyboard.

TUITION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

30 minute lessons + theory classes

$810 September-April ($102/month) + $150 summer

$810 September & January ($405/semester) + $150 summer

$960 September-August ($80/month)*

45 minute lessons + theory classes

$1158 September- April ($145/month) + $222 summer

$1158 September & January ($579/semester) + $222 summer

$1380 September - August ($115/month)*

60 minute lessons + theory classes

$1477 September- April ($185/month) + $288 summer

$1477 September & January ($738/semester) + $288 summer

$1765 September - August ($147/month)*

*Must be committed to taking lessons September through August. Payment may only be made via post dated checks or automatic payment set up through your bank. No refunds for quitted lessons.

Lessons given á la carte are $30 per half hour and are not subject to schedule and attendance policies.

Payment can be made by one of the following ways:

Cash or check made out to Brigette Weisenburger or Zelle

Taxes are included.

PARENTS

Parents with children younger than 8 are required to attend lessons, but are always encouraged to attend when possible.

Parents are responsible for:

• Being attentive and taking notes at lessons

• Practicing with the student or making sure the student has adequate practice time. Ideally 4-7 days per week.

• Playing the recordings at home. Ideally 4-7 days per week.