The lessons are fun and exciting. Attrition is low. There are no lessons during the two weeks of Christmas vacation, nor during the one week of Spring Break during the first full week of April. Lesson Schedule is posted on this web site and updated monthly. Materials fees go toward ear training and theory software, ensemble music, MIDI needs, Compact Discs, and Videos used to enhance piano study.
New students pay the materials fee at the audition, in order to reserve a time slot.
Music purchased by the teacher can be paid at the time music is received, or tacked on to the tuition check the following month. Summer lessons are flexible in regard to attendance and repertoire. Generally, there are no extra make-up lessons scheduled for missed sessions, therefore students are encouraged to attend all lessons. This encourages consistent attendance and consistent progress in the student. My schedule suddenly increases by that percentage, since I don't always get the call until the day of the lesson.