Trial Lessons

Prospective students are encouraged to attend a half hour trial lesson prior to committing to a block of lessons.

The Trial Lesson Fee is $60 for 30 minutes.

 

Instruction Fees

Instruction will be given in monthly blocks of lessons and are due and payable on the first week of each month.

Lessons are given in my studio in Pacific Grove, or online.

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There is a $35 recital fee per family for studio recitals.

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Charter Schools

I'm a vendor with Ocean Grove Charter School. Homeschooling families can set up a purchase order through their school.

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Books and Music

I’ve partnered with The Bookmark music store in PG, and have added a display of music for sale in my studio! Now when students need a new music book they can purchase it at a discount from me, without having to go to the store to get it. I will automatically add it to your monthly invoice when needed. Students get what they need with no delay (and a discount!), and we’re supporting a great local music store. It’s a win-win for everyone!

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Practice

Parental involvement at home is essential. Even if you aren't musically trained yourself, just being present to keep your child on task and to make sure they are doing everything on their assignment list is extremely helpful. There is a noticeable difference when parents are actively involved in their child’s practice time.

 

Students must have either a piano or a digital piano with 88 weighted keys at home for daily practice; percussion students must have instruments either at home or accessible at school for practice.

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Terms and Conditions

Lessons cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time will result in a make-up credit - you can then choose an Open Lesson slot on the MyMusicStaff.com calendar to use your make-up credit.  A maximum of 2 lessons may be rescheduled per month, and are subject to availability and therefore not guaranteed.  Unused make-up credits will expire after 30 days.  Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged with no make-up credit issued.

 

Lessons cancelled by me will result in a credit toward your next month’s lesson fees, or a make-up lesson.

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If the student is feeling sick, but well enough to have an online lesson, we can easily switch to an online lesson for a week or two. No need to come into the studio if you or your child is feeling ill!

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There is no refund of fees. Your payment reserves your space for the month or semester (depending on your payment plan). No refunds will be given for partial months or semesters.

 

Students’ siblings present during lessons must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times to minimize distraction.

 

Please note that by enrolling in a block of instruction you agree to the above Terms and Conditions.