FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Students ages 4-18 begin with a 3-week trial with an appropriate class. The trial includes three 50-minute group classes. Trial tuition is $190/student. The trial is meant to help establish new classes and make sure everything is a good fit before committing to ongoing lessons. Once the trial is complete, you will have the opportunity to continue regular lessons, or perhaps try a different class that may better suit your needs. Upon completing the trial, families of young students (ages 4-18) pay tuition either monthly or annually. Monthly tuition is $225/student, or you can pay for the year in advance for a 5% discount. New adult students begin with an 8-week session in either a beginner or multi-level class. The 8-week session includes eight 50-minute group classes. Tuition is $460/student. New adult students begin with an 8-week session in either a beginner or multi-level class. The 8-week session includes eight 50-minute group classes. Tuition is $460/student. Materials are billed separately and as needed. Tuition is based on the studio’s operational expenses and the instructor’s commitment to teach, not whether a student attends class. In addition to class time, tuition covers lesson planning, recording new content, and providing feedback on practice videos. Tuition also includes all performance opportunities. There will be a small, annual tuition increase each year in August. All families are eligible for a $50 tuition credit when they refer a new family to the studio. Families with students ages 4-18 also have the option to pay for annual tuition (through July) in advance for a 5% discount. Each August, continuing families have the option to pay for annual tuition with a 10% discount.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To get started, book a free info session. This gives new families an opportunity to tour the studio, meet the teacher, and learn about the program. Current scheduling options will be provided by the teacher after meeting each student. After the free info session, families must complete their registration by creating a My Music Staff account. This includes setting up their billing information and enabling Auto-Pay, which is a requirement for all studio families. Once their account is created, families will have full access to the My Music Staff Student Portal. Students with any prior experience may also be asked to book a private lesson to assess their skills, provide additional scheduling options, and help them acclimate to the curriculum before joining a class. Students ages 4-18 begin with a 3-week trial with an appropriate class. The trial includes three 50-minute group classes. Trial tuition is $190/student. The trial is meant to help establish new classes and make sure everything is a good fit before committing to ongoing lessons. Once the trial is complete, you will have the opportunity to continue regular lessons, or perhaps try a different class that may better suit your needs. New adult students begin with an 8-week session in either a beginner or multi-level class. The 8-week session includes eight 50-minute group classes. Tuition is $460/student. Materials are billed separately and as needed.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
From my beginnings as a young piano student, to a band-loving teenager, and eventually an accomplished choral singer, I have a diverse array of experiences that make me a savvy and passionate musician. I have always been a lifelong musician, but my enthusiasm for teaching was ignited by an Educational Psychology class I took in college. I love to study how people learn. I am devoted to tailoring my communication and teaching style to guide each learner to success. I am committed to my professional development, and I make sure to keep up with the latest research and teaching trends by regularly participating in online forums. I also attend several conferences each year to learn new techniques and make new connections with colleagues around the country and across the world. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I am a professional educator of both my own students and other piano teachers. I was a presenter at the 2023 Group Piano Illuminated conference and will present at the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) conference in 2024.