SELINA'S PIANO STUDIO

Tuition 

What does tuition cover? Your student’s tuition payment includes:  

• Time spent with the student during lessons

• Time spent in preparation for the student

• Time spent researching music and literature for the student

• Email, text, and phone communication about student progress and materials  

• Recital preparations and costs  

• Studio expenses

• Business insurance  

• Continuing education

• My attendance of MTNA events with students  

• Music lending library 

 

The studio offers three quarters of lessons: fall, winter, and spring. The studio calendar displays the schedule for each quarter.

 

        Tuition by Lesson Length

                 Fall           Winter        Spring    Summer

30 mins     $300          $300           $300         *

45 mins    $450           $450           $450         *

1 hour     $600           $600           $600          *

*prorated tuition

 

The tuition prices guarantee that I will teach 30 weeks this year (10 weeks for fall, 10 weeks for winter, 10 weeks for spring). The summer quarter is optional.

 

Tuition may be paid in one total sum at the start of each quarter or broken into monthly payments. Zelle, Venmo, cash, check and bill pay are accepted, made out to Selina Manson.

Families should expect a yearly increase in tuition appropriate to cost of living increases, expenses, and services offered. 

 

Virtual lessons

Primary lessons will be in-person. Virtual lessons are available on Google Duo for the following:

• Students who are sick

• Families traveling

• Snow days

• Students who do not have transportation

• Students living an unreasonable distance from the studio

 

Cancellations/ Make-ups

Please do not bring sick students to the studio. If they are too sick for a virtual lesson, we can schedule a make-up session during the next break. 

 

Last minute cancellations (less than 24 hours) and/ or no-shows will not receive a make-up lesson. 

There is a limit of 1 make-up lesson per student per quarter (fall, winter, spring; 3 per year total.)

If you are late to the lesson you will only receive the time remaining of your lesson. 

 

Recitals 

There will be two recitals at the studio during the school year. Dates will be scheduled at least one month ahead. Treats will be provided.

 

Materials and fees

Any materials such as syllabus books or sheet music that I provide for the student will be included in the next tuition payment. 

 

Any festival or syllabus fees I prepay for students will be included in the next tuition payment. 

 

Lesson day and time 

Please choose a day and time that will fit your schedule for the school year. 

 

Please do not arrive for your lesson more than 5 minutes early. If you do, please wait outside, especially if another student is finishing their lesson.

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Piano and practicing 

Practice is a very important aspect for success in learning music. Setting up regular practice time is necessary. Plan on 4-6 days of practice per week. The amount of time spent practicing varies depending on student age, ability, and length of lesson. We can discuss your student’s specific practice plan. Each student has a Google doc that will guide practice sessions. 

 

Having a piano is necessary for practice. Keyboards are acceptable only for new beginners. Students having six months or more of lessons need a digital piano with 88 weighted keys and damper pedal, or an acoustic piano (upright or grand) for practice. 

 

Discontinuing lessons 

If you decide to leave the studio, please send an email or text message as notice. 

 

Medical pause 

If your student has a medical need to pause lessons, please let me know the situation. We can temporarily cease lessons and continue when your student is healthy and able. 

 

Summary 

By working together we can make music a passion in your student’s life. Family encouragement and involvement are essential to the success of your student.