Rates & Policies
Rates 2026-27
Finding the Right Lesson Length
⸱ Every student is unique. We'll find the lesson length that best fits your age, experience, and learning style.
⸱ And as each student grows at a different pace, we'll let you know when it's time to move to the next lesson length.
* Optional for advanced students who wish to explore music in greater depth.
A GENTLE BEGINNING FOR PRE-K & K
⸱ 20-Minute Weekly Private Lesson
$163 every 4 weeks (paid in advance)
EARLY BEGINNERS (GRADE 1 AND UP)
⸱ 30-Minute Weekly Private Lesson
$249 every 4 weeks (paid in advance)
LATE BEGINNERS AND UP
⸱ 40-Minute Weekly Private Lesson
$319 every 4 weeks (paid in advance)
ADVANCED STUDY
⸱ 60-Minute Weekly Private Lesson
$461 every 4 weeks (paid in advance)
Policies
- Payment & Fees
Registration Fee — None
Payment
Tuition is billed in 4-week cycles. Payment is due on the 4th lesson of each cycle for the next cycle.
Family Discount
A 3% tuition discount is available for families with multiple students. We're always happy to see siblings—or even parents and children—enjoy music together.
The family discount does not apply to 20-minute lessons.
Travel Fee for Home Lessons
Home lessons are available in the surrounding areas of Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, and College Park.
$36–$46 per 4 weeks (paid in advance)
* Fees vary by location.
If a home lesson moves online due to rescheduling:
⸱ At your request, the travel fee remains applied.
⸱ If we need to move your lesson, the travel fee will be credited toward your next payment.
Concert Fee for Performers
$49–$53 per performer, per concert
(subject to venue and facility fees)
* The concert venue may vary each year, and facility rental fees may differ. Final concert details and fees will be confirmed closer to the event.
- Scheduling
Regular Attendance
Lessons take place weekly – regular attendance is the key to steady, lasting progress.
24-Hour Notice
Need to reschedule? Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance; otherwise, the lesson fee will apply.
Cold or Flu?
If you or your child has a cold, the flu, or symptoms such as coughing, a runny nose, or a fever, etc., kindly let us know before the lesson. We'll reschedule your lesson, or meet online if you're feeling well enough.
Holiday Scheduling
The lesson schedule can be adjusted to avoid multiple gaps around Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break.
For your holiday plans, we'll find the schedule that works best for you.
Summer Scheduling
We teach throughout most of the summer because even a few lessons can make a significant difference in maintaining musical momentum.
If your regular lesson time doesn't work with your summer plans, we'll gladly adjust your lesson schedule whenever possible.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, all in-person lessons (both studio and in-home) will take place online at their regularly scheduled day and time, instead of being rescheduled.
⸱ For in-home lessons, the travel fee will also be credited toward your next payment.