Lessons
Private Music Lessons
Individual lessons are designed to help students develop musical skills at an ever-increasing level of proficiency. Piano, cello, violin, viola, guitar, ukulele, harp, flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, voice, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, percussion, and organ lessons are offered. Other instruments may be available upon request.
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Program
"Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children's education."
—Yo Yo Ma
Pricing
Annual Registration Fee: $30 individual/$50 family.
Fall Semester: September-December (14 weeks)
30 min. lessons: $43/lesson, $602/semester
45 min. lessons: $64.50/lesson, $903/semester
60 min. lessons: $86/lesson, $1204/semester
Spring Semester: January-May (17 weeks)
same prices per lesson
30 min. lessons: $731
45 min. lessons: $1096.50
60 min. lessons: $1462
Summer Semester: June-August
Flexible scheduling available
Some faculty schedules may vary. At the start of the semester, or when lessons begin, teachers and parents will discuss lesson dates to determine a total number for the semester.
*Tuition will be prorated when registering mid-semester*
Attendance
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When registering, students are expected to commit to the entire duration of the semester.
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Regular attendance is expected of all students.
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Students who are late for their instruction cannot be guaranteed their full lesson time.
Makeup Policy
Individual Lessons:
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For lesson cancellations, please contact the teacher directly.
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For private lessons, each student is permitted ONE excused absence per semester. Exceptions may be made in the case of family emergencies.
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A cancellation may be excused if the teacher has been notified at least 24 hours in advance.
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Unexcused absences are charged as a lesson and will not be made up.
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Teacher absences will be made up.
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If inclement weather causes CMSP to close, all missed lessons and classes will be rescheduled.
Student Recitals
Students may participate in one or more recitals held regularly throughout the school year (fall and spring semesters).
Policies
Please visit our Policies page for additional information.