PRICES
 

Packages of 2+ are for weekly lessons. If you are looking for a more intermittent schedule, please purchase a single lesson at a time. 

Weekly clients get a regular time slot in my schedule. 

 

30 minute lessons:

$40 interview

$125–-2 lessons 

$240--4 lessons  

$480--8 lessons  

$660–-12 lessons 

$1200–-24 lessons 

$2160–-48 lessons 

 

 

45 minute lessons:

$55 interview

$175—-2 lessons 

$335—-4 lessons 

$640—--8 lessons 

$900—-12 lessons 

$1680—24 lessons 

$3120—48 lessons 

 

60 minute lessons:

$75 interview 

$125 single lesson
$230--- 2 lessons 

$440—-4 lessons 

$840—-8 lessons  

$1200—12 lessons  

$2280—24 lessons 

$4320—48 lessons 

 

 

 

 

The Consultation

 

The consultation  is a friendly and non-stressful way for the teacher to get to know each aspiring student. The purpose of the consultation is to assess the student’s natural ability, ear, behavior, personality, and interest in music. It is also a time for the teacher to speak with the parent(s) of the student to assess if the parent(s) understands the expectations, discipline, and focus that is needed to help their child be successful and have a positive music experience. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent(s).

 

If a student is a beginner pianist, they do not need to prepare anything for the for the teacher to hear; however, as a singer, please be ready to sing something either bringing sheet music or singing by a karaoke track on YouTube. Continuing students should come prepared to share some music that highlights their technique and skill set. We will possibly do some ear training and sight-reading as well. 

 

Following the consultation, the teacher may or may not accept a student into their teaching studio. Students or parents will be notified by email regarding their admission status. 

*Consultation prices are:
$40 for 30 minutes, $70 for 45 minutes, & $80 for an hour. 

 

Email: Francescamusik.com

 

 

LESSON & MASTER CLASSES

 

Lessons are held weekly throughout the year with the exception of holidays. Lessons are taught in time slots of 60, 45, or 30 Minutes.  Lesson length is determined by the teacher, not the student or parent.  This ensures that the student progresses in a consistent manner for their level.   

 

Vacation weeks will be scheduled in advance. They usually occur during Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. 

 

Breaks:

We will not have lessons the weeks of : (these might change)

 

Spring:  Usually in March

Summer: One week

Thanksgiving: the week of

Christmas: at least one week. 

 

Master Classes:  Master Classes will be held the during the school year only. These will be the months of September through the month of May, with the exception of December. The schedule is below for the school year. Some months will have 3 private lessons and a master class, and some may have 2 private lessons and a master class .(Holiday months) 

 

In a Master Class, each student will have the chance to interact with students of the same age or level.  These lessons will also include theory, technique, and history, and on occasion tests will be given to assess the student's progress and retention. Students will learn how to work in an ensemble (working with other musicians to make music, which will include the skills that are needed for accompanying.) This is a very important skill to have in the professional world, since most professional music is a collaboration of musicians. Even if a student's career doesn't include being a professional musician, they will still benefit from these skills.  These classes serve a purpose that private lessons cannot and they are extremely valuable in shaping a musician.

 

In this setting, a student also learns how to think critically about music, they are motivated by their peers to progress (as it brings a new level of accountability), they gain a sense of unity in the studio, and they also learn what their strengths and weaknesses are. This helps them to understand themselves more fully and will also help them if they wish to teach in the future. 

 

Students who do not come prepared for master class may forfeit their chance to perform. Please notify me in advance if your child will not be able to attend class. There are no makeups for missed Master Classes, however on occasion the student is welcome to come to another class if they let me know at least a week in advance. This gives me the adequate time to organize my schedule and make sure that each student in the studio gets the opportunity to come to a well prepared and organized class. These occasions should be rare, if a student is consistently not able to come to a Master Class, they need to discuss changing their Master Class time with me as soon as they know. 

 

Master Class Schedule: I will let you know more information once they are scheduled. 

 

*Missed Lessons/Makeups: Missed lessons are not the responsibility of the teacher. I will only allow a makeup if a parent/student gives me at least a 48 hour notice, these cases should be rare. 

Options for makeup lessons:
I'll send a tutorial based on where the student is in their process in their pieces, technique, and theory. A student may send me a video or audio clip of their practice & I'll critique it and gives notes to work on for the following week. Students may do that using regular video or sending me a link through SMULE of a song they have been singing or playing on the piano. 

 In order to cancel your lesson, you will need to do so by accessing the online calendar. There are no makeups for missed makeup lessons or missed Master Classes.

 

Lessons should be a priority for the parent and student.  If for some reason the scheduled lesson time isn’t working, please talk to me about rescheduling to a new time.  On occasion I might need to reschedule a lesson. These occasions are rare, however, I will be as flexible as I possibly can.  Refunds are not given under any arrangements. 

* $20 reschedule fee for 30 minutes, $30 for 45 minutes, and $35 for hour lessons to be paid before lesson can be 

 

Promptness: Please arrive at lessons a couple of minutes early. Please be on time to pick up your child after the lesson time is through. Time missed at the beginning due to tardiness cannot be made up. 

 

*Performances: Recitals will be scheduled throughout the year. I encourage you to support your child in preparing for the recitals and in attending all the recitals. I will let you know when the recitals are scheduled. There will be two recitals, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. These recitals usually fall in May and November. Occasionally we might have a  Christmas recital. 

 

Recital(s)

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Steinway Gallery 
Virtual platforms
 

$50 recital fee per student 
 

Practice: Required time of practice will vary between students.  A general rule is that the student should practice (a minimum of 5 days weekly) for the amount of time they have a lesson in the studio.  

In addition to the importance of practice time is practice quality. Sometimes a student will not understand the difference between playing the piano/singing through their song & practicing. As the teacher, I will teach great practicing habits and ensure that each student understands how to implement them. 

 

I require beginning students to be supervised, both in practice and in lesson, by the parent. During the lesson, the parent(s) of young students will also need to pay attention and take notes for the child.

 

Discontinuing Lessons:

Please inform me by email, text, or in person if you can in advance. 

 

TUITION & FEES

 

A music education at FrancescaMusik studio is an investment of time and resources that will positively impact the student for their entire lifetime.  The skills, discipline, self-mastery, and focus they will be taught at the studio are priceless. 

 
 Tuition Includes the Following:

Private Lessons- performance, technique, theory, sight reading, music history lessons

Master Classes

The Teacher’s time and investment in the student’s musical development both in and outside of lessons. 

The overall music experience

 

Payment for lessons is due before scheduling. A student may purchase a package of lessons of 1,4,8.12, 24. Lessons are based on a weekly schedule unless purchased as a single lesson. 

 

 

 

 

Prices:

 

Based on weekly lessons, single lessons may be purchased and used intermittently. 

 

30 minute lessons:  for children ages 3-8

$40  consultation 

$70—single lesson 

$130–2 lessons (65)

$240- 4 lessons  (60)

$440- 8 lessons  (55)

$600– 12 lessons (50)

$1080– 24 lessons (45) 

$1920–48 lessons (40)

 

45 minute lessons:

$70 consultation

$100—single lesson

$190—2 lessons (95)

$360—-4 lessons (90)

$680—-8 lessons (85)

$960—-12 lessons (80) 

$1800—24 lessons (75)

$3360—48 lessons (70)

 

60 minute lessons:

$80 consultation

$125 single lesson

$440—-4 lessons (110)

$800—-8 lessons  (100)

$1080—12 lessons  (90)

$2040—24 lessons (85)

$3840—48 lessons (80)

 

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Annual registration fee $50 per student per family ( pro-rated for students who don't start in  September) 
Recital fee $50 per student, paid before registering

Makeup fees - $20 for 30 minutes, $30 for 45 minutes
$35 for 1 hour
 

AGREEMENT:

As a teacher, I am here to serve your needs and make your investment worthwhile. The method is proven. I believe my responsibility is to teach and to motivate. The student’s  responsibility is to listen and to apply the principles.  Finally, the parent’s responsibility is to encourage consistent and effective practice. We will then have great success in the developing of the student's talent in which I hope will give many years of satisfaction to the student. 

 

 

 

By accepting a slot in FrancescaMusik's studio you are accepting the terms and conditions of this policy.  Student and parents are required to abide by this policy or risk dismissal from the studio.