Tuition & Studio Policies
Conservatory
Tuition
The Cottage
School
Registration: $25 (non-refundable)
Music Readiness: $100 monthly
Private Lessons:
30 min: $150 monthly / $750 per semester
45 min: $200 monthly / $1000 per semester
Sibling Class:
45 min: $200 per month / $1000 per semester
Registration: $50 (non-refundable)
Individual Classes: $300 per semester
Homeschool Package: $500 per month.
Two days a week. (Monday and Friday)
Includes: Private tutoring, private music instruction (1/2 hour lesson), study hall/ music lab for practice time. (Books ordered separately)
Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 non-refundable yearly registration fee payable directly to TCC.
Tuition: The semester tuition includes the following: 16 lessons, 1 performance class, 1 recital and up to 15 min per week in the music lab.
Tuition may be paid in full or in two equal payments. If the installment plan is chosen, the total is divided into five equal monthly payments, plus a $5 monthly processing fee. Payment is due in advance on the 1st of the month,
Private In-person lesson rate: $37.50 per 1/2-hour lesson; $50 per 45-min; $70 per 1-hour lesson.
Sibling Class: a semi-private rate of $50/45 min. (2 students)
A $10 late fee is added after the 10th.
Payment may be made by cash, check, with PayPal or Zelle.
Students may not receive more than two lessons without payment. Students with unpaid tuition will not be allowed to participate in recitals, performance classes, etc.
Semester
Private Tuition
Payment Plan Option: Five equal monthly installments.
Fall
Total
Aug.
Sep.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec./Recital
Spring
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May/Recital
Beginners: 30 min. lessons
$750
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
Intermediate: 45 min lessons.
$1000
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
Advanced: 1 hr. lessons
$1400
$280
$280
$280
$280
$280
Summer
June-July 6-week session
30-min. lessons
45-min. lessons
$225
$300
In-Home lesson Fee: Additional trip charge by location.
Online Lessons: Students may elect to have their lessons virtually. A tech registration fee of $25 per semester will apply.
Performance Classes: Performance classes are offered once per semester to promote musicianship and group interaction. Class is included with semester tuition.
Additional Fees: Fees associated with the purchase of books, theory testing, auditions, festivals, etc. are billed separately.
Make-up Policy: The student is allowed two make-ups per semester provided that advance notice is given of the student’s absence.
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Make-up lessons may be given virtually (Zoom or FaceTime).
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The make-up lesson, if missed for any reason, is not rescheduled.
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Any teacher cancellation will be made up by the teacher, substitute teacher, or credited to your account.
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Tardiness: If a student is 10 min. late or more without notice, it will be considered a “no-show,” and time lost will not be made-up.
Withdrawal: Enrollment is for the duration of each semester. However, if one chooses to withdraw, a two-week notice before the next billing cycle is required, otherwise tuition for the upcoming month will still be due and charged to your account.
Refunds: If advanced payment has been received, but the student is unable to continue lessons due to unforeseen circumstances, a 90% refund of the balance of tuition will be given. Registration fee is not refundable.
Student Dismissal: The Instructor reserves the right to dismiss a student for the following reasons:
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Unpaid tuition.
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Discipline problems.
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Chronic failure to practice.