Rates & Policies

RATES

 

Here are updates to my piano lesson rates and policies in 2024.erial here!
 

Half-hour lesson: $90

45 Minute lesson: $120

Hour lesson (for a single student): $160

 

INVOICES
 

I invoice lessons at the start of each month for all upcoming lesson dates in the month. Most people seem to like Venmo but I'm flexible. 

 

If you can't make a lesson a given week I will be mean and invoice you all dates in the month anyway. But we will keep track and make sure to reschedule. 

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If I miss a lesson, we can reschedule, refund or roll it to the next month. Up to you!

 

I used to have a more flexible policy but it quickly became a little chaotic. 

Students whose lessons are paid by the Federal Self-Determination Program are invoiced at month's end. SDP funds educational opportunities for children with developmental disabilities.
For more info: https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/

 

MAKEUP LESSONS | RESCHEDULES

 

I have Wednesdays and Thursdays set aside just for reschedules. There are other individual times that come up to reschedule on Sundays and some Fridays.

If I cancel a lesson, that lesson time is credited back to you or directly refunded.

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I tour with my ensemble several times per year. I set up the tours so I only miss a week of lessons. I will attempt to reschedule this week with you, either before or after the tour.

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Summary

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My lesson policies related to invoicing are a little draconian, indeed. I give my all and more to my students, beyond what I wrote up here. Once the basic terms are set, I always go above and beyond. At a certain point I started to listen to some of my colleagues and develop policies to protect the trajectory of my teaching a bit more. 

 

RECITALS

 

I encourage everyone to participate in our recitals. We aim for three per year.

• • March 2024 - Spring Recital at CSM Theater TBA

  • June 2024 - Summer Recital at Woman's Club of Burlingame TBA

  • December 2024 - Winter Recital at Library of San Mateo 

 

WINTER/SUMMER BREAKS OR VACATION TIM

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• January through June: students are expected to at all lessons or reschedule.

• July is summer vacation/no expectation. Just let me know

• September until Thanksgiving students are expected to at all lessons or reschedule.

• December is winter vacation/no expectation. Just let me know.

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SEMESTER Students

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Semester Students are families who prefer to pay by four month semester.

This comes at a 10% discount and some other perks, extra lessons etc.

However students are expected to attend or reschedule all lessons in a semester. 

 

• January through April

• May through August

• September through December.

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PRACTICE

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Practice is required for this to work. My job is to keep it lively and inspiring.

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Leon Rosen