Lessons are offered in 60 or 45 minute increments at least once a week.

Two twenty lesson semesters and a nine lesson summer semester are offered yearly.

 

Billing Cycle and Payment

Semester periods are similar to most school calendars. Refer to the studio’s calendar page for specific dates. A deposit of 50% of the semester tuition is due upon registration. This deposit secures the student’s lesson time for each semester. The remaining balance is due on the date indicated by the calendar. There are no registration or payment plan fees. If the student drops before the end of the semester, the student or the parent(s) are still financially responsible for the remaining balance of tuition for that semester. Accepted forms of payment are cash, checks or Zelle. There will be a $25.00 service charge for any returned checks.

 

Tuition Rate

Call for rates.

 

Holidays

Lessons will not be scheduled during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring breaks. Refer to the studio calendar for specific dates.

 

Cancellations and Missed Lessons

If a lesson is canceled by the teacher, it will be made up promptly and at the student’s/parent’s convenience. One make-up/rescheduling will be offered each semester for a lesson missed by the student due to circumstances other than inclement weather; a 24 hour notice is required.

 

Parking and Access

 Please park on the street in front of the studio. Do not park in the driveway or in front of the mailbox.

 

Performance opportunities

Recitals:

Gateway Piano Studio offers many performance opportunities for students during the year in the form of recitals. All students are encouraged to participate. Focus, discipline and practice are required in order to be prepared for recitals. If the teacher determines that the student is not ready for a recital, the teacher reserves the right to not allow that student to participate in that particular recital. Recitals should be positive events which build self-esteem, promote the love of music and foster camaraderie between fellow students. These events also provide a venue for teaching stage presence and decorum in a public forum.

Other opportunities:

Music Teachers Associations and other entities sponsor competitions and other events which require the utmost dedication. Therefore, only the few who have achieved the required level of ability will be considered for participation.