Tuition covers not only the actual lesson time spent with the student, but time preparing for each student as well.  Even in the event of a missed lesson, your tuition continues to work in favor of the student.

Your tuition and fees go toward the following:

• Time spent with the student
  

                                    Private lessons, studio classes

• Lesson preparation and repertoire planning
• Teacher training and experience
• Recital costs and preparation  
  

                                     Includes recital programs, refreshments, and facility rental if applicable

• Professional organization memberships
  

​                                     Maintained by the teacher to enhance their teaching skills and to provide the student with opportunities for festivals,                                                competitions, and performance events

• Professional journals
  

                                      Publications to assist the teacher in keeping current on new teaching materials and trends

• Studio expenses  
  

                                      Copying, website maintenance and technology expenses, instrument tuning and maintenance, studio incentives

• Taxes, insurance, business licenses, retirement
• Continuing education  
  

                                       Conferences, workshops/classes, and lessons that keep the teacher current on methods and techniques


(Adapted from Wendy Stevens, www.composecreate.com)