FAQs For Our
Music Programs

There are several options for students! Your choice in class depends partly on your child’s age and partly on their interest. We also have multi-age classes that are suitable for anyone in that age range.

Every family and student should expect a few weeks of transition into classes and lessons. All children develop on their own timetable, and you are the expert on your child. The ages are guidelines, not hard-and-fast rules. There is no hurry to move ahead and no harm in hanging back. And when you believe your child is ready to move to another age group, just let us know. If you are unsure, let us help you! We are here to help your child thrive.

Kindermusik® Ages 0-5 years:

• Mixed Ages: best for anyone — siblings, friends, anyone in the listed age group; parent participation required
• Foundations: best for non-walking newborns, infants, and babies, even past 12 months; parent participation required
• Level 1: best for active, walking toddlers, about ages 1-2 years; parent participation required
• Level 2: best for older toddlers ages 2-3 years; parent participation required
• Level 3: best for children ages 3-5 years  who are ready to be “dropped-off” for a class. 

Group Beginning Piano:

• Little Keynotes: best for children ages 4-5 years who are ready to be “dropped off” for a class
• Little Mozarts: Ages 5-6 years who are ready for a gentle introduction to piano who are ready to be “dropped off” 
• Piano Players: Ages 6-8 years; not parent-inclusive, home instrument and practice required
• Intermediate Piano Players: for students who have completed Piano Players (or have similar knowledge)
• Advanced Piano Players: for students who have completed Intermediate Piano Players (or have similar knowledge)

Other Group Classes 

• Instrument Explorers: Ages 5-7 years who are ready to be “dropped off”
• Uke n Play: Ages 6-10 years

Lessons

• Private Instrument Lessons: Ages 6 and up; below age 6 students can go into a group class to begin
• Piano students are strongly encouraged to begin in group piano classes

You can enroll at any time! There is no need to wait. Classes are held year-round, with a few breaks here and there. If you enroll mid-month, your payment will be prorated before it is processed.

Tuition payments are monthly by credit card. All enrolled families will be charged a payment on the 1st of each month. No refund will be given for families who cancel enrollment after the 1st of the month. Monthly payments do not reflect a certain number of classes or lessons in a month; the cost is all classes in an entire year divided into equal payments for your convenience. Holidays/closings are taken into account.

Enrolling is simple:
1. Find the class that best suits your child.
2. Create an account in our system.
3. Enroll once and you’re done — your spot is held in that class until you need to transfer classes or withdraw. 

Classes run year-round. You will pay your first month at the time of enrollment. Subsequent payments will be charged on the 1st of every month. Most importantly, there is never a registration fee or cancellation fee. Any materials fee directly covers materials used for classes and recitals. It is not a “nonsense” fee. We are parents, too. We don’t believe in that kind of stuff! We just believe on bringing you the best, all throughout the year. 

 Kindermusik® : $80/month

Little Keynotes: $90/month, $40 materials fee; 4-month commitment 

Little Mozarts: $90/month, $50 materials fee; 4-month commitment

Piano Players: $105/month, $50 materials fee; commitment Sept- May, summer continuation optional but recommended

Intermediate Piano Players: $115/month, $50 materials fee; commitment Sept- May, summer continuation optional but recommended

Advanced Piano Players: $125/month, $50 materials fee; yearly commitment Sept- August

Instrument Explorers: $80/month, $40 materials fee; 3-month commitment

Beginning Uke ‘n Play: $90/month, $40 materials fee; 3-month commitment

Intermediate Uke ‘n Play: $95/month, 3-month commitment

Kindermusik® Playdate a-la-carte classes: $15/class

Private Lessons: $126/month,  3-month commitment

Special events and camps vary with the program being offered

We know that schedules can often get difficult. We have a flexible make-up system that helps your family enjoy music as much as possible. Should you need to miss your class, we ask that you mark your cancellation in your account at least 6 hours in advance. This will give you a make-up credit to use to pop into another class.

If you need to miss your private lesson, you must notify us at least 6 hours in advance of  the lesson you are going to miss via your account. With enough notice, you will receive a make-up credit in your account which will allow you to sign up for a make-up lesson in your account. Without 6 hours notice, or if no notice is given (or you are a no-show), a make-up will not be offered.

Playdates and a la carte classes may be rescheduled one time prior to the class with 48 hours notice. Missed a la carte classes cannot be rescheduled or refunded. 

No refunds or discounts will be given for missed classes or lessons. Make-ups are subject to availability.

We know that schedules change, as do kids! You can make changes to your enrollment anytime of the year. If you need to switch to a different class time, or your child is ready to move up to the next class, just let us know through the Withdrawal or Change Request form.

Most necessary supplies will be provided to your child upon enrollment. There are a few things to note:

• Kindermusik families have exclusive access to all the class music in the Free Kindermusik App. Simply log into the app using your enrollment email/password.
• Private lesson students will need to have their own instrument for practice at home, as well as books. We will let you know what books to purchase after your first lesson. They also need to bring a 1.5″ binder and pencil box.
• Uke ‘n Play students will need their own Ukulele. They will receive a binder full of music
• Little Keynotes and Little Mozart students do NOT need a piano/keyboard at home, but is encouraged. Books will be provided.
• Piano Players students DO need a piano or keyboard at home, as home practice is integral in this program. Books will be provided

Most of our programs focus on the process of learning to encourage creativity and inspiration rather that perfecting our music for performance. Much harm can be done to a child’s confidence by asking them to perform at an early age. Throughout the year, students in our group classes are given a chance to share what they have learned in a casual setting. This is called a “showcase” or “sharing time”

Private Lesson students, Intermediate Ukulele, and Piano Players students will celebrate their hard work in a fun Winter Jolly Jamboree Recital and more formal Spring Recital. Family and friends are invited to attend with no limit and no tickets sold!

Kindermusik: Due to limited class sizes and the nature of the younger class settings, classes can only accommodate non-enrolled siblings if they are content in a car carrier or body-worn. Should you need to occasionally bring a silbling, please contact the studio in advance. A $15 sibling fee will apply. This accommodation may only be used once a month.

SUMMER SIBLINGS: There are more options in the summer when big siblings are home from school. LEARN MORE

We have a few schedules closings throughout the year. These are built-in closings and have been taken into account in the monthly cost, which means these weeks have not been included in your tuition. No make-ups are needed. Please mark your calendar accordingly!

Independence Day: Friday, July 4th

End of Summer Break: Monday, Aug 18 through Monday Sept 1

Halloween: No classes after 4pm

Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, Nov 26th through Sunday, Nov. 30th

Winter Break: Monday, Dec 22nd through Sunday, Jan 4th