Weekly Lessons

Email me to book a FREE 30-minute meet-and-greet where we can discuss your lesson goals and see if I’m the right fit for you or your child.

Weekly lessons offer structured learning and steady progress with one session per week throughout the term. Piano students develop technique while exploring both classical and popular music, with a focus on creativity and understanding music as a language.

1. Tuition: Lessons are charged at a flat monthly rate based on a 4‑week month (a 5th lesson, if it occurs, is included at no extra charge).

• Your weekly time slot is reserved exclusively for you, so full tuition is required regardless of attendance.
• No discounts, credits, or refunds are provided for lessons missed by the student.
• Monthly rates (based on a 4‑week month; 5th week is free if applicable):
  • 45-minute lessons: $280/month (adults and advanced students)
  • 30-minute lessons: $180/month (kids and teenagers)
    Please review number nine below for breakdown of months
  • Two siblings? Email me for a family discount.

2. Payment
Tuition is due at the beginning of each month. E-transfers can be sent to eastchambermusic@gmail.com (EAST CHAMBER MUSIC).

3. Fifth Week Bonus Lessons
Some months include a 5th lesson week. These bonus lessons are offered at no extra charge and help balance out occasional missed classes.

4. Statutory Holidays & Halloween
No lessons will be held on statutory holidays or Halloween.

• If your lesson falls on one of these days, a credit will be issued, unless the month includes a 5th lesson week, in which case the free extra lesson serves as compensation.

5. Illness Policy
Please do not attend lessons if you are sick or contagious.

• The 5th-week bonus lesson policy helps offset occasional absences due to illness.

6. Parental Participation
Parents are encouraged to sit in on lessons.

7. Teacher Cancellations
If I must cancel a lesson due to illness, vacation, or a professional conflict, I will offer a reschedule or credit, unless the month includes a 5th lesson week, in which case the free extra lesson serves as compensation.

8. Extended Absences
If a student is away and not paying tuition:

• Your time slot will not be held unless half of the month’s tuition is paid in advance.
• Otherwise, your slot may be released and offered to another student.

9. Term and tuition for 30-minute lessons breakdown:
Term I:
September: $180 tuition
October: $180 tuition
November: $180 tuition
December $155 tuition (includes three classes and a year-end concert. There are no classes on week of Christmas and New Year)

Term II:
January: $180 tuition
February: $180 tuition
March: $180 tuition
April: $180 tuition
May: $180 tuition
June: $180 tuition

Term III
July: $45 per class (flexible for travelling/vacation)
August: $45 per class (flexible for travelling/vacation)