frequently asked questions

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What is the youngest age you accept into your program?

We work with children as young as 5 years old. We have found that most children are excited to start learning around this time and have sufficient motor skills that we can begin developing.

How long is each lesson?

For young beginners, lessons are 30 minutes.

For more advanced students, 60 minutes may be more appropriate.

How Often Are lessons?

Lessons are generally once a week, at the same day/time. However, we aim to be flexible, so let us know your scheduling needs!

How much do Lessons cost?

Private Lessons: Lessons are generally $45 per 30-minute lesson, but we have different package options. Let’s connect and discuss!

School Lessons: Each school is different. Contact us via email or through the contact form on our website.

What is the commitment?

Private Lessons: The choice is yours! You have several lesson bundle options to choose from:

  • 1 lesson (starting at $45)

  • 5 lessons (10% off)

  • 10 lessons (20% off)

School Lessons: Each school is different. Contact us via email or through the contact form on our website.

Do you offer a trial lesson?

Yes we do! A trial lesson is a great way to see if lessons will be a good fit for your student.

If you are considering lessons at your school, we encourage you to schedule a trial lesson with your AME instructor before the semester starts.

Do You Offer Make-Up Lessons?

Make-up lessons are subject to your teacher’s discretion and availability. Our teachers have blocked off time in their schedules for lessons, and expect their students to show up at their pre-determined day and time. That being said, we always do our best to accommodate you.

I Missed A Lesson. Can I Get A Refund?

We do not offer refunds for missed lessons. Our teachers have blocked off time in their schedules for lessons, and expect their students to show up.

MY Teacher Cancelled Our Lesson. Can I Get A Refund?

Yes. If your teacher cancels a lesson, you have the option to reschedule or get a refund for that lesson.

How do I enroll?

School Lessons:

  1. Visit our school selection page and select your school.

  2. Scroll down to see what lessons are offered at your school.

  3. Fill out the form to apply for our program.

  4. We will reach out about scheduling several weeks before the semester starts.

  5. Once confirmed on our roster, we will send you instructions on how to pay.

Private Lessons:

  1. Visit our teacher page and choose a teacher that best fits your needs.

  2. If you aren’t sure, or would rather choose your subject first, visit our lesson page instead.

  3. Fill out the form to apply for a reservation.

  4. We will reach out shortly about scheduling!

how often should my child practice?

Music should be fun! That being said, the only way to see improvement is with practice. For this reason, it is important to begin building discipline from a young age. We know your child’s schedule is probably packed with fun activities, so our approach to practice is as follows:

Kinder: We don’t expect these young explorers to practice. Just show up and be excited to learn!

1st Grade: 3 days per week for 10 minutes.

2nd Grade: 4 days per week for 15 minutes.

3rd Grade: 4 days per week for 20 minutes.

4th Grade: 5 days per week for 20 minutes.

5th Grade: 5 days per week for 25 minutes.

6th Grade: 5 days per week for 30 minutes.

What materials will my child need?

Piano: We usually start with the Bastien set of piano books, as we have found they have an easy flow and are visually engaging.

Songwriting: A notebook and pencil.

Do we need a piano at home?

To get the most out of your lessons, we highly recommend investing in a keyboard for home practice. There are plenty of beginner models that are relatively inexpensive. Any brand will do to start out with (Yamaha is a standard), and your teacher will know when your student is ready for an upgrade.

Do you offer performance opportunities?

Private Lessons: Not currently.

School Lessons: Yes we do! We will have a recital at the end of each semester where students can show off what they’ve been working on!