PRIVATE LESSONSPRIVATE LESSONS
For information on the differences between private lessons and group classes, please refer to the article, "One or More" (PDF format)
Private lessons focus on the individual learning style of a student. This is a one-on-one lesson recommended for those who want individual instruction.
Focus on: music concepts such as rhythm, reading, technique, musicality, theory. Classical, jazz, traditional, popular, and contemporary music is taught based on skill level.
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Private lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length, and are weekly. Priority scheduling is given to current students and enrollments received before August 1st. Enrollment is on-going and tuition is pro-rated for a mid-year start.
Tuition includes 29 private lessons and 5 ensemble experiences from September through June (see our calendar for exact dates). There are two payment options available-Monthly and Semester. Monthly payments are due the 1st of each month from August through May (for a total of 10 payments). Semester payments are at a discounted rate and are due August 1st and January 1st (2 payments). A late fee is applied for past due accounts on the 7th of the month. Students beginning study mid-year will have their tuition prorated.
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*—Master tuition is based on the teacher's education and tenure—Lytle, Collins, Mroz and Gould are at the master tuition level. For current and complete teacher listings please click here.
It is the intent of Rhapsody Arts Center that no student be unable to study the arts due to financial challenges. Our Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who are unable to pay full tuition. Click here to download the scholarship application form.
Registration Fee—The annual family registration fee is $50 and due upon enrollment. The fee is non-refundable. This reserves your spot in the studio and helps cover the cost of recitals, studio events, festival opportunities, and administration.
Book Deposit—All families pay a $40 (per student) book deposit upon registration. The money is used to cover book expenses for the student. This is a service we offer to ensure that our students get the correct books they need, when they need them. When the $40 is depleted, a copy of the expense record is provided and another $40 is due.
MusicStation Lab is supplementary to lesson time and includes educational games and music creation software. MusicStation time enriches students' learning and creativity, and is included in tuition.
Ensemble Experiences will take place on designated weeks according to the studio calendar. Each class will consist of 15 minutes of performance time and 45 minutes of arts education. There are no private lessons during Ensemble Experience weeks.
For the complete list of studio policies for private lessons, click here.
