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Kids Create Studio focuses on nurturing children's music talent and developing their creativity, imagination, confidence, and self-esteem through piano playing and live performance.

TUITIONS AND PAYMENTS

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS: Tuition pays for 4 or 5 classes per calendar month (Includes online and in studio lessons). Classes are paid in full in advance by the month and not by the class, unless the student is starting classes in the middle/end of the month. If a student enrolls in classes towards the end of the month, tuition will be due for the current and next month. An annual tuition $2 increase will take effect on August 1st. Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Vemno and Zelle. 

What does my tuition include?

• Tuition reserves your child’s spot on the schedule. 
• Appropriate supplemental music for each student
• Planning and preparing theory games
• Workshop activities
• Recital preparations
• Teacher continued education to enhance lessons
• Maintenance of pianos and piano studio. 

*Method books are purchased separately by the parent or guardian. 

Please refer to “ What does my tuition cover?” brochure for more info.

REFER A FRIEND

Share the joy of music with your friends and get one complimentary lesson for the next month, after your friend signs up. Your referrals are both welcome and sincerely appreciated. 

LEVELS

All programs are carefully designed to develop the foundation of music through levels. 

⦿ Hello Piano - Preschool Piano: Age: 3-5

⦿ Piano Confidence: Age: 6-8

⦿ Elementary: 

Level 1: Early Elementary

Level 2: Late Elementary

⦿ Intermediate: 

Level 3: Early Intermediate

Level 4: Late Intermediate

⦿ Advanced: 

Level 5: Early Advanced

Level 6: Late Advanced

PROGRAMS

ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE A ONE TIME  $30 REGISTRATION FEE. Each student will receive a welcome kit with a Piano bag, 3 ring binder with resources, piano journal, pen, eraser, policy, programs, and brochures.

♪ KIDS CREATE MUSIC PROGRAM

Tuition for Private Piano Lessons. In person or Online.

Classes provide children a complete foundation in the study of the piano. Classes are engaging, enjoyable, and enlightening. Kids are encouraged to use their imagination, to think-feel-develop musically while learning through our step by step approach - to hear music, play music, read music, and write music.

Once a week:

• 30 minutes | $40
• 45 minutes | $55
• 60 minutes | $70

Twice a week:

• 30 minutes | $75
• 45 minutes | $105
• 60 minutes | $130

♪ MUSIC ON THE SPECTRUM PROGRAM

Music on the Spectrum is a personalized piano program for all students who are brilliant and different thanks to their own amazing true colors. Foundations of this program builds on flexibility, stability and adaptability. Kids Creates Music takes pride in the ability of tailoring the curriculum to meet each student's educational needs in a confidence-boosting atmosphere.

♪ FAMILY CREATES MUSIC PROGRAM

Connect with your child in an engaging and magical experience through music. Classes include music activities such as piano duets, rhyming games, singing, active music listening, reading music, pretend play, and more!

Includes: One parent or guardian and one child.

Zoom Recital: Performance opportunities, showcasing to family and friends what the student has been learning.

Details:

• 12 classes for $600
• Once a week
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Any additional child is $250.

♪ PRE SCHOOL GROUP PIANO LESSONS - 3 students per group

Excellent program to inspire your children to reach their fullest musical potential. This program offers children a sense of cooperation, building self esteem, musical skills, and discipline. Kids will learn different types of play across piano with fun and engaging musical activities. They will grow together, support each other, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Includes: Certificate and Zoom Recital performance opportunity. Great for showcasing to family and friends what the student has been learning.

Details:

• 12 classes for $480 per student
• Once a week
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Periods (Specific dates to be announced): Sept-Dec; Feb-May
• No make-ups classes offered

MAKE- UPS

A 24-hour advance notice of an absence is required in order to qualify for a make-up. Otherwise, make-up will be forfeited. Make-ups must be scheduled in the same month of the tuition. Once a make-up is scheduled, it cannot be rescheduled. (No make-ups for make-ups). Students are eligible to receive a maximum of 2 make-ups per month. No credit will be given for missed or unused classes. Missed lessons due to a teacher’s absence will be rescheduled. Make ups are not allowed for being late. Please be on time for your Piano Lessons. Keep in mind that students not showing up on time for their lesson will not be given extended time.

Make-up options:

• ONLINE LESSON: Piano students who are mildly sick, or are unable to attend in person due to life circumstances can still keep the regular lesson via FaceTime, ZOOM, or Google Meet.
• LESSON SWAPS: Families may trade their lesson time with another student. Here are the rules for the lesson swap: Your piano teacher must be informed prior to and after arranging a swap 24 hours before the class. Lesson swaps need to be clear for all three parties to avoid any confusions.

STUDIO CALENDAR

Holidays and school break sessions will be arranged on an individual basis.

To confirm and guarantee your spot with the same schedule at the studio after a break, a $50 fee is required to save your spot. Keep in mind that this fee only covers a period length of one month.

Reservations are nonrefundable. If no payment is received in advance there is no guarantee of the same spot for the student for the next month; therefore, you will forfeit your spot.

There are NO LESSONS on the following days:

• Independence Day - 4th of July
• Halloween Day - October 31st
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve - December 24th
• Christmas Day - December 25th
• Orthodox Christmas Eve - January 6th
• Orthodox Christmas Day - January 7th

EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Expectations for a successful season:

✔ Be on time for your piano lessons

✔ Commit to lessons for the duration of the semester and preferably the school year.

✔ Work through the inevitable ups and downs inherent in learning to play an instrument.

✔ Practice at home to make appropriate progress. Keep in mind that if there is a lack of progress, there is probably a lack of practice. As students advance, their lesson time will need to increase: therefore, their tuition will increase too.

Requirements:

✔ All students should have a regular access to an acoustic or digital piano with 88 keys at home. The 61 key keyboards sold at most large retail stores are not satisfactory for the continued study of piano. The acoustic and digital piano should be kept in good working order and acoustic pianos should be tuned at least once a year. Please refer to “ Ways to Maintain a Piano” brochure for more info.

✔ It is the parent's responsibility to purchase Piano Method Books and Metronome. However, your teacher will provide her own original teaching materials.

✔ For online lessons, all students should have regular access to an acoustic or digital piano with 88 keys; as well as access to the Internet; a tripod; a device such as a computer, tablet or phone. Lessons are offered via FaceTime, ZOOM, or Google Meet.

PARENTAL SUPPORT

Parental Support is an extremely important factor in musical training

Students whose parents take an active role in their progress tend to be more enthusiastic and productive. Create a quiet space where the student can practice, and schedule a time for practice each day. Parents should make music a natural thing in their home. Make family time at the piano daily activity. Children want to have fun with the instrument when they see that you are having fun as well. Ask them to play songs they know over and over again. Ask them to teach you how to play one or two songs at the piano. Be encouraging and positive with your criticism and feedback to your kids.

Refer to “How Long Should My Child Practice?” brochure for more info.

RECITALS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Recitals offer students a great sense of accomplishment and pride in their hard work. They also help them learn the importance of setting and achieving goals. Many opportunities for recitals and other music events occur every year. Every family will be informed of these opportunities through a periodic newsletter.

Students are required to participate in all activities including our Annual Piano Recital.

Refer to “Guides for Successful Piano Recital” brochure for more info.

DROPPING OFF

If dropping off lessons mid year is necessary, the decision should be made with thoughtful communication between parent, student, and teacher; so that lessons can end positively.

A 30-day written notice is required on the 1st of the month prior to discontinuing lessons for the following month.

No refunds are given for lessons that are not taken. Regrettably, students will be dismissed if any of the following circumstances occur: Uncooperative attitude, persistent absences, or failure to pay tuition on time.