Private and Partner Lessons
Piano, Voice, Guitar, Percussion, Strings, Winds, Composition, Theory, Jazz/Improvisation, Combination Lessons
For information on the differences between private lessons and group classes, please refer to the article, One or More
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. Students can enroll for lessons at any time; the tuition amount is prorated according to the start date. Students register for lessons during the academic year; summer registration is separate. Tuition level is based on the instructor’s education and tenure. For current teacher listings please click here. Busy adults interested in private lessons may be interested in our flexible Insanely Busy Adult lessons, a group of twelve 40-minute lessons to be used within six months’ time.
For siblings or friends who want to learn music together, we offer partner lessons. Although the partner lesson is classified as a small group (two students), the teacher has more freedom to tailor the curriculum to each individual than he or she would have in a full group setting.
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School Year 2011-12
Private/Partner Lessons
Private lessons are available in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, and
percussion. We also offer private instruction in composition and
improvisation. Lessons take place once a week at a regularly scheduled time
and include 40 or 55 minutes of formal instruction and 5 minutes of parent
conference time. Priority scheduling is given to current students and
enrollments received before August 1st. Enrollment is ongoing and tuition is
prorated for a mid-year start.
Partner lessons are available for most instruments and all ages. A partner
lesson consists of two students and one instructor meeting once weekly for
40 minutes.
Policies
Rhapsody’s private lesson term runs from September 5 through June 8 and
the commitment is for the entire academic year. Lesson absence can be
excused if the instructor is given at least 24 hours notice. Excused lessons
will be made up and students are allowed 3 excused lessons over the thirtyfive
week period. In partner lessons, individual student absences will not be
prorated or made up. A full list of lesson and class policies is available on our
website and at the studio.
Ensemble Experiences
Five Ensemble Experience weeks are part of our comprehensive curriculum.
These weeks are reserved for rehearsals of our School of Rock bands,
chamber ensembles, music appreciation/history & composition classes, guest
lecture/performances, and age/level-appropriate studio classes. Ensemble
classes are 60 minutes and have 4-10 students per class. During Ensemble
weeks, there are no private lessons (see calendar).
MusicStation Lab
MusicStation Lab is supplementary to lesson time and highly recommended.
Computers equipped with composition software and fun music games engage
students as they reinforce important concepts learned in the lesson.
MusicStation is a complimentary service, but students must sign up to
participate.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition includes 30 private lessons and 5 Ensemble Experiences from
September 5, 2011, through June 8, 2012. Tuition is due upon registration in
August, November 1, and February 1. If payment is late, a $10 late fee will be
charged.
Registration Fee—A $40 non-refundable annual registration fee per household
is payable at the time of enrollment. This fee covers all partner and private
enrollments at Rhapsody through July 2012. This reserves your spot in the
studio and helps cover the cost of studio events, lab software, festival
opportunities, instrument maintenance, and administration.
Book Deposit—All students pay a $40 book deposit upon registration.
Returning students pay a $20 book deposit. This is a service Rhapsody offers
to ensure that students get the correct sheet music they need, when they
need it. When the $40 is depleted, a copy of the expense record is provided
and another $40 is due.
Payment Plans & Discounts
Alternate Payment Plans
Please inquire if you prefer an alternate payment plan (forms available in the
office). Requires automatic bank account withdrawal or scheduled
credit card transaction.
- Bank account withdrawal payments deducted monthly on the first of the month in equal payments.
- Credit card payments: 6 payments (Aug, Oct, Dec, Jan, Mar, May)
- There is an additional one-time convenience fee of $15 per form submitted for bank withdrawal or credit card payment plan.
- 3% discount on total tuition amount if the entire academic year is paid in full by check or cash by August 1.
- 10% tuition discount for the third student per household (discount applies to tuition of equal or lesser value).
- 10% tuition discount on second instrument tuition of equal or lesser value (same student only)
- Refer a new family and both families receive a $20 credit (they must list you on their enrollment form)
- Summer Class Registration form
- Scholarship Application Form
- 2011-12 Academic Year Brochure
- 2011-12 Full Policies & Calendar
Discounts
Forms
Lesson Information
Lessons are 40 or 55 minutes in length, plus 5 minutes of parent/teacher/student discussion, and are weekly. Priority scheduling is given to current students and enrollments received before August 1st. Enrollment is ongoing and tuition is prorated for a mid-year start.
Scholarships—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—A $40 non-refundable registration fee per household is payable at the time of enrollment. This fee covers all class and private enrollments at Rhapsody through July 2012. This reserves your spot in the studio and helps cover the cost of studio events, lab software, festival opportunities, instrument maintenance, and administration.
Book Deposit—All students pay a $40 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.
