Lesson formats

Three ways to take a lesson

Lesson length and format are the first things that set tuition. Your teacher will suggest the right one.

Private lessons
One student with one teacher, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes each week. Beginners usually start with 30.
- 30, 45 or 60 minutes
- Any instrument
Shared lessons
Two students of a similar level with one teacher, for 45 or 60 minutes. Friends, siblings or a parent and child.
- 45 or 60 minutes
- Two students
Groups and the line
The Saturday circle, the reading class and the drumline. Classes hold up to 8 students, and the line is larger.
- Run by the season
- Not made up when missed

How tuition works

We give you the figures in writing at your trial lesson. Here is what sets them, and how everything else works.

What sets tuition
Four things set tuition: the length of the lesson, whether it is private or shared, the teacher, and how many lessons a season holds. Drumline rehearsal and the Saturday circle are set by the season. We give you our figures in writing at your trial lesson.
Registration
A yearly registration sets up your student file and your place with a teacher. It is due when you enroll, after the trial lesson, and the school gives you the figure then.
Billing
Tuition is billed monthly, or by the season for the drumline. Families can set up autopay, and we send a reminder before each bill.
Withdrawing
Tell us in writing a month before your last lesson, or at the end of a season for the line. We will explain what happens to a season in progress.
Missed classes and make-ups
A lesson you miss with notice is made up within the season, and one we cancel is always made up. Group classes, the circle and the line are not made up when missed.
Sticks, pads and other extras
A practice pad, sticks and a method book are yours to buy, and we tell you what to get before you buy. A practice kit in the drum room can be used between lessons by enrolled students. Showcase and rental details are in writing from the front desk.

Ask at the front desk or at your trial lesson. We would rather you ask.