Thank you for choosing to enroll in music lessons! Music has been found to enrich the lives of all who participate in its creation. Learning to make music is a skill that you will enjoy for the rest of your life. The art of music is priceless but requires the assistance from a professional—your music teacher.
Your teacher has chosen to make music teaching her business and occupation. As with any business, costs are calculated to ensure that the highest quality product is given and that the business makes enough profit to continue providing professional services.
What does my music tuition cover?
The tuition for your professional music teacher covers the following:
- Time spent with the student: Lessons, recitals, and festivals/competitions
- Time spent in preparation for the student: For every hour enrolled in piano lessons, you are investing in an additional hour of your teacher’s time in lesson planning, practicing, recital and event planning, invoicing, scheduling, music research and selection, and curriculum development.
- Your teacher’s training and experience: B.A. in Piano Performance and M.A. in Piano Pedagogy, 13 years of teaching experience
- Recital costs and preparations: Programs, refreshments, awards, venue rental fees
- Professional organization memberships: Mrs. Smith maintains memberships in local and national organizations to enhance her teaching skills and provide students with opportunities for festivals, competitions, and performances. These organizations hold her accountable to professional standards.
- Professional journal subscriptions: These assist the teacher in keeping up to date with the latest teaching materials and methods.
- Continuing education: Workshops and classes keep the teacher up to date on current methods and teaching techniques.
- Studio expenses: Office supplies, instruments, tunings, incentives for students
- Music books and sheet music: Materials are purchased by the teacher at discounted rates to keep costs low for students.
- Technology: Mrs. Smith purchases music apps for the use of her students in lessons and offers convenient, online payments at no additional cost to parents.
- Self-employment taxes, health and life insurance, retirement, vacation/sick days: A professional music teacher has no corporation to assist in providing these life essentials. Tuition helps cover living costs for the self-employed.
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