Tuition & Policies
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School Calendar
There are 48 teaching weeks for any given day of the week (e.g. 48 Mondays, 48 Tuesdays etc.). There will be no instruction during the following school-wide breaks:
2024
- Summer Break: July 2-6
- Thanksgiving: November 27-December 1
- Winter Break: December 23-January 2
2025
- Spring Break: April 20-26
- Summer Break: July 4-8
Semesters
- Summer (2024) June 10-August 18
- Fall (2024) August 19-December 22
- Spring (2025) January 3-June 8
- Summer (2025) June 9-August 17
Makeup Policy
- Students are allowed two makeup lessons per semester. A written notice must be given to both the teacher and the office at least 24-hours prior to the lesson with the exception of sickness and emergencies. Makeup lessons must be completed within the same semester that the absence took place. Fall semester (2024) August 19-December 22, Spring semester (2025) January 3-June 8, Summer semester (2025) June 9-August 17.
Enrollment & Withdrawal Policy
- Enrollment can be completed by contacting frontdesk@pps.school. Parents will need to complete the enrollment online after an account is set up for the student/family. Parents/Guardians will need to agree to the school policies and set up payment online.
- Time slots cannot be reserved and guaranteed until the full enrollment process is completed.
- Before a withdrawal from private lessons, the family and student must first communicate with their primary instructor and the PPS music director to discuss modification to lessons or curriculum depending on the issue. If a Student still wishes to withdraw, the Family must notify the School in writing via email (frontdesk@pps.school) at least 30 days prior to stopping lessons. If the Student does not provide 30-day advance notice, PPS will issue a final invoice for 30 days prorated tuition to the family’s account from the date notice was given.
- A Student’s spot in a studio will be forfeited if three or more lessons are missed. See makeup policy above.
Teachers reserve the right to request parents/guardians to remain outside of the classroom during lessons to ensure a focused and productive learning environment.
Late fee
A late fee of $25 will be charged to the account for any tuition payments made after the 7th of the month.
Theory classes
- Theory Tuition is charged at the beginning of the semester in Fall (August), Spring (January), and Summer (June). Theory charges are non-refundable.
- Theory class attendance is mandatory for students enrolled in MTAC Certificate of Merit Exam (CM Test) and as are theory classes for the Fall and Spring semesters (30 weeks of theory classes). Theory class attendance is highly encouraged for all other students for improvement of aural and general musicianship skills.
AP Music Theory Classes
- AP music theory classes: $40 per class, 45min, two classes per week Aug-Dec, Jan-May
Trial lessons
Prospective students are encouraged to take a trial lesson with their desired teacher. Trial lessons are 30 minutes long and $30.
Discounts/Credits
Discounts – not to be combined
- $20 per month family/sibling credit
- $20 monthly credit for students taking two or more instrumental lessons per week
Tuition Rates
Private lessons – Advanced Teachers rates
- 30 min – $235
- 45 min – $330
- 60 min- $420
Private lessons – Master Teachers rates
- 30 min – $270
- 45 min – $365
- 60 min – $460
Music Theory Classes
Theory classes are billed semesterly and are non-refundable
- Fall – $450 (15 weeks)
- Spring – $450 (15 weeks)
- Summer – $240 (8 weeks)