Lessons

Lessons For All Levels

PIANO

Piano lessons for students aged 4 – 90+ years,
beginning level through advanced. Our instructors have advanced degrees in performance and are experienced teachers who love what they do.

We tailor our lessons to the learning style and goals of the students. We use a conservatory level program that is well-rounded and gives the student the important foundation they need, building the skills to enjoy their favorite style of music. They can also carry this knowledge into learning other instruments and creating their own compositions.

STRINGS

Violin, Viola and Cello lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Our violin curriculum is extensive, with a signature preschool paper violin program called Try Twinkle!, developed by our Head of Strings, Erin Boyette. Students may also enroll for either Suzuki or traditional lessons.

Traditional Cello lessons are offered beginning at age 4 and up. Our instructors are very passionate about connecting with students to create a genuine love for their instrument of choice and giving them a lifelong opportunity to make music.

VOICE

Voice lessons for students aged 8 and up, any skill level, anyone who would like to learn to sing. Our vocal program with strong fundamentals in classical technique includes everything from learning to enjoy singing in a group to preparing auditions, singing as a soloist and more.

Singing is a powerful tool for boosting self confidence and self expression. You will be paired with a professional coach who will adapt your lessons according to your personal goals, whether for your child or for you.

coaching for actors

We can accommodate requests for our teachers to coach actors and actresses preparing for upcoming roles to act as hand-doubles for characters playing musicians in movies, acting as musician in commercials, teach a music lesson as part of a corporate or promotional video, provide lessons to pop performers who need to sharpen up their skills, accompany instrumentalists who just want to practice their ensemble playing, and other scenarios. This is available in all the categories of piano, violin, viola, cello, base and voice!

advanced & college prep lessons

Advanced Lessons are also available for musicians who want to return to lessons after they have not played for a while, non-music major college music students – and – just for the joy of it!! 
Our students include accountants, executives, personal trainers, figure skaters, artists, lawyers, surgeons, air traffic controllers, realtors, retirees – anyone can enjoy music.

College prep lessons are intended to prepare the serious piano student for college auditions at specific undergraduate programs. These lessons are very focused and intensive, and may require the repertoire to be prepared months in advance.

what people say

All piano lessons are tailored to the individual student, according to age, experience, learning style and personality.

Music has taught me more things at once than any other subject I've studied. It's a big part of who I am.
From Jessie
The piano is an instrument you can use for jazz, blues, classical and almost any kind of music, and I love learning to play it
From Amar
Playing the piano is a life skill. Although I have been teaching for over 25 years and playing longer, I still ask my teachers for advice and ways to improve.
From Director Ruthanna McAlister

tuition information

30 min. lessons

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Fall Semester: $850, Spring Semester: $850
OR 

10 equal monthly payments due by the 5th of each month: $180 (autopay only)

45 min. lessons

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Fall Semester: $1300, Spring Semester: $1300
OR

10 equal monthly payments due by the 5th of each month: $270 (autopay only)

60 MIN. LESSONS

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Fall Semester: $1750, Spring Semester: $1750
OR

10 equal monthly payments due by the 5th of each month: $360 (autopay only)

FORMAL SPRING RECITAL

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

All Students: $75 recital fee at beginning of spring semester

ADULT STUDENTS

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

To ensure maximum flexibility with travel and work schedules, we teach adult students on a per lesson basis at $60/half hour private lesson, $90/45 minute lesson and $120/1 hour lesson. 

INCLUDED WITH TUITION:

  • WEEKLY PRIVATE CLASS

  • COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR TEACHER

Liberal communication with your teacher for any questions or issues between lessons.

  • STUDENT OF THE MONTH OPPORTUNITIES 

  • INFORMAL FALL RECITAL (DATE TBA)

  • FORMAL SPRING RECITAL (DATE TBA & $60 FEE)

Summer semester tuition covers 8 lessons and guarantees your student will remain with their current teacher. Teachers may choose to take new students in the place of previous students if a student opts for fewer than 8 lessons.

Fewer than 4 lessons are billed at the individual lesson rate. Full price individual lessons are $60/half hour, $90/45 and $120/1 hour lesson.

Student families may schedule weeks off according to your schedule and teachers will have the same option. Students may attend multiple private lessons per week to fit 8 lessons in when they are not traveling. The summer reschedule policy is flexible, offering two (2) 24-hour cancellation makeups.

We also offer a combination of in person and virtual lessons if needed.

calender

2024 – 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

AUGUST 5, 2024 (MONDAY): FIRST DAY OF FALL TERM

DECEMBER 20, 2024 (FRIDAY): LAST DAY OF FALL TERM

JANUARY 6, 2025 (MONDAY): FIRST DAY OF SPRING TERM

MAY 23, 2025 (FRIDAY): LAST DAY OF SPRING TERM

JUNE 2, 2025 (MONDAY): FIRST DAY OF SUMMER TERM

JULY 31, 2025 (MONDAY): LAST DAY OF SUMMER TERM

CLOSURES FOR 2024 – 2025

MONDAY, NOV 25 – FRIDAY, NOV 29, 2024: THANKSGIVING BREAK

MONDAY, DEC 23 – FRIDAY, JAN 3, 2025: SEMESTER BREAK

MONDAY, APR 7 – FRIDAY, APR 11, 2025: SPRING BREAK

SEE MAKE-UP POLICY

terms
  • A $60 annual registration fee is due at initial sign-up and each year after for new and returning students. Returning Student is a student with one (1) or more months gap between enrollment.
  • Tuition may be prorated for new students entering the term at time of entrance.
  • Semester Payments are due by August 15 and January 15.
  • Monthly payments are due by the 5th of every month. There will be an emailed invoice. A late fee of $15 will be added for each week the payment is late.
  • There are no credits given for cancelled lessons. 2 Makeup lessons are guaranteed per year (4 for Monday students). In the event that the teacher has to cancel and no substitute is available, there will be a makeup given.  The Director Ruthanna McAlister is an exception  to this policy and is not able to guarantee any make-up lessons.
  • Summer Lessons:
    Summer Term dates for 2024 are June 3–July 27.  A block of eight (8) lessons purchased in advance is required to reserve your student’s guaranteed placement for the next school term.  These lessons may be scheduled according to the family’s and the teacher’s availability.
  • Tuition Cancellation Policy:
    1. Tuition may be cancelled with 2 weeks notice.  There are no exceptions.
    2. You may withdraw the cancellation at any time before it takes effect but your teacher and/or time slot can not be guaranteed. A $60 returning student registration fee will be required to re-enroll once the withdrawal takes effect.
    3. Active tuition is mandatory to participate in our events, auditions, and recitals.  All registration(s) will be withdrawn at the time of tuition cancellation.
    4. All Make-up Lesson Credit(s) on your account expires in 30 days from the cancellation effective date.
    5. Tuition is not transferable.
    6. Intown Conservatory of Music does not provide tuition refund under any circumstances.
    7. Intown Conservatory of Music reserves the right to terminate lessons, in which case prorated tuition will be refunded.

Registration form