Yamaha Music Conservatory
Private Lesson
Tuition Policies
Each student is paired with an instructor who assesses their needs and guides them toward their best potential. The Yamaha Conservatory faculty is comprised of professional musicians and educators with invaluable experience combined with multiple degrees from world renowned institutions.
We provide a trial lesson at a 50% discounted rate.
Getting Started with a Trial
Tuition
Private lessons continue throughout the school year as well as the summer months.
Private Lesson payments require to be paid up-front once new students begin their lessons.
A credit card is required to be kept on file in our secure terminal, upon registration.
We accept payment in the form of cash, check and all major credit cards.
Tuition Rates for 21-Week Semester:
$1,197/30min; $1,743/45min; $2,310/60min
Alternative Option - Monthly Plan (including $5 surcharge to monthly total):
$57/30min; $83/45min; $110/60min
TUITION PAYMENTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
Discounts
2% Multi-Enrollment Discount:
For students who enroll in more than one instrumental lesson per week.
3% Family Discount:
For students who have a family member also enrolled in the school.
Friend Referral $25 Discount:
For students who were referred by an enrolled student in our conservatory.
Discount applies to both the one who refers, as well as the friend, as long as they enroll in a proper Yamaha course.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
Our instructors reserve a specific day and time for each private lesson. This is their livelihood and they depend on the steady income from private instruction as a means of support. We cannot guarantee their availability for your make up lessons but can look into options if the following procedures are completed:
- The cancellation deadline is 24 hours in advance of the lesson
- Without prior notice (no show), lessons fees may be forfeited upon the discretion of the instructor.
- Contact the school office at 201-791-4500 or musicminds@yamahaconservatory.com
Emergency Cancellations
In any case of emergency, (serious illness or injury) please call our office ASAP.
Without prior notice, lessons will be forfeited with no credits or refunds.
Make-up Lessons
- Make up lesson will be arranged providing the parent has used the proper protocol to notify the school
THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF THREE MAKEUP LESSONS ALLOWED PER SCHOOL YEAR. PLEASE ATTEND ALL SCHEDULED LESSONS.
There will be no further make up lessons provided for missed make up lessons!
Withdrawal/ Refund Policy
Formal written notification must be given to the office, and, depending upon the situation, require a meeting with the school director and/or instructor. In the event that you must withdraw from Conservatory membership, we ask that you fill out the withdrawal form found here.
Teacher notification is not considered formal notice of withdrawal. Non-attendance is not considered a withdrawal.
TUITION PAYMENTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
In the event that there is unused money in your account at the time of withdrawal, we may allow a credit memo to be used by any family member within two years of issue.