Pricing, Tuition, Memberships
Pricing: How Much Do Music Lessons Cost?
The cost of music lessons varies based on certain features that include individual private or group instruction, instrument (piano, voice, guitar, strings, drums), number of lessons per week, in-studio or in-home location, and selected payment plan. With these choices and variables in mind, the cost of weekly, hour-long (60-minute) piano lessons for one student presently is about $45 for small group classes and about $90 for individual private lessons per hour. Monthly, this means $179 (small group classes) or $358 (individual private lessons) per month. (A la carte one-time 60-minute music lessons cost $150.)
Laguna Niguel School of Music, Dennis Frayne Music Studios operates on a membership / tuition basis, much like traditional schools, academies, colleges, and sports leagues. Each quarter term consists of eleven weeks of lessons and one recital (twelve weeks total sessions), and generally includes one week “off” per quarter. Typically, this means 11 weekly 60-minute lessons and 1 recital per quarter (12 weeks total sessions, with 1 week off). (Twice-weekly and double-hour courses are exceptions; please inquire.) Sometimes a recital may take place during the same week as a lesson week, giving the feeling of 2 weeks off that quarter. Each quarter term also includes at least several optional online forums, master classes, and other group classes, that also can serve as make-up lessons. (Time and location TBD for each recital event).
For private instruction, we encourage students and families to commit to lessons on a yearly or annual basis. This is not required — monthly commitments are acceptable and you can end lessons as desired at the end of each month or term, provided you give the requisite notice (by the 15th of the month). Each student’s and each group’s place is held in the studio schedule and guaranteed for the year. Please see our Price for Life Guarantee below (under More about Pricing) - your tuition rate will never increase for as long as you maintain continuous enrollment. Monthly, quarterly, and annual payment plans are available. Membership / tuition is prorated if starting mid-month or mid-term. For group instruction where the course is of a pre-determined duration, we ask students and family to commit to the full course term, which can range from six months to two years.
More about Pricing
We know that piano lessons and other music lessons done right can seem expensive. If costs are a concern for you, please consider the following options and opportunities. We are striving to make quality piano lessons possible for everyone!
Military Discount / Rates
At all Dennis Frayne Music Studios, including our Laguna Niguel music school location, we offer, with gratitude, military discounts and rates, which are 10% lower than our regular rates. We sincerely thank you for your service and your families for their sacrifices.
Lock in Your Rate – Price for Life Guarantee
Your price for lessons will never be raised as long as you continue lessons uninterrupted. Your price will be locked in, for life – forever!
Group Classes
Small group classes can reduce costs and provide additional opportunities for students. Small group classes of 2-4 reduce per-student hourly rates from $90 to $45.
Help us start a small group class and get free lessons for a year!
If you help us put together a small group class of 4 total students (including yours), we will give you free lessons for your student in the class for free, for one year. All the other students will receive a 35% discount.
Referral Program
Click here for more information about our referral program. You and your friends can earn rewards, plus we give to organizations that help children in need.
Sibling Discounts, and Find a Friend
We offer some sibling discounts (please inquire), and our Find a Friend program offers an opportunity for two students of the same age range to share one 60-minute lesson together, thus sharing the cost. The lessons are broken down into a 20-20-20 format: 20 minutes for each student individually, and 20 minutes working together (usually on music theory, peer performance, and playing duets). This means that the students do not need to be at exactly the same level or in some cases even on the same instruments.
Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Aid
We have scholarship opportunities and provide financial aid to families in need of tuition assistance. Please inquire.
Call today or stop by the store to sign up for lessons that are perfect for you.
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