Class formats
Three ways to take a class
Lesson length and format are the first things that set tuition. Your teacher suggests the right one.
Private lessons
One student with one teacher, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes each week. Children usually start with 30.
30, 45 or 60 minutes
Any instrument
Shared lessons
Two students of a similar level with one teacher, for 45 or 60 minutes. Siblings, friends, or a parent and child.
45 or 60 minutes
Two students
Ensembles
The Friday ensembles, the Saturday beginners' ensemble and the Saturday family ensemble, with up to 12 students.
Friday and Saturday
Not made up when missed
How tuition works
We give you our figures in writing at your trial class. Here is what sets them, and how everything else works.
Four things set tuition: the length of the lesson, whether it is private, shared or an ensemble, the teacher, and how many weeks a session holds. Our figures are in writing at your trial class.
Lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes
Private, shared or ensemble
Weekly classes, a session at a time
Registration
A yearly registration covers your student file, the trial class and scheduling your weekly time with a teacher. It is due when you accept the time we offer.
Billing
Tuition is billed monthly or a session at a time, by autopay or by invoice. A monthly plan covers the whole session, not only the months you attend.
Withdrawing
Tell us in writing a month before your last class, by email or at the front desk. We explain what happens to a session in progress.
Missed classes and make-ups
A lesson you cancel with a day's notice is made up within the session, and a lesson your teacher cancels always is. Ensemble rehearsals are not made up.
Uniforms, costumes and other costs
Ask whether an instrument can be borrowed for your first weeks or rented for the session. Strings, a stand and music books are separate, and a charro suit is optional. We tell you what each is for before you buy anything.
Borrow or rent an instrument
Strings, stand and books
A charro suit is optional
Questions about tuition?
Ask at the trial class or write to us on WhatsApp. We answer in plain words and in writing.