​Hallie Wang Piano Studio : finding inspirations

What Tuition Covers

In order to maximize the effectiveness of the lessons, tuition covers not only the contact time spent with the student, but also the time spent in preparation for the student:

• Communication with the parents, e-mail, phone calls

• Continue education

• Lesson prepping

• Development of teaching materials and progress reports.

• Studio expenses of bookkeeping, copying, and incentive programs.

• Recitals: preparation of program

• ​Professional organization membership to enhance teaching quality and provide students with opportunities for competitions, exams, and festivals.

• Tax/Insurance: believe it or not, private piano instructors pay an addition 15% of self-emploeement tax with the regular tax duty. That is close to 50% of the tuition.