
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:
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Communication with the parents, e-mail, phone calls
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Continue education
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Lesson prepping
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Development of teaching materials and progress reports.
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Studio expenses of bookkeeping, copying, and incentive programs.
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Recitals: preparation of program
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Professional organization membership to enhance teaching quality and provide students with opportunities for competitions, exams, and festivals.
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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.
Certification of 2024:
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Teaching Teens: What Researchers, Therapists, and Teens Wish You Knew ($225)
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Piano Icon Ceritification 1A ($450)
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Piano Icon Certification 1B ($590)
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Piano Icon Certification 2A & 2B ($1180)
2026 Trial Lesson Rate
$75 / session - Ms. Hallie Wang
$62 / session - Ms. Julia Chubb
*Trial lessons are approximately 45min. The instructor will spend 30-35min with the students & 10-15min with the parents to explain the objective and answer any questions.
2026 Lesson Rate - Ms. Hallie Wang
$209 / month - 30 minute
$287 / month - 45 minute
$360 / month - 60 minute
2026 In-Home Lesson Rate - Ms. Julia Chubb
$178 / month - 30 minute
$237 / month - 45 minute
$291 / month - 60 minute
*Travel fee will apply depending on the location of the student's house
*Only under special circumstances there will be students taking 30 min lessons.
Bright Start Preschool Course - Ms. Hallie
$245 / month - 40 minute
20 minute private + 20 minute group lesson
One-time new student registration fee:
$50 / student
Workshop/Studio Classes:
$28 / person
Recital:
TBD depending on the venue
Theory Regular Track: See Lesson Rate
Theory Fast Track: Ten 60 minute classes. $85/hr after the 10th lesson.