Secured, scheduled time slot spent with each student

Time spent in preparation for the student’s lessons and upcoming events (trips to the music store, lesson planning, bookkeeping, development of curriculum, etc.)

Your teacher’s training and experience - 30+ years of piano training, Bachelor's of Music in Piano Performance, Board Certified Music Therapist, 13+ years’ teaching experience

Preparation for programs such as Certificate of Merit

Studio expenses (copying, computer software, office materials, books, music books, supplemental materials, etc.)

Professional organization memberships - Memberships enhance your teacher’s education skills and provides opportunities for student performances and exams.

Continuing education – Lessons and classes that keep your teacher current on methods and techniques to help you or your child succeed

Certification costs – Independent music teachers pay to be recertified yearly provided they have met all continuing education and studio requirements. This keeps your teacher accountable to a professional organization.

Self-employment taxes, insurances, business licenses, retirement – The independent music teacher has no employer to assist in providing health insurance by matching funds. Tuition helps cover the increased living costs of your self-employed teacher.