Tuition and Fees
Tuition is due at the beginning of each semester and is non-refundable. Pay tuition online.
Materials and Equipment
- Students must bring all sheet music, repertoire, and theory books to lessons each week, as well as a notebook for keeping track of weekly assignments.
- A metronome or metronome app is highly recommended to help students develop a sense of rhythm and maintain a steady tempo while practicing.
- Every student needs daily access to a piano. An acoustic piano is preferable, although a keyboard with all 88 weighted keys is also acceptable. Pendley Piano Gallery, Guitar Center, and Amazon all offer a range of options to fit your budget.
Practice
A consistent practice regimen is expected of all Centenary Piano Prep Program students. Students should practice 5-6 days each week, aiming for the following amounts of time each day:
Beginner: 15-20 minutes
Intermediate: 30-45 minutes
Advanced: 45-60 minutes
The more you practice, the more you can achieve.
Missed Lessons
- Advance notice of at least 24 hours is appreciated to cancel a lesson
- Lesson missed by the student ARE NOT REQUIRED to be made up. This includes school activities, trips, sports games, illness.
- Lessons missed by the teacher ARE REQUIRED to be made up as soon as possible, unless the student or parent does not wish to make up the lesson.
- One month notice is appreciated if a student intends to discontinue lessons. Tuition is non-refundable.
Studio Environment
Parents are not required to attend lessons, but are welcome to attend. Anyone who does observe lessons must not distract or take away from the student's lesson time. It is important that students can focus and feel comfortable during their lessons.