TUition fees

REGISTRATION:

A one-time registration fee of $50 per student applies.

LESSONS:

Rates vary depending on the instructor and their expertise. Please contact us directly for detailed pricing. Our rates typically range from $100 to $150 per hour.

ADDITIONAL FEES:

Performance class: $40 per student

Masterclass: prices may vary (see event section for pricing)

Registration for these events is required at the beginning of the year.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT:

Post-Dated Cheques and E-Transfer. If you prefer to use a different payment method, please contact us to discuss alternative option

Important Dates

  • September 2nd, 2024 - Lessons begin

  • December 21st, 2024 - Last day of lessons before winter break

  • January 6th, 2025 - Lessons begin again after winter break

  • March 17th- March 29th, 2025 - spring break

  • June 28th, 2025 - Final day of Lessons before summer

  • Summer Semester: July 1st, 2025 - August 31st, 2025

LESSON POLICY

daily Practice

  • Two practice sessions of 10 to 15 minutes daily

  • 35 minutes daily

  • 45 minutes daily

  • 60 minutes daily

  • 1.5 hours daily

  • 2 hours daily

exam/competition

  • We recommend that ALL students take Royal Conservatory of Music exams. With your support, we will create a personalized timeline for each student to help them achieve their exam goals effectively.

    • British Columbia Conservatory of Music Festival (July)

    • Kiwanis Festival (April)

    • K.P.U. International Music Festival (April)

    • Chilliwack Music Festival (March)

  • There will be 2 recitals a year for students to perform at. At these recitals students will have a chance to perform and also receive audio and video and photography.

    December 22nd, 2024 from 11am-1pm

    -Tom Lee Recital Hall in Downtown Vancouver

    June 22, 2025 from 10am-12pm

    -Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music

  • The Piano Extravaganza will take place on two dates:

    • May 30, 2025 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 7:30 PM

    • June 6, 2025 at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, 7:30 PM.

Attendance

  • Make-up lessons will only be provided in cases of family emergencies or extended illness beyond a single lesson. Your lesson fee secures your weekly time slot, reserved exclusively for you throughout the entire school year.

  • Make-up lessons will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. At the teacher’s discretion, the make-up session may be conducted in person or via an online platform, either by your regular teacher or a substitute.