Studio Policies
Photo credit: Patty Tang
Lesson Rates
30-minute
$49
Best for beginners, younger students, and casual learners.
45-minute
$71
Best for intermediate students and learners with more ambitious musical goals.
60-minute
$89
Best for advanced students and learners seeking the most comprehensive lesson experience.
Students choose how many lessons they would like to take each month and are billed accordingly.
Invoices are sent out on the 25th of each month—payable by check, PayPal, or Venmo. Payment is due on the 1st of each month. Payment reserves your weekly time slot.
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Lessons cancelled due to illness or emergency are eligible for a makeup lesson. A cancellation fee equal to 25% of the lesson cost will be retained to cover the reserved time slot.
The remaining 75% of the lesson fee will be credited toward the makeup lesson. Makeup lessons should be scheduled within the same calendar month whenever possible. If that isn't possible, the credit may be applied to a lesson the following month. No refunds will be issued for lesson fees, cancellation credits, or unused lesson credits due to student cancellation.
If I cancel a lesson due to illness or emergency, you may either receive a refund or apply the full lesson fee as a credit toward a future lesson. These lessons are not eligible for a makeup lesson—although one may be offered if scheduling allows.
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Trial lessons are a low-risk way for prospective students to determine whether the studio is a good fit for them. They provide an opportunity to experience a full lesson, ask questions, and get a sense of expectations before committing to ongoing instruction.
Each new student is eligible for one free 30-minute trial lesson. To schedule a trial lesson, fill out the New Student Intake Form here.
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When you refer a prospective student to the studio, you could get your next lesson for free!
If a student refers a new student to the studio and that student completes at least two lessons, the referring student will receive one lesson credit that may be applied to the student’s next month’s tuition. Credits are non-transferable.
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Lessons are available in-studio and online via Zoom. When students choose how many lessons they would like to take each month, they will also choose if those lessons will be in-person or online.
Students may opt to change an in-person lesson to an online lesson at any time. This flexibility is intended to prevent students from coming into the studio when they are sick.
Additional Policies
Photo credit: Patty Tang
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lessons are currently being taught in the Capitol Hill neighborhood near Cal Anderson Park. The full address will be available upon scheduling a trial lesson.
The location is easily accessible via the Link Light Rail and has limited street parking available.
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I primarily teach cello, although I occasionally take on beginning students on the other orchestral strings (violin, viola, double bass).
If you’re looking for a violin, viola, or bass teacher, feel free to schedule a trial lesson with me. If I’m not the best fit for you, I can refer you to another teacher in the area.
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Tuesday-Friday: 6pm-9pm
Sunday-Monday: 2pm-9pm
All hours are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST). To see current available timeslots, fill out the New Student Intake Form here.
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I’ve taught students as young as four years old—but every child is unique! There isn’t a specific age at which every child will or will not be ready for music lessons. Some will benefit from starting earlier (around 4 y.o.) and some will benefit from starting later (7 y.o. or later).
Not sure if your child is ready? Consider the following questions:
Can your child listen attentively for short spans of time?
Will your child treat themselves, their teacher, and their instrument with care and respect during lessons?
Can you obtain a properly sized instrument from a reputable violin shop or luthier?
Keep in mind that younger children require extra support from their parent/guardian, especially while establishing a practice routine at home. Parent involvement is one of the strongest predictors of a young student's success!