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Private Lessons…


    *  held at Mrs. Owens’ home studio in Germantown, MD once a week for 30 minutes each; 

                when students advance, Mrs. Owens may recommend extending lessons to 45 or 60 min  


    *  from September through mid-June; 

        summer lessons are also available for interested students 


    *  scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings, Monday-Friday


    *  holidays include MCPS spring and winter breaks


   

Tuition…


    35 lessons are given for the school year from September-June

    Families can choose between 3 payment options:


30 min

45 min

60 min

Pay by month

due by 1st lesson of each month (Sept.-May)

$111

$150

$180

Pay by semester

due by 1st lesson of Sept. and Jan.

$500

$675

$810

Pay by year

due by first lesson of Sept

$1000

$1350

$1620



    Payments may be submitted by 

                       

                       Venmo: @Judi-Owens-3

                       personal check

                       electronic check from bank

                       PayPal:  www.paypal.me/judiowens32 (extra fees apply)

                       Zelle


    Summer lessons are scheduled and paid for individually.


    Payment for music books provided by Mrs. Owens can be paid separately, or included in the tuition payment.  Mrs. Owens has a book-loan program, so much of the supplemental music can be borrowed with an option to buy.


    There are extra fees for participation in events, such as National Guild Auditions, piano festivals, theory testing, etc.  No extra charge for recitals.



Attendance/Make-up Policy…

 

    Mrs. Owens’ attendance policy is simple and fairly flexible.  If a lesson needs to be canceled, please let Mrs. Owens know immediately.  A make-up lesson may be scheduled or a trade with another student can be arranged.  However, make-ups are not guaranteed if the student cancels, but Mrs. Owens will do everything she can to find a time for a make-up.  No refunds will be granted for missed lessons.  In the case of inclement weather or if Mrs. Owens herself needs to cancel, a make-up lesson is guaranteed. If lessons are cancelled due to inclement weather, virtual lessons are an option as well as make-up lessons. 


Practice Expectations…         


    Mrs. Owens expects every student to give his/her best effort in learning to play the piano.  Practicing is the most important element for successful piano playing.  How one practices is more important than the  quantity of time one spends.  Therefore, Mrs. Owens spends significant time teaching students how to practice wisely and efficiently.  However, knowing that many students work well with a time goal in mind, Mrs. Owens usually communicates to each individual how much practice time he/she should be striving for.