FAQ

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

All of our young beginners start in an Intro Class. These classes are a month long.

After an Intro Class, students move on to a Group Class. These classes are on going. Beginners are in a group class for about a year.

After Group Class students move on to Private lessons. Private lessons are on going.

We recommend for older beginners or intermediate students, that they start with Private Lessons.

Please start by filling out our enrollment form.  If you have any questions please contact us.

310-425-8322
info@tiffanymusicacademy.com

HOW DOES PAYMENT WORK?

Tuition includes one lesson a week, with the exception of holidays. Tuition is based on 48 lessons per year and has already been pro-rated to reflect the 3 weeks a year we are closed and the other closures for holidays.

You are not paying for lessons when we are closed since lessons are based off 48 lessons per year.

Some months will have 5 lessons, and others may have less due to holidays and closures. Tuition is fixed and remains the same regardless if it is a 5 week month, or less. We do not charge more for months with extra weeks. If payment is not received on your billing date, your spot may be given away to another student on our waiting list.

Tuition is not adjusted for missed or canceled lessons. No partial refunds will be given. Any credits can be gifted to friends and family.

All credits expire in 30 days.

We have a yearly registration fee of $55.

Teachers never handle payment or scheduling. This is always handled by the studio.

HOW OFTEN ARE LESSONS? CAN I COME IN TWICE A WEEK?

We recommend lessons once a week for most students. For accelerated students or those preparing for an upcoming performance who may need some extra time, we are happy to add an additional lesson per week.

WHAT IF I MISS MY LESSON?

MISSED OR CANCELED LESSONS?

We encourage our students to stay consistent with lessons each week. This is both beneficial for the student’s progress and guarantees a spot on their teacher’s schedule. If you have a scheduling conflict or get sick, please contact us via phone, email or text and let us know you won’t make your regular scheduled lesson time.

Private Lessons:
We will always offer a make up time if the availability exists. Please give 24 hour notice if you can not make it to your regular scheduled lesson. If notice is given 24 hours in advance, you will receive a credit to schedule a make up lesson. Credit expires in 30 days.

Group Class/Rock Band/Lil' Rockers/Lil Mozarts: If 24 hour notice is given for a canceled class, students will be issued a credit. Students may use this credit to attend any other group class as a make up, if availability exists. If less than 24 hour notice is given, you may attend the monthly group make up class. No credit is needed for the monthly group make up class. Credits expires in 30 days.

Monthly Group Make Up Class:
This is an hour long group make up class that happens on the last Saturday of every month. Anyone can attend this class for any reason. You must reserve your spot. Spots are limited.

If you cancel your lesson with less than 24 hour notice, you can attend the monthly group make up class with out credits. There is no limit to how many monthly group make ups classes you can attend. Simply notify the front desk that you would like to attend the next monthly group make up class.

DO YOU GIVE TRIAL LESSONS? I’M NOT SURE IF I WANT TO COMMIT TO A MONTH OF LESSONS.

Yes!
We offer: 

Trial class for Lil' Rockers and Lil' Stars $25

30 min. trial class for private lessons $50 

60 min trial class for private lessons $100

30 min trial in-home $95

45 min trial in-home $115

60 min trial in-home $140

WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE IF MY TEACHER IS THE RIGHT FIT?

It’s rare that this happens but if you are not connecting with your teacher, we will work to reassign you with a teacher that best fits your personality and needs.

CAN I SPLIT MY 30 MINUTE LESSON INTO A GUITAR LESSON AND PIANO LESSON?

A 60 minute private lesson may be split into half, i.e. 30 minutes guitar and 30 minutes Voice. A 30 minute lesson is only enough time to go over one instrument.

A 60 minute private lesson may be split between siblings as well.

WHAT IF I DON’T WISH TO CONTINUE AFTER MY FIRST LESSON AND I PAID FOR A MONTH OF LESSONS?

Your account will be credited. You may gift your remaining lessons to a friend, parent, or sibling. Let us know what you would like to do with this reserved time. We do not offer any partial refunds.

Remaining lessons will expire at the end of that month.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

If your regular teacher is unable to make your lesson, a qualified substitute teacher will be provided. All of our teachers are familiar with studio practices and policies and will be able to pick up right where you left off the previous week. The opportunity to work with a different teacher can be a great benefit too. Our billing and attendance policies still apply.

CAN I PAY FOR MY LESSONS WHEN I COME IN FOR MY FIRST LESSON?

We want to make sure every student is set up for success. For this reason, we do not offer walk-ins for private lessons. Please contact the studio so we can set you up with the right teacher & time for you.

You must pay for your first lesson to guarantee a spot with your teacher. Your lesson day and time are confirmed once we receive payment.

We do accept walking for group classes that are already active.

DO YOU DO RECITALS?

Yes. We put on multiple recitals a year. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Students of all ages and levels are encouraged to participate. Our recitals are very laid back and fun. You don’t have to memorize your music unless you want to. If it’s your first time and you’d feel more comfortable playing a duet with your teacher, that’s fine too! We clap and cheer for everyone and then eat cake!

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I REMIND MY CHILD TO PRACTICE?

We know it can be a drag to stay on top of your child’s practicing. As a parent, we recommend that you remind your child to practice every day. Practicing should be daily habit, like brushing your teeth.

We recommend very short increments - every day. 5 - 10 minutes is GREAT!

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I PRACTICE?

Every day. We recommend you try and sit down everyday to practice, even if you only have 10 minutes. Consistency is much more important than how long you practice. 

Beginners ages 4-6                                                  10 minutes a day

Beginners ages 7-10                                                15 minutes a day

Intermediate students or beginner adults           20 minutes a day

Advanced students                                                 30-60 minutes a day

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY LESSON?

Each week you will need to bring: your instrument (except for piano students) your notebook and a pencil. Notebooks are provided to the student at their first lesson and are very important to the lessons. Teachers write down all assignments, practice boxes, and use the notebooks to teach note reading.

Voice students are encouraged to bring an iPod or smartphone for recording practice and warmups. Your teacher can record your lesson for you and email it if you don’t have one.

Feel free to bring any sheet music, books or songs on a smartphone/iPod you would like to work on.

WHEN ARE YOU CLOSED?

We are closed on the following dates:

 

2025

1/4 Classes Resume

3/23 RECITAL DAY - no classes

5/26 Memorial Day

6/1 OPEN MIC - no classes

7/4 July 4th

8/25 - 8/30 Summer Vacation

9/1 Labor Day

11/2 RECITAL DAY - no classes

11/11 Veterans Day

11/27 Thanksgiving

11/28 Thanksgiving

12/21 - 1/3 Winter Break

CAN I HAVE MY TEACHER'S CONTACT INFORMATION TO DISCUSS MY CHILD'S PROGRESS?

We do not give out our teacher’s personal information for privacy concerns. This policy is in place to protect our teachers from harassment or unwanted contact outside of teaching hours. If you would like an update on your child's progress and can't speak with the teacher directly, please let the front desk know and we will have the teacher email you a detailed report.

However, you may always speak with your teacher before or after your lesson if there’s anything you’d like to discuss.

If you are an in-home student, your teacher will have your phone number in case there is an issue or they cannot find your home.

We kindly ask that even though you may have your teacher’s phone number, please do not contact them outside of their teaching hours. For any questions about the schedule or payment, please contact the studio.