2025-2026 Monthly rates

Regular 30 minute rate for piano $107.50 per month – Double this rate for 60 minutes
Regular 30 minute rate for harp $135 per month – Double this rate for 60 minutes

Regular 45 minute rate for piano $161.25 per month
Regular 45 minute rate for harp $202.50 per month

Drop in lesson 30 minute piano rate is $35, 30 minute harp is $45.

*For Dec and May cheques please add a flat $20 recital fee for each paying family which will be used to pay for my time in preparing the recital as well as for the rental of the recital space. Students are required to include this fee, regardless of intentions to participate in the recitals.

There are 36 lessons distributed over the school year from beginning of September to the end of June. The monthly rate is not affected by the number of lessons within each month.

For clients who wish that I come to their homes to teach, an added flat $40 monthly fee is charged for travelling to those who live within the St. Albert city limits. A $50 monthly fee is charged to those living outside the St. Albert city limits. This fee is based on one trip per week to the home and will not vary according to the length of the lesson or the number of students, as long as the lessons are arranged consecutively on the same day.

Payment Policy

Lesson payments must be made in advance by post-dated cheques, cash or bank transfers.

All post-dated cheques must be issued for the first day of each of the 10 months from Sept-June. All post-dated cheques are due upon registration. If a student discontinues lessons, post-dated cheques for the remainder of the year will be returned. Adequate notice must be given BEFORE the cheque for the next month is deposited. If a cheque has already been deposited for the month, that money will NOT be returned.

Payments for lessons given by cash or bank transfers are due on the last lesson of each month to pay for the next month. The first month of lessons must be paid for in full upon registration. $20 recital fee will be added to the bill for the months of Dec and May as they are for those who pay with cheques.

Missed Lesson Policy

There are NO refunds for missed lessons. The monthly payment does not change due to missed lessons or the number of lessons per month.

If I miss a lesson due to illness or a gig, make up lessons are guaranteed, even if they have to be arranged for some time during the summer months.

Make up lessons are NOT guaranteed however, if a student misses a lesson. They are subject to availability in my regular teaching schedule, although I will work very hard to provide them. They must take place within 30 days of the missed lesson. If they cannot be done in the existing schedule within 30 days, they will not be made up. At least 24 hours notice prior to a missed lesson must be given in order to be eligible for a make up lesson. All make up lessons must be specifically requested. This again does not mean they are guaranteed.

If a student is ill (due to a cold or some other contagious illness), an online lesson will be provided. Please do NOT come to my house if you are sick with a cold or flu.

Please be courteous and give as much advance notice as possible for lessons missed due to schedule conflicts or holidays. This makes it easier to schedule any make up lessons for others.

Preregistration

Preregistration for the new season (starting Sept. 1, 2025) will begin on June 1, 2025 and end on June 30th, 2025. Any spots left open afterwards are then available to new registrants or current students looking for more convenient times. Only enrolled students may preregister for their current spots to be carried through to the next season. Preregistration requires all 10 postdated cheques, or a cash/bank transfer payment for September 2025 in full.

Summer Lessons

Summer lessons will be available if time allows in my schedule on Wednesdays only. The fees are the same as my drop in lesson fees as described above. There are no monthly packages during the summer so lessons must be paid for individually and at the beginning of each lesson.

Teaching Season

The teaching season will begin on Monday September 1st, 2025 and the last teaching day will be on Monday, June 29th, 2026.

Non-Teaching Days

Tuesday-Monday Oct 7-13 (Thanksgiving break)
Saturday-Thursday Nov 8-13 (mid Fall break)
Friday Dec 19-Friday Jan 2 (Christmas break)
Friday-Thursday Feb 13-19 (mid Winter break)
Monday March 30-Monday April 6 (Spring Break/Easter weekend)
Friday-Thursday May 15-21 (Victoria Day long weekend)