The Basics

To get started with lessons, tell me about yourself and what you’d like to learn using the Enrollment Form. From there we’ll schedule a no-cost lesson consultation where you can ask questions and get a feel for what lessons here would be like. From there we can “officially” enroll you, and schedule your lessons.

At this time we can offer the following:

Piano, organ, violin, viola, or cello lessons with Chris Prestia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Voice lessons with Bailey Fulginiti on Tuesdays

Guitar, Bass, or Keyboard lessons with James Klippel on Thursdays

Clarinet or Saxophone lessons with Kayla Keating or Rick Ferrarelli — inquire about availability

(Fridays with Kiki are currently full)

The Details

Each teacher sets their own rate, schedule, and studio policies. Most lessons are in the $30-35 range for a half hour, and are held weekly, on weekdays, between 4 and 8pm. Some teachers can accommodate irregular schedules (bi-weekly, daytime hours, or weekends), so don’t be afraid to ask if that’s your preference. Once you and your teacher set a lesson schedule, be ready to plan your personal and professional appointments around your lesson time; many teachers have limited ability to reschedule lessons, and do not offer refunds for missed lessons.

Plan accordingly

Beginning students should plan on practicing 90-120 minutes per week in addition to their lesson time. As a student advances, more practice will unlock faster progress. Parents should bear this in mind when managing their child’s schedule. In other words, music lessons shouldn’t be thought of as an activity that happens once per week, but an activity that occupies several time slots per week.

During lessons, parents and siblings, etc., will have a waiting area inside the lesson room. Those present should plan on quiet activities to pass the time. Parents are asked not to engage in the lesson, even in the event of a behavior issue, unless called upon by the teacher.