Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Begin?
Once your New Client application is accepted, I will send you instructions on scheduling an Introductory Session or give you a referral. Either way, you will start your journey.
What is the Investment?
The Introductory Session is $90.00 and is scheduled after your New Client Application has been accepted.
Four 45-minute Sessions are $300.00 ($75.00 each).
Four One-Hour Lessons are $360.00 ($90.00 each).
Do You Teach Adults?
The Baker Piano Studio welcomes beginners and dedicated adult students.
What Payment Method Does the Baker Piano Studio Accept?
The studio website has a direct payment method (all major cards are accepted); direct payments (Zelle) and Venmo are also accepted. A 4-lesson payment is made at the beginning of each month for that month.
Cancellations
Baker Piano Lessons are non-refundable but may be rescheduled one time only 48 hours before the lesson time. Notification under 48 hours will result in the student forfeiting the lesson fee.
Monthly & Bundle Packages
There is a strict 48-cancellation policy.
Monthly packages are paid on the first day of the month in advance and are non-refundable. Students are required to commit to at least one lesson per week (4-5 lessons per month) for monthly and bundle packages.
Pre-paid lessons must be scheduled within 60 days, or the fee will be forfeited.
There is no transfer of any portion of tuition from one month to another. Students must provide 30-day advance notice for ending weekly lessons, including extended breaks. If a time slot is empty for more than two weeks in a row, it may be released and offered to another student. The 30-day notice must be provided in writing to info@bakerpianolessons.com
Students must have their method books and music with them for their lessons.
Refund Policy
There are no exchanges, credits, or refunds for lessons. Once payment has been made, the student must commit to taking the lessons they have purchased or they will forfeit the fee.
Lateness
Lessons are back-to-back and if the student arrives late it will not be possible to extend the lesson time past the prior agreed-upon time.
Attendance
The Baker Piano Studio is not liable for any personal belongings, loss, injury, claim, or damages that may arise.
I Don’t Have A Piano, Do I Need To Get One?
You absolutely must have a full-size keyboard or piano to practice on at home. Pianists of all levels practice daily, and renting rehearsal rooms is too unreliable and costly over time.
Find quick links for instruments on the Resources page.
How Often Should I Take Lessons?
Adults take lessons once a week. If an adult student’s work schedule is particularly intense, they may take lessons every other week, but please remember that lessons less than twice monthly lose momentum for improvement.
If you have any questions, simply fill out the form, and I will respond within 48 hours.
When Is The Baker Piano Studio Open?
Lessons begin at 11:00 AM and conclude at 6:30 PM on both weekends and weekdays.
Can Students Take Online Lessons?
In addition to thirty years of in-person lessons, I have expanded my teaching during the past six years to include online lessons to students in Japan, Scotland, Israel, Brazil, and Germany, as well as across the United States.
Do You Give In-Person Lessons?
Yes, when health protocols are followed, including vaccination. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Are Online Lessons As Good As In-Person Lessons?
YES! I have installed a professional sound system and two cameras that enable me to fully illustrate every possible challenge at the piano that any student encounters. Online lessons require as much, if not more, energy and attention than in-person lessons. The good news is that I have found when intelligent people are together online to accomplish their goals, they can do so very effectively. If students want to succeed they will.