Rates and Other Important Information
In-Home Lesson Rates
Rates include travel time and are somewhat determined by location. Email Karen for more information: karenthegreat@me.com
Tuition
During the school year, tuition covers 36 weeks of study from September 1st - June 15th and is payable in eight equal payments. Quarterly payment is available and given a 5% discount. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is due yearly. During the Summer, ongoing weekly lessons are priced the same as weekly lessons during the school year. Intermittent lessons are also available during the summer months at a higher rate.
Payment Policy
+ Via Pay Pal on the web at: www.paypal.com. Additional fee of 3% (of your payment amount) must be added to your total.
Missed Lessons
Refunds, credit or make-ups are not given for lessons canceled by the student. Should a conflict arise, students may opt to be on a Neighborhood Swap List with other students in their neighborhood or a Studio Swap List for students who travel to Karen's Studio. Students are responsible for arranging their own lesson swap before notifying teacher.
Discontinuing Lessons
Students may discontinue lessons by giving one month's advanced notice. Any unused Quarterly Fees will be reimbursed.
Rates include travel time and are somewhat determined by location. Email Karen for more information: karenthegreat@me.com
Tuition
During the school year, tuition covers 36 weeks of study from September 1st - June 15th and is payable in eight equal payments. Quarterly payment is available and given a 5% discount. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is due yearly. During the Summer, ongoing weekly lessons are priced the same as weekly lessons during the school year. Intermittent lessons are also available during the summer months at a higher rate.
Payment Policy
- All lessons are to be pre-paid prior to the 1st day of each month unless paid quarterly.
- Late Payment Fee is $25.00.
- Payment is collected during the last lesson* of the preceding month.
- Check, cash and credit cards+ are accepted.
- Other student expenses may include books and supplies.
+ Via Pay Pal on the web at: www.paypal.com. Additional fee of 3% (of your payment amount) must be added to your total.
Missed Lessons
Refunds, credit or make-ups are not given for lessons canceled by the student. Should a conflict arise, students may opt to be on a Neighborhood Swap List with other students in their neighborhood or a Studio Swap List for students who travel to Karen's Studio. Students are responsible for arranging their own lesson swap before notifying teacher.
Discontinuing Lessons
Students may discontinue lessons by giving one month's advanced notice. Any unused Quarterly Fees will be reimbursed.

Karen discusses clarinet embouchure with an adult student.
"Karen is a very nice person. She is a really good piano teacher. She is also very fun."
-Claire, Age 8
-Claire, Age 8
"Every lesson is a fantastic learning experience."
-Connor Allen-Kilpatrick, Age 10
-Connor Allen-Kilpatrick, Age 10