Expectations
Students of Carrie Kahler Agree To:
∗ Have fun!
∗ Practice at least three times a week
∗ Do their best to focus during lessons, respect their teacher, and
their music
Parents of Students of Carrie Kahler Agree To:
∗ Help their children practice at least three times a week
∗ Make sure that all books are brought to lessons
∗ Make sure students arrive with clean hands, trimmed fingernails, and a mask if in person
∗ Pay bills promptly
Beyond the Weekly Lesson
Recitals
A fall recital in November, a winter recital in February, and a spring recital in June give students three chances to practice performing in front of friends and family. Recitals are always optional, though strongly encouraged! The Seattle Music Teachers Association runs the recitals, and they occur in-person and virtually. For recital dates, please see the calendar.
Concerts
Though we have a plethora of digital (and analogue) options for music access these days, there is no substitute for live performances! Each student is encouraged to choose at least one concert from the calendar to attend each year.
Summer Term
Summer is an exciting time filled with numerous engaging activities.
If you are interested in continuing regular lessons during the summer, you packages of four, six, or eight lessons are available for purchase in June to use when it fits your schedule during July and August.
Tuition Etc.
Tuition
During the school term (September – June), tuition is payable either per
semester or monthly. Those who choose to pay by the semester receive a small
discount. Remember that your tuition covers more than just weekly lesson time!
Tuition also covers lesson planning, finding music, a lending library, curriculum
development, recital preparation, class preparation, supplies, and continuing
education so I can be a more effective teacher.
Semester Tuition Due:
September 15, 2025
February 1, 2026
30 Minute Lessons: $710
45 Minute Lessons: $1,075
60 Minute Lessons: $1,415
Monthly Tuition Due:
By the 10th of each month
30 Minute Lessons: $155
45 Minute Lessons: $230
60 Minute Lessons: $305
Payments
Payments can be made with cash, check, or online using the payment portal at
MyMusicStaff.com. While I understand that everyone forgets things sometimes,
there is a $10 late fee after the 15th of the month.
Books
I purchase books as necessary throughout the year and they are included in your tuition.
Missed Lessons
Sports, dance, theater, travel and illness sometimes make attendance
challenging! As soon as you know you will miss a lesson, you send me a text or
an email, and cancel your lesson in the student portal on MyMusicStaff.com.
There are no credits for missed lessons. However, I can often arrange for students to swap times. There are two ways to swap times. First, you can log in to the Student Portal on MyMusicStaff.com and register for any open lesson slot. Second, you can send me an email and ask what open lesson slots I have.
If I have to cancel a lesson, more scheduling options will be given.
Snow Days
Though rare, sometimes snow makes it too difficult to drive to my studio. In most cases I can offer a virtual lesson instead. If that is not possible, as with other types of missed lessons, as soon as you know you will be absent, please send me a text or an email, and cancel your lesson in the student portal on MyMusicStaff.com. Depending on circumstances, I may open up extra lesson slots to facilitate easier lesson swaps.
Termination
Unfortunately, sometimes students have to quit before the end of the school
term. To avoid a cancellation fee, please provide one month’s notice. Those
who paid for a semester will receive a prorated refund.
Piano With Carrie 