Tuition and Policy
Tuition
Tuition is based on a semester system, to be paid at the beginning of the semester in full or in monthly installments paid over 5 months. Semesters include 16 weekly lessons and one additional week reserved at the end of the semester for make-up lessons.
There is a $50 non-refundable annual registration fee for all students, renewed every September.
Private Lessons
30 minutes *Up to students age 7
$1,200/semester or $240/month
45 minutes
$1,520/semester $304/month
60 minutes
$1,840/semester $368/month
Semi-Private Lessons *Recommended for students under age 7
30 minutes *Up to students age 5
$800/semester or $160/month
45 minutes *Up to students age 7
$1,200/semester or $240/month
Payment Methods:
Tuition and fees may be paid by check, cash, or Zelle.
• Checks: Please submit checks payable to Canary Music Inc. There is a $35 charge for any check returned by the bank.
• Zelle: canarymusicdumbo@gmail.com
Late Payment Fees:
Late payments will incur a $5 late payment fee for each day the payment is late.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Should students desire to stop lessons during the semester, refunds of the remaining
untaught lessons will be given as follows:
• Week 2: 50% of tuition refunded
• Week 3: 30% of tuition refunded
• After the 4th week, no refunds will be given.
*There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the school semester
started and received prorated tuition.
*In the event of a serious illness or family crisis, a refund for remaining untaught lessons
may be given at the school's discretion.
Fall Semester: September 11th, 2026 - January 28th, 2027
Spring Semester: January 29th, 2027 - June 26th, 2027
*Please check school calendar for holidays and school closures.
Studio Policy:
The following policies are in place to cultivate a student-teacher-parent relationship that
ensures that the students have the best experience possible.
- Students are assigned a regular weekly time and expected to attend all planned lessons.
- All classes begin and end at the given time. If a student is late for the lesson, the lesson will only continue until the indicated end time.
- In the event of a “No Call/No Show” to your lesson, your lesson is automatically forfeited and no make-up class will be offered.
- Students are allowed 1 make-up lesson per semester if the teacher is given 24 hours notice for the cancellation. Make-up lessons must be fulfilled during the last week of the semester or at a mutually convenient time. No make-up lessons will be offered for group classes.
- In the case the teacher has to cancel, a make-up lesson or a substitute teacher will be provided.
-Canary Music reserves the right to cancel or change classes in the case that enrollment minimums are not met, or for any other unforeseen circumstances.
- In the case of inclement weather, the studio will follow the same closings as NYC Schools and students will be expected to attend their lesson online.
- If a time slot is empty for more than 2 weeks in a row, it may be released and offered to other students.
- Tuition will be prorated if students enroll after the school semester started.
- The Studio requires 30 days advanced-notice for students taking any long breaks or for the termination of lessons for any reason.
- Students and parents may be photographed or recorded during various school activities. These photos may be used for Canary Music for publicity purposes and will not be sold or used beyond promotional or professional development activities.
- Parents and legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from normal lesson activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during, or after lesson time.
- To ensure your child’s safety, please pick student up promptly at the door. Canary Music does not assume responsibility of students’ security and safety when parents choose to leave them unattended at the school. Students under the age of 10 must be supervised by parents or guardians while they are waiting for classes and/or lessons to begin.