Many answers to frequently asked questions can be found in our policies page.
Q. How much is tuition?
$1675 per semester.
Q. What does tuition include?
It includes up to 16 hour long lessons per semester with the possibility of two make up lessons. Review our make up policies here. Tuition reserves you a time slot with our teachers for an 18 week period. with a hand picked member of our faculty in the convenience of your own home. It includes access to our student portal where clients may view and edit their schedule as well as view each weeks lesson notes and assignments provided by the teacher. Tuition includes the support and oversight of each students progress by our director whom clients have direct access to. The spring recital is also included free of charge, student's friends and family are encouraged to attend.
Q. How long is a semester?
18 weeks based on your lesson day, not including holidays. This includes 16 regularly scheduled lesson weeks followed by two make up weeks.
Q. If I miss the start of a semester can I still sign up?
Absolutely! We accept new students until we’re booked to capacity.
Q. What is tuition if I start late in the semester?
Tuition is prorated to the number of lessons remaining in the semester.
Q. Do you offer 30 or 45 minute lessons.
Our teachers are contracted by the hour, you are welcome to do with that hour as much or as little as you’d like however tuition remains the same. We occasionally offer 30 min lessons to children under 5 for their first semester at a slightly discounted rate.
Q. What age do you recommend starting?
We welcome students as young as three to start on piano and students as young five for all other instruments.
Q. Do you have a recital?
Yes, every Spring and it's a very special event. View photos and videos of previous recitals here.
Q. Do we need to own an instrument?
You do need to have an instrument available at home for the lessons and to facilitate practice. We're happy to recommend items for purchase or rental.
Q. Can we do a trial lesson?
The first three weeks for each new student are considered a trail period. Details can be found in full under our policies page.
Q. Why do you only offer hour long lessons?
We've found an hour is necessary for providing a quality and well-balanced lesson, especially when doing house calls. Students who do less inevitably fall behind. Our highly experienced teachers make the hour fly by.
Q. What can we expect for our child's curriculum?
WillYouLearn uses a specific methodology designed by Will Armstrong. We teach music the way you learned your first language – first by developing the ear and then through reading and analysis. We focus on teaching music through songs our students already know and love and give them the skills to be able to figure out how to play songs on their own. Contact us to learn more about our method.
Q. How much should my child be practicing?
The short answer is that student should practice as long as they need to until a specific task is mastered. Practicing is a problem-solving skill that needs to be developed. Part of our job is to teach our students how to practice well and how to problem solve, an invaluable skill in any field. While practice is a necessary part of developing your skills, it is not the most important thing. Click here to read more of our thoughts on practicing.
Q. Can you bring a piano to the lesson?
Probably not.
Q. Does WillYouLearn run background checks on its faculty?
Yes. Needless to say, all of our faculty members have squeaky clean records.
Q. Does someone need to supervise the lesson?
An adult must be present in-home during the duration of each lesson. They need not sit in on the lesson but they must be present in the home. If a teacher arrives to a lesson and there is no adult present the teacher will not enter the home and no make-up credit will be offered.
Q. Why WillYouLearn?
WillYouLearn has built a strong reputation for the excellence of our teachers, the success of our methods and quality of our customer service. Our teachers bring dedication, compassion, humor, light heartedness and support to each and every student. Our methods empower our students by helping them find their own unique musical voice. Our staff works tirelessly to support both clients and teachers to ensure strong and positive relationships. Most importantly, we provide our students with the skills and confidence to enjoy a life long love of music.
Q. How much is tuition?
$1675 per semester.
Q. What does tuition include?
It includes up to 16 hour long lessons per semester with the possibility of two make up lessons. Review our make up policies here. Tuition reserves you a time slot with our teachers for an 18 week period. with a hand picked member of our faculty in the convenience of your own home. It includes access to our student portal where clients may view and edit their schedule as well as view each weeks lesson notes and assignments provided by the teacher. Tuition includes the support and oversight of each students progress by our director whom clients have direct access to. The spring recital is also included free of charge, student's friends and family are encouraged to attend.
Q. How long is a semester?
18 weeks based on your lesson day, not including holidays. This includes 16 regularly scheduled lesson weeks followed by two make up weeks.
Q. If I miss the start of a semester can I still sign up?
Absolutely! We accept new students until we’re booked to capacity.
Q. What is tuition if I start late in the semester?
Tuition is prorated to the number of lessons remaining in the semester.
Q. Do you offer 30 or 45 minute lessons.
Our teachers are contracted by the hour, you are welcome to do with that hour as much or as little as you’d like however tuition remains the same. We occasionally offer 30 min lessons to children under 5 for their first semester at a slightly discounted rate.
Q. What age do you recommend starting?
We welcome students as young as three to start on piano and students as young five for all other instruments.
Q. Do you have a recital?
Yes, every Spring and it's a very special event. View photos and videos of previous recitals here.
Q. Do we need to own an instrument?
You do need to have an instrument available at home for the lessons and to facilitate practice. We're happy to recommend items for purchase or rental.
Q. Can we do a trial lesson?
The first three weeks for each new student are considered a trail period. Details can be found in full under our policies page.
Q. Why do you only offer hour long lessons?
We've found an hour is necessary for providing a quality and well-balanced lesson, especially when doing house calls. Students who do less inevitably fall behind. Our highly experienced teachers make the hour fly by.
Q. What can we expect for our child's curriculum?
WillYouLearn uses a specific methodology designed by Will Armstrong. We teach music the way you learned your first language – first by developing the ear and then through reading and analysis. We focus on teaching music through songs our students already know and love and give them the skills to be able to figure out how to play songs on their own. Contact us to learn more about our method.
Q. How much should my child be practicing?
The short answer is that student should practice as long as they need to until a specific task is mastered. Practicing is a problem-solving skill that needs to be developed. Part of our job is to teach our students how to practice well and how to problem solve, an invaluable skill in any field. While practice is a necessary part of developing your skills, it is not the most important thing. Click here to read more of our thoughts on practicing.
Q. Can you bring a piano to the lesson?
Probably not.
Q. Does WillYouLearn run background checks on its faculty?
Yes. Needless to say, all of our faculty members have squeaky clean records.
Q. Does someone need to supervise the lesson?
An adult must be present in-home during the duration of each lesson. They need not sit in on the lesson but they must be present in the home. If a teacher arrives to a lesson and there is no adult present the teacher will not enter the home and no make-up credit will be offered.
Q. Why WillYouLearn?
WillYouLearn has built a strong reputation for the excellence of our teachers, the success of our methods and quality of our customer service. Our teachers bring dedication, compassion, humor, light heartedness and support to each and every student. Our methods empower our students by helping them find their own unique musical voice. Our staff works tirelessly to support both clients and teachers to ensure strong and positive relationships. Most importantly, we provide our students with the skills and confidence to enjoy a life long love of music.