Our policies help us maintain a set of high standards that help guarantee an optimal learning and teaching environment. Our primary goal is to work within a framework of joyful learning while providing our students with excellent skills in technique, tone production and musical education.

  • TUITION (scroll all the way down to see rates)

    Tuition is divided into 12 monthly installments and includes Summer. Tuition is due the last week of each month.
    Late tuition accrues a $25 late fee.
    Tuition is billed monthly and paid directly to your teacher. We appreciate auto-payments from your bank or Venmo.

Your monthly tuition includes:

🎶  36 private lessons + 8 Group Class weeks + 2 Solo Recitals + 2 Group Class Concerts (*minimum of 6 summer lessons) 
🎶  Various Academy-wide practice challenges
🎶  Invitations for Master Classes, Workshops, Special classes (*guest clinicians will set their own additional fees)
🎶 Studying music in a vibrant, joyful environment full of instruments, kids, adults and music.

  • ONLINE or in person PRIVATE LESSONS? Most of our lessons are in-person although we can Zoom if necessary. Parents of kids 10 yrs and under are required to be present & to take notes during lessons. It is encouraged that the same parent attend each week (we call that “the practice parent”).

  • STUDENT-MISSED LESSONS? There are no makeups nor refunds for student-missed lessons. For planned absences, consider swapping lessons with another student. Your teacher can help connect you.

If you have to cancel we appreciate 24-hour advanced notice. Please communicate your absence directly with your teacher. Teachers will wait 15 minutes for a late arrival or 10 minutes for an online lesson. After this time, the lesson is forfeited.

  • TEACHER-MISSED LESSONS? If your teacher needs to cancel a lesson you will have a make up lesson.

Sick Day Policy for MSA Teachers Mosaic teachers have 3-paid-sick days per school year, without makeup lessons being offered.  This is a sustainable and humane way for our teachers to continue offering their best selves to their students.

  • GROUP CLASSES Attendance at Group Class is required (adult students can opt out). Each class works from arrangements of parts. The classes and the resulting music are most enjoyed when every student shows commitment with reliable attendance.

    All Group classes happen during one full week each month. During this week there are no private lessons unless your teacher says differently.

Concerts Attendance at Concerts is required (adult students can opt out). Students at MSA perform four times a school year. Our Solo Concerts are in November and May. Our Group Concerts are in January & May.

If you have any questions, please reach out and Kate will get back to you. Thank you!