Admission
The Breth Studio welcomes any student who loves music enough to devote the time and energy necessary to reach one’s highest capabilities.
- An audition/interview is required, with a fee of $50.
Tuition & Fees 2026-2027
Annual tuition covers:
- 40 lessons (must include at least four lessons in the summer)
- 9 group performance classes
- 2 studio recitals
Tuition rates are as follows:
| Lesson length | Annual rate | Trimester rate |
| 60 minutes | $5840 | $1945 |
| 75 minutes | $7240 | $2500 |
| 90 minutes | $9240 | $3080 |
Payment schedule
- Trimester tuition payments are due in early July, November and March.
- A $20 late payment fee is assessed if payment is more than 2 weeks overdue.
- Tuition is non-refundable unless lessons are terminated by me.
Single Lesson Fee
$140 per hour
Missed Lessons
- No makeups except for emergencies, severe weather or my own absence.
- If a lesson date is impossible you may:
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- Swap times with another student via My Music Staff.
- Forfeit the lesson.
- Take the lesson on Zoom within the same week.
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Breth studio practice requirement
- Grades 1-4. 60 minutes daily, 6 days per week
- Grades 5-8. 75 minutes daily, 6 days per week
- Grades 9-12. 90 minutes minimum, 6 days per week. When schedule allows, 2-3 hours daily.
- It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that these practice requirements are met.
- Adults. 60 minutes daily, 6 days per week
I give students plenty of material to cover; they have no problem filling the time. Students make good progress with these time commitments. Many students actually practice more, and of course they accomplish more by doing that.
Think of practicing simply as a part of your daily routine (like brushing teeth, doing homework, eating breakfast). We all have occasional bad days, but anyone who loves music and is practicing correctly will usually find satisfaction and pleasure in his daily work. If you never enjoy your practice, it’s time for a discussion with me.
My Guide to Effective Practicing and my book Practicing the Piano are written for you, Use them to make your practicing more interesting and more effective.
All students must sightread at home for at least 5 minutes a day.
Parental Involvement
I expect parents of young children to observe most or all lessons, and to help children practice at home. Lesson observation should be discontinued by the student’s 9th-grade year.
Scholarship Assistance
Please inquire if assistance is needed.