Summer Lessons

Current students are expected to continue lessons in the summer. It's also a great time for new students to try out private lessons to see if they are a good fit!

Why summer lessons?

consistency each week leads to progress
continue momentum from school year (students who take summers off usually only make 6 months progress in 1 year because they spend 3 months reviewing after the 3 month break)
work on new skills and goals
prepare for the fall (auditions for youth orchestra, all state orchestra, next year's orchestra class, etc)

Summer Lesson Calendar 2026:

Starts June 22nd and ends August 27th

There will be NO summer lessons: July 27-August 6th

The 2026-2027 school year schedule will start up again after Labor Day.

Summer Tuition Packages & Payment

*Special deal!* "Summer accelerator" option for 1 hour lessons at a discounted hourly rate.

Pricing Packages for 45 minute lessons

4 lessons: 1 payment of $165

5 lessons: 2 payments of $105 or 1 payment of $210

6 lessons: 2 payments of $125 or 1 payment of $250

7 lessons: 2 payments of $145 or 1 payment of $290

8 lessons: 2 payments of $165 or 1 payment of $330

Pricing Packages for 1 hour lessons

4 lessons: 2 payments of $100 or 1 payment of $200

5 lessons: 2 payments of $125 or 1 payment of $250

6 lessons: 2 payments of $150 or 1 payment of $300

7 lessons: 2 payments of $172.50 or 1 payment of $345

8 lessons: 2 payments of $197.50 or 1 payment of $395

Current students must attend a minimum of 4 summer lessons to hold their spot in the fall!

Lesson Format

Traditional in-person lessons are preferred and the most effective.

Virtual lessons are available on a case-by-case basis if students are traveling or sick.

Payment Deadlines

1 payment - due beginning of July

2 payments - due beginning of July and August

*new students will pay at the first lesson (in either June, July, or August)

Cancellations & Missed Lessons

The same school-year policies apply about missed/cancelled lessons and no refunds. If you are sick, please do NOT attend and we will switch to virtual. Click here to review the full policies.

If something comes up and you cannot make it to your lesson, you can:

A) use the swap list and trade time slots with another family for the week, or

B) send Mrs. Droz video recordings of your assignments and she will send audio/video feedback (asynchronous instruction).

New prospective student interested in learning more?

Go here to review the full Droz Music Studio Policies and visit the FAQs. All new students will have 4 trial lessons (can be paid individually) before signing up for lessons longer-term.