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"...this is the best opportunity a child can have."
"Let me start out by saying this is the best opportunity a child can have , A Skill taught at the comfort of your own home , Shining Star Music Academy definitely outshines their name and purpose. MY child has always wanted to do Piano and with the flexibility and offers this School offers she is excelling in every lesson with her awesome teacher Alyssa!" - Latoya
POLICIES
Membership & Tuition
Your monthly membership reserves your student's weekly lesson time and includes access to our complete music program, including performances, group classes, and more.
Monthly Tuition:
30-minute lessons: $175/month
45-minute lessons: $245/month
60-minute lessons: $320/month
Because lessons are billed as a monthly membership, tuition stays the same each month, even though some months naturally include three, four, or five lesson weeks due to the calendar.
Sibling discounts may be available.
Getting Started
We're excited to welcome your family!
🌟 A registration deposit reserves your lesson time and is applied to your first month's tuition.
🌟 Students who begin after the first of the month receive a prorated first month.
🌟 Tuition is conveniently processed through automatic monthly payments.
Registration & Billing
A registration deposit is required and is applied to your first month.
The first month may be pro-rated depending on your start date.
All families are enrolled in auto-pay. Payments are drafted at the end of the month prior to the billing cycle.
Scheduling & Calendar
Your family receives a reserved weekly lesson time that's yours each week.
When you register, we'll use the availability you provide to find the lesson time that works best for your schedule.
Our academy follows Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters with a few scheduled academy breaks throughout the year.
Teaching Philosophy
Every student is unique, and their lessons should be too.
Our teachers use a proven curriculum while personalizing every lesson around each student's age, goals, interests, and learning style. Whether your student is brand new or preparing for auditions, we'll meet them where they are and help them grow.
More Than Weekly Lessons
Your membership includes opportunities far beyond private lessons!
Students are invited to participate in:
🌟 Annual recitals
🌟 Community performances
🌟 Monthly online group classes
🌟 Our annual Music Mastery Festival
These experiences help students build confidence, develop musicianship, and celebrate their progress throughout the year.
Attendance & Lesson Changes
We know life happens, and we'll always do our best to help students continue making progress.
🌟 30 days' notice is required to stop, pause, or change lessons.
🌟 Teacher cancellations are always made up.
🌟 Student absences: Online or recorded video lessons are available upon request.
🌟 Need to travel or stay home? Students are always welcome to attend their lesson online instead.
🌟 Teacher fit matters. If your teacher isn't the right fit, we'll happily help find another instructor.
We're Here to Help
Questions? Need to update your account? Our team is always happy to help!
📞 (352) 604-5589
