Music Lessons

The Ballet School Performing Arts Policies

MUSIC PROGRAM

Format: One-on-one, 30 minutes.
Location: 1131 Locust Street, Walnut Creek (TBSPA).
Scheduling: Your assigned time slot remains consistent until you request a change.

Payment & Registration

Lesson Packs: Purchased in packs of 4 for $180.
Registration Fee: $45 one-time family fee at initial enrollment (waived for future enrollments while your family remains active in the school).

Materials (Piano Books)

Issuance: Piano students receive leveled books at the first lesson.
Cost: $30 per set.
Progression: You’ll be notified when it’s time for the next set.
Third-Party Purchase: You may buy books elsewhere—email Miss Hailey (hailey@theballetschool.org)before the student takes new books home.
Lost Books: $10 per book replacement fee.

Cancellations & Attendance

Standard Policy: 48 hours’ notice required to avoid being charged for a missed lesson.
No-Show / Late Notice: If no notice is given or notice is under 48 hours, the lesson is charged.
Attendance Expectations: After 3 no-shows, students may lose their time slot.
How to Cancel / Reschedule: Email hailey@theballetschool.org or call (925) 934-2133.

Summer Cancellation Policy (June, July)

Each student receives 1 free cancellations (no charge). With 48 hours notice.
Beyond 1, missed lessons are charged as normal. Make up lessons are not guaranteed.

Performances

Piano Students: Invited to participate in two recitals per year (typically spring/early summer and December).
Voice, Advanced Piano & Guitar Students: Participate in a studio recital where music students accompany the vocal students.
Voice recital will be offered 1 to 2 times a year.
Music Company (“the MCs”): Selected students perform at community events throughout the year.

Contact

Scheduling & Materials: Miss Hailey — hailey@theballetschool.org
Office: (925) 934-2133
Location: 1131 Locust Street, Walnut Creek

Piano Lessons

Ages 5 and up!

Purchase a 4-lesson card for $180.00. These class cards are retained at the office of The Ballet School.
If you are not currently enrolled at The Ballet School there is a one time $45 registration fee.
Set a weekly schedule for a half hour lesson with one of our music teachers.
If a lesson is missed by student without 48 hr notice it will be considered a paid lesson and a class card on file will be used. Please notify the office by calling 925-934-2133 or emailing hailey@theballetschool.org

Piano Lessons

It is recommended that Piano Lessons be done on a weekly basis.
It is required that the Student have daily access to a Piano (of full size keyboard) during the week. Only with good, focused, daily practice will you grow as a pianist.
The required books for the Student can be ordered through The Ballet School Performing Arts ($30 for Book Bundles). The Student is responsible for the replacement of their own books , should they be lost or damaged.
The Student will be learning Piano Technique, Music Theory, Ear Training and Sight Reading skill (when the time comes).
Students are encouraged to explore and play music that is outside the required curriculum (within the skill set) and can bring those pieces to the lesson for instruction, but remember the curriculum material will take priority.

Please e-mail, call 925-934-2133 or come up to the office at The Ballet School if you would like to set up a lesson time. Please let us know the age of the student and any experience the may have. Call or e-mail to reserve your spot. Thank you so much for the interest and I look forward to hearing for you soon.

Vince Perry

Music Instructor

Voice Lessons

Ages 7 and Up!

Purchase a 4-lesson card for $180.00. These class cards are retained at the office of The Ballet School.
Set a weekly schedule for a half hour lesson with one of our music teachers.
If a lesson is missed by student without 48 hr notice it will be considered a paid lesson and a class card on file will be used. Please notify the office by calling 925-934-2133 or emailing hailey@theballetschool.org

Voice Lessons

Students will be building a repertoire of songs and pieces ranging from Musical Theatre to Classical to Contemporary.
Students will receive copies of the Sheet Music and CD Recording of the pieces they are working on. These will be theirs to keep, so please have a 3 ring binder for this music.
Students will also be trained in Reading Music, Ear Training and Sight Reading (when the time comes).
Students are encouraged to explore and find music that is outside the required curriculum and can bring those pieces to the lesson, but remember the curriculum material will take priority.

Please e-mail, call 925-934-2133 or come up to the office at The Ballet School if you would like to set up a lesson time. Please let us know the age of the student and any experience the may have. Call or e-mail to reserve your spot. We look forward to hearing for you soon.

Guitar Lessons

Ages 7 and up!

Purchase a 4-lesson card for $180.00. These class cards are retained at the office of The Ballet School.
Set a weekly schedule for a half hour lesson with one of our music teachers.
If a lesson is missed by student without 48 hr notice it will be considered a paid lesson and a class card on file will be used. Please notify the office by calling 925-934-2133 or emailing hailey@theballetschool.org

Guitar Lessons

It is recommended that Guitar Lessons be done on a weekly basis. 30 minute lessons are available.
It is required that the Student have daily access to a Guitar during the week. Only with good, focused, daily practice will you grow as a musician.
Students are encouraged to explore and play music that is outside the required curriculum (within the skill set) and can bring those pieces to the lesson for instruction.

Please e-mail, call 925-934-2133 or come up to the office at The Ballet School if you would like to set up a lesson time. Please let us know the age of the student and any experience they may have. Thank you so much for the interest and I look forward to hearing from you soon.