Rates, Payment Policies, Lesson Times, Other Information

• Rates vary due to the highly diverse nature of the professional curriculum presented, but generally range from $50.00 for 30 minutes to $90.00 an hour. In financial hardship cases, we often will supply a scholarship dependent on the situation.
  
• All applicants may request a free initial meeting at Pierre's Fine Pianos where we can meet and figure out what your educational needs are and how I can assist you in reaching your goals..
• I run my program like a University Program. Think of being my student as a chance with working with the highest level teacher you would find at a University.
  
• I teach on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the day in Brentwood/Santa Monica/West LA areas. I do teach on other days of the week via Skype or Zoom. Requirements for Skype/Zoom students are different from students attending lessons in person. Email for more info.
  
• Students buy and I reserve their time slot. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy.
  
• Materials-Dependent on what your musical needs are, I will determine what material you will need to purchase for your area of study. With over 40,000 hours of teaching experience, I wil be able to spot your weaknesses and assess your needs very quickly.  You will need to get books I recommend.  Every week, you will need to bring blank staff paper in a book form so that I can write your exercises and assignments in it. I will often recommend important books, recordings, websites, theortical ideas and other teachers to support your individual needs as a growing musician and performer.
  
• I do not allow visitors to observe, take notes or join you at a private lesson unless they are taking lessons with you. My instruction can be fast paced, and I will need your undivided attention for you to receive full benefit of my expertise. The studios have a comfortable waiting areas where parents can wait and there are plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby.