Registration Opens: October 21, 2024
Registration Closes: April 25
Term Begins: January 6
Spring Recess: March 31 - April 5
Spring Recital: May 18 at 2pm EST
Term Ends: May 24
Make-up Period: May 27 - 31
Registration Opens: March 17
Registration Closes: August 1
Term Begins: June 2
Term Ends: August 23
Make-up Period: August 25 - 30
Registration Opens: July 7
Registration Closes: November 14
Term Begins: September 1
Fall Recess: November 24 - 29
Christmas Recital: December 14 at 2pm EST
Term Ends: December 20
Make-up Period: December 22 - 23, December 29 - 30 & January 2 - 3, 2026
Please consult our business closings page for a list of observed holidays. Most instructors will take time off in observance of these holidays and will not teach lessons during these periods.
Trial Lesson: No cost to first-time students^
Asynchronous Lessons: $80.00 per month
30-Minute Lesson: $25.00 each (~ $100.00 per month)
45-Minute Lesson: $35.00 each (~ $140.00 per month)
60-Minute Lesson: $45.00 each (~ $180.00 per month)
Instructor Travel Fees (In-person): Determined upon registration
New students get $10.00 off their first month of private lessons!
*Note: Lesson pricing is subject to change each year with inflation. The cost of any instruments, books, and other materials are not factored into the cost of lessons. Be sure to budget for the additional costs of an instrument ($150 - $300 or more depending on the instrument) and books ($15 - $30) if you do not already have these materials. Consult your Instructor's Profile for more information on what books and other materials they require for their lessons.
^Trial lessons are 30-minutes in length and will only be given virtually. Birchfield Piano will cover the cost of a new student's first trial lesson with an instructor, so they can try the lessons risk free!
A one-on-one meeting with an instructor for the duration of the lesson you choose
Access to materials (books, handouts, notes, etc.) that your instructor provides
Access to discounts on sheet music from one of the worlds' largest retailers
Help outside of lessons from your instructor
Personalized feedback on theory work and instrumental performance
An online recital event to showcase your new talents (Fall and Spring only)
Invitations to fun Birchfield Piano events such as virtual game nights
This award is given to students who have shown outstanding efforts towards mastering the piano. To receive the award, students must complete all of their assigned tasks and demonstrate strong practice habits. Recipients of this award are given a discount to use towards one month of private lessons or group course tuition costs. Additional terms apply to determine award eligibility.
The student referral program rewards current students for referring other students to Birchfield Piano. Any current student that refers a new student to Birchfield Piano will receive a $15.00 credit on their student account. The new student must commit to taking lessons at Birchfield Piano in order for the current student to receive the credit. Only one credit can be applied each month, and there are no award limits. To refer a new student, complete the referral form linked below.