Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Lesson Program. All students must be registered in order to be scheduled. Complete the form below to register. A $25.00 registration deposit is due upon registering. Email support@birchfieldpiano.com if you are having issues with the form. It may take a moment to pop up.
Looking for more information about our instructors? Please visit the Our Instructors page.
Birchfield Piano operates on a trimester schedule with lessons offered each Spring, Summer, and Fall. Typically, there is a 1 - 2 week break where no lessons are taught in between each term called a make-up period. Tentative term schedules are posted below and will be updated as needed. All lessons are offered virtually in a private setting. In-person lessons may be given upon request and instructor availability.
(Registration Open)
Registration Opens: July 6
Registration Closes: November 13
Semester Begins: August 31
Fall Recess: November 23 - 29
Recital: December 13 at 2pm EST
Semester Ends: December 20
Winter Recess: December 21 - January 3, 2027
Length: 15 weeks
(Registration Closed)
Registration Opens: October 19
Registration Closes: April 23
Semester Begins: January 4
Recital: May 16 at 2pm EST
Semester Ends: May 23
End of Spring Recess: May 24 - 30
Length: 20 weeks
(Registration Closed)
Registration Opens: March 8
Registration Closes: July 23
Semester Begins: May 31
Semester Ends: August 22
End of Summer Recess: August 23 - 29
Length: 12 weeks
Please Note: During Recess Periods, there will be no regularly scheduled lessons. However, make-up lessons may be scheduled based on the availability of students and instructors. Please consult our business closings page for a list of observed holidays, especially holidays that overlap with the teaching schedules above. Instructors may take time off in observance of these holidays and may not teach lessons during these periods. Instructors will communicate scheduled time off from teaching with their students.
Intro Lesson: Free for first-time students
Asynchronous Lessons: $90.00 monthly
30-Minute Virtual Lesson: $29.00 each
45-Minute Virtual/Studio Lesson: $39.00 each
60-Minute Virtual/Studio Lesson: $49.00 each
75-Minute Virtual/Studio Lesson: $59.00 each
Mobile Lessons: same pricing as above + travel fees
(Students starting lessons in January 2027)
Intro Lesson: Free for first-time students
Asynchronous Lessons: $90.00 monthly
30-Minute Virtual Lesson: $30.00 each
45-Minute Virtual/Studio Lesson: $42.00 each
60-Minute Virtual/Studio Lesson: $54.00 each
75-Minute Virtual/Studio Lesson: $66.00 each
Mobile Lessons: same pricing as above + travel fees
General Pricing Notes
The pricing listed above is inclusive of all instructional and administrative costs. We do not charge additional fees for materials, events, recitals, registration (deposit is returned to student on first invoice), etc. However, lesson pricing is subject to change.
Instruments, books, and other materials are not included in the cost of lessons. Be sure to budget for the additional costs of an instrument ($200 - $500 or more depending on the instrument and brand) and books ($15 - $50) 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.
Intro lessons are 30-minutes in length and are given virtually.
In order to take mobile (instructor goes to student) or studio (student goes to instructor) lessons, the student will need to be local (within 20-30 miles) to that specific area. Currently, our instructors reside in the greater Richmond (piano/voice) and VA Beach (guitar) areas of Virginia.
Travel fees are calculated based on commute distance and travel time. Following registration, mobile lesson students will be provided with an estimate of their total lesson costs before their first paid lesson.
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 world's largest retailers
Help outside of lessons from your instructor
Highly flexible lesson scheduling with a generous make-up policy
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.