Jill Kocher Piano Studio - Tuition, Fees, Billing

Private or Shared Lesson Tuition for New Students Enrolling after April 3, 2022*
45 Minutes $48 - Single student private lesson only. May not be shared.
60 Minutes $63 - May be shared with up to one other student.
75 Minutes $73 - May be shared with up to one other student.

* Continuing students enrolled before April 2022 will maintain their previous lesson rates.

Classes of 3-6 Students: Piano, Theory, History, or Music Appreciation -

Groups of family members or friends are welcome to form their own groups for classes which can begin at any time of the year. Instruction can be customized to meet your group's music education goals. If your are interested in forming a group, please contact the studio to discuss your options.

60 Minutes $25 per student
75 Minutes $33 per student
90 Minutes $40 per student

Music for Young Children™ Classes (MYC™)**
Classes are grouped by similar age. Classes start for age 2 and up. Accelerated beginning curriculums are available for teenagers and adults as well! Classes meet once per week.

Try It! Class $25. Class is about 60 minutes and includes the MYC® "Try It!" book.
Sunrise, age 2-3 non-keyboarding approximately $720 for 30 weeks. 40-50 minutes per class.
Level 1, 2, 3 with keyboarding approximately $1,100.00 for 36 weeks, Sept.-June. Each is class approximately 1 hour.
**Visit my teacher page at https://www.myc.com/members/JKocher/ for current pricing and materials fees.

Online Lessons
Instruction is available online for the same rates as in person lessons and classes. Group classes may include a combination of online instruction and supplemental video instruction.

Travel Fees $0-$20

Pending studio approval, instruction may be offered in your own home in south Carlsbad, Encinitas or nearby areas. Travel fees are negotiable and will range from $0-20 per lesson based on driving distance to your home.

New Student Introductory First Lesson $20
This is an excellent option that is recommended before enrolling in regular weekly lessons.

- An opportunity to meet and work with the teacher, Jill Kocher, for about 45 minutes
- Time to discuss your interests, ask any questions regarding lessons and studio policies, play some music, and try some easy music exercises.
- For young students and beginners, the teacher will do a music assessment consisting of some short exercises and easy music games. No previous piano playing experience is necessary and it will help the teacher make recommendations on your immediate course of study.
- For transfer students or students who have some playing experience, you are encouraged to bring in and perform some pieces that you enjoy and are comfortable playing. The teacher will work with you a bit on these pieces and it will help to demonstrate your current level of playing ability.
- After the lesson, you are encouraged to take a few days and decide if you would like to continue with lessons. If you decide to enroll in the studio, your annual registration fee will be waived.

Other Fees
Returned Check Fee…………….$20
Books………………………………..…..$50-125 estimated cost per year.
Activity Fees.......................$0-375 per year based on individual student priorities
Examples of fees in programs available within San Diego:
- Studio Recitals: No extra charge. Cost included in tuition fee.
- Royal Conservatory Exams:
$59-425 Practical, $125-195 Written/Theory
- CAPMT Honors Auditions: $35-50
- MTAC Certificate of Merit: $71-93

Billing Procedures for Private Students:

Tuition and fees for each month are due in advance on the 1st and no later than the first scheduled lesson of the month.

Pay only in check made out to: Jill Kocher. Return tuition by mail or in person to: Jill Kocher, 2604 Jacaranda Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92009.

If you pay in cash, you do so at your own risk. If cash payments are not made in the exact amount due, over payment will be credited to the following month’s invoice.

Invoices will normally be e-mailed between the 15th and 20th of each month to give notice of the fees due for the following month. If you prefer to receive a paper bill each month, they will be distributed at lessons or by regular mail.

Each invoice will include the following information:
1. Tuition and fees received for the current month of study.
2. Scheduled lesson dates for the following month of study.
3. Tuition due for the following month of study.
4. Travel fees and festival enrollment fees (if applicable).
5. Charges for books and supplies received by the student, including
taxes and shipping fees.
6. Notice of upcoming special events.

Failure to pay tuition and fees by the first scheduled lesson of the month may result in suspension from lessons and possible loss of the student’s reserved lesson time. Students may resume lessons once tuition is paid, however the original reserved lesson time may not be available.