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The Pauls Studio uses the studio subscription/ tuition model of monthly fees, which represents 36 weekly lessons per season or 18 bi-weekly lessons between September and June. This model takes into account the time spent by the teacher outside of lessons to prepare repertoire choices, plan recital opportunities, and masterclasses. It also offers a predictable fee of consistent tuition for each month.
We offer a number of lesson models designed to meet the varying needs of students. These are will be set at the beginning of the studio year, in the following three groupings:
- Annual plans of weekly or biweekly lessons (30, 45 or 60 minutes in duration)
- Packages of lessons (five or ten lesson packages of 30, 45 or 60 minutes are standard, these can be customized)
- Individual lessons (30, 45 or 60 minutes in duration)
Annual Plans
There are two Annual Plan programs which offer a total of 36 or 18 lessons within the 42 calendar weeks of September to June (these replace the weekly and biweekly plans). There are standard weeks with no formal lessons offered (for example, over the Winter Break and usually over the March school break). Additional open weeks are scheduled and will be available for makeup lessons (please see our Studio Policies page for details) or for additional lessons that can be added to the Annual Plans.
Fees for the Annual Plans are calculated dependent on duration and frequency, and paid on a monthly basis at the first of each month (from September to June - ten months - updated for the 2024-25 Lesson Term) per the following chart:
| Annual 36 |
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Duration
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Monthly Fee
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60 Minutes |
$320
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45 Minutes | $250 |
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30 Minutes | $170 |
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| Annual 18 |
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60 Minutes
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$160 |
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45 Minutes | $125 |
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30 Minutes | $85 |
Annual plans offer a number of benefits, including reduced overall costs, priority scheduling, and enhanced continuity of instruction.
Lesson Packages
For those who desire more flexibility, lesson packages are also offered in groups of ten or five. The fees for these packages, shown in the following chart, are due prior to the first lesson of the package. Additional packages can be added during the year.
| Ten Pack |
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Duration |
Fee
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60 Minutes | $910 |
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45 Minutes
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$720 |
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30 Minutes
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$500 |
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| Five Pack |
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60 Minutes
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$470 |
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45 Minutes
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$385 |
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30 Minutes
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$275 |
Individual Lessons
"Drop In" Single lessons are also available at:
60 minutes for $105
45 minutes for $83
30 minutes for $60
Please note the following inclusions and exclusions to the fees listed above.
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Description
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Annual Plans
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Package Plans
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Individual Lessons
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| Repertoire selection |
Incl.
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Incl.
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Incl.
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| In-person or online lessons |
Incl.
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Incl.
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Incl.
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| In-lesson accompaniment |
Incl.
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Incl.
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Incl.
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| Studio recitals |
Incl.
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Incl.
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| Repertoire lending library |
Incl.
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Incl.
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| Exam registration fees |
Excl.
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Excl. |
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| Master Classes |
Yes (fees may apply)
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Yes (fees may apply)
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| Outside Accompanists |
Excl.
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Excl.
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Purchased Music
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Excl. |
Excl.
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