Policies
In effect since September 2026.
Private lesson rates
| Format | Rate |
|---|---|
| Studio, 60 min | $95 |
| In-home, 60 min | $120 |
| Online, 60 min | $90 |
| Studio, 45 min | $70 |
In-home service area: Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, and Allston. Outside that radius, lessons are studio or online.
Lesson tiers
| Step | Price |
|---|---|
| Trial, 45 minOne-time; credits toward a block booked within 2 weeks | $45 |
| 4-lesson block$90/lesson, paid upfront | $360 |
| 8-week half-term$85/lesson, 2 × $340 | $680 |
| 16-week term$80/lesson, 4 monthly × $320 | $1,280 |
Tiers are shown at the studio rate. In-home adds $25 per lesson; online is $5 less.
When terms start
Trials, single lessons and the 4-lesson block start any week. The 8-week half-term and 16-week term begin on set dates that follow the school calendar, and terms do not run over the summer; single lessons and blocks carry on as normal.
| Starting | Open to |
|---|---|
| Week of November 9, 2026 | 8-week half-term |
| Week of February 1, 2027 | 8-week half-term or 16-week term |
| Week of March 29, 2027 | 8-week half-term |
Want to begin before your term does? Lessons between now and the start date are charged at the block rate of $90 a lesson, for however many weeks remain. They are billed separately and stop at the start date, so nothing overlaps your term.
Makeups & cancellations
- Makeups: 2 per 16-week term, 1 per 4-lesson block. 24-hour notice required. No rollover, no refund on unused lessons.
- Late cancel or no-show: the lesson is forfeit and counts against the term.
- Teacher cancellations: always rescheduled or credited, with no limit.
- Term refunds: prorated for medical or relocation reasons only; none after week 2.