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FALL 2025 REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1

School Year Lesson Program 2025-26 (Sept - June)
Weekly Recurring Lessons - 30 Weeks total

Fall 2025 Semester:Tuesday Sept 9, 2025 - Saturday Jan 17, 2026

15 Weekly Lessons
No Lessons for Thanksgiving Break: 11/25-11/29; Holiday Break 12/23-1/3.
Built-in Makeup Days for lessons cancelled in advance (limit 2 per semester, see cancellation deadline and details below).
Makeups Available: 12/16-12/20, 1/20-1/24, 1/27-1/31
View Fall 2025 Semester Calendar

Spring 2026 Semester: Tuesday February 3, 2026 - Saturday May 30, 2026

15 Weekly Lessons
No Lessons for Winter Break: 2/17-2/21; Spring Break: 3/31-4/4
Built-in Makeup Days for lessons cancelled in advance (limit 2 per semester, see cancellation deadline and details below).
Makeups Available: 6/2 - 6/20
View Spring 2026 Semester Calendar

Lesson Cancellation Policy: Each student is permitted 2 (two) Makeup Lessons per semester. Cancellations must be received by the following deadlines:

Morning Lessons (before 2:00p) must cancel by 9:00a the day of your lesson
Afternoon Lessons (after 2:00p) must cancel by 12:00p the day of your lesson
Text/Call (845) 225-3224 or email lessons@radovichanddean.com (Telling your teacher doesn't count, our office needs to note your account and schedule your makeup)
Makeup lessons are limited to two per student per semester, and no additional cancellations will be rescheduled or refunded.
Students may discontinue lessons at any time with no further financial commitment, however any outstanding makeup lessons will be forfeited.

School Year Lesson Payment Plans:
Billed by semester (15 Weeks Fall and 15 Weeks Spring)  Starting after the start of the semester?
We may still have some openings even after the semester has begun. You can still register and your tuition would be prorated to your start date (ex: 12 weeks remaining, etc.)

Weekly 30 minute lessons: $720 per semester ($1,440 Total Total School Yr.)
4 Equal Payments of $180 - choose the 1st or 15th of the month.
1 Payment of $648 (Save 10%)

Weekly 45 minute lessons: $1,020 per semester ($2,040 Total School Yr.)
4 Equal Payments of $255 - choose the 1st or 15th of the month.
1 Payment of $918 (Save 10%)

Weekly 60 minute lessons: $1,275 per semester ($2,550 Total School Yr.)
4 Equal Payments of $318.75 - choose the 1st or 15th of the month.
1 Payment of $1,147.50 (Save 10%)

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School Year Studio and Lesson Policies

Weekly Lessons - In Person or Online: A weekly lesson appointment is reserved for the student from September 2025-June 2026 (30 lessons total). Available in 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons. Tuition is billed by semesters - Fall semester (15 lessons) and Spring semester (15 lessons), with makeup lesson dates available for up to 2 lessons cancelled with advance notice. See Cancellation policy below. View the Studio Calendar here.
Tuition Options
- Semester in Full (10% off) - billed September 1 and February 1
- 4-Pay: Four equal Payments automatically charged 1st or 15th of the month (Fall = Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec; Spring = Feb, March, April, May). Late fees for past due payments will be assessed: 10 days or more $1/day, and accounts exceeding 30 days past due will be un-enrolled from lessons.
Cancellations: Each student is permitted 2 (two) Makeup Lessons per semester. Cancellations must be received by the following deadlines:
- Morning Lessons (before 2:00p) must cancel by 9:00a the day of your lesson.
- Afternoon Lessons (after 2:00p) must cancel by 12:00p the day of your lesson.
To cancel a lesson, call/text (845) 225-3224 or email: lessons@radovichanddean.com. Telling your teacher doesn't count - our office needs to know.
Makeup lessons are scheduled to take place at your regular lesson time during the designated Makeup Days built into the calendar. "No shows" will not be rescheduled. A student may choose to discontinue lessons at any time with no further financial commitment, however any outstanding makeup lessons will be forfeited. No refunds or credits will be issued.
Snow Days: School closings do not automatically mean the Studios are closed for the day. In the event of closing, we will notify students via text and email no later than 9:00am for morning lessons (before 2:00p,) and by 12:00p for afternoon lessons (after 2:00p).
Please make sure you have signed up to receive texts from us (check your Parent Portal contact settings) and add our email address to your safe list: lessons@radovichanddean.com Snow days will be scheduled for makeups if possible, or a refund will be issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Music Lesson FAQ's

How long does it take to learn to play an instrument?

It depends on your time and commitment, but it does take a while - many months to cover the basics, and years after that to play with fluidity. Like sports, dance and other skills, regular lessons and quality practice time is the key. Do some research on different instruments, as some are more challenging than others.

How do your lesson programs work?

Our studio offers weekly lesson programs that run through the school year or the summer. The School Year program runs September through June, split into Fall and Spring semesters for a total of 30 weekly lessons. Our summer session runs 6 weeks in July and August. Once you register, the slot is yours for the School year or the Summer. Should you need to cancel, we have designated Makeup Weeks at the end of each semester/summer. Note - Please review the full Cancellation policy for details and restrictions.

What's your lesson cancellation policy?

Because our teachers get fully booked, it's pretty unlikely we'll be able to move lesson times for you once the semester gets underway. You'll want to make sure you find a good time that will work for several months. Each student is permitted 2 (two) cancellations per semester to be rescheduled for the Makeup Weeks built into the current semester. Cancellation notice must be received no later than 9am for morning lessons, and 12pm for afternoon lessons, and "no shows" will not be rescheduled for makeups - sorry, no exceptions. Telling your teacher of an upcoming absence isn't enough, our office needs to note your account and schedule a makeup - you'll need to text/call (845) 225-3224 or email: lessons@radovichanddean.com
A student may choose to discontinue lessons at any time with no further financial commitment, however any outstanding makeup lessons will be forfeited and no refunds will be issued.

Can I try a lesson before signing up for the semester?

You can register online as a "Trial" and pay for one lesson to see how it goes. If you decide to continue, you will be billed for the remaining lessons accordingly. We also offer summer packages which are a great way to test the waters and see if you are ready for the semester program.

Can I just book one lesson at a time?

Our school year lesson program fills up quickly, so we are rarely able to accommodate any kind of "pay-as-you-go" type of scheduling. However, we do keep a call list and can let you know if we get a cancellation and you'd like to come in.

At what age should my child start lessons?

This is different for everyone, and will primarily depend on your child's maturity. But generally speaking, age 7 is great for piano, violin, drums, and guitar, or ukulele, and woodwinds, brass, and voice closer to age 10. Also, some instruments come in smaller sizes for young students, but not everything. For example, ukulele might be a good choice until a child can reach their hand around a guitar neck. Read much more on this other page of ours.

Do adults sign up for your program?

Of course! We have many adult students returning to something they played a while ago, or picking up something new. If you're not sure about signing up for the semester, check out our summer packages - they usually run just for July and August, and it's a fun way to spend your summer.

Will your teachers travel to my home to give lessons?

No, all our lessons take place at our Studios where teachers have access to teaching materials, repair tools, and other instruments and equipment.

What happens on Snow Days?

School closings do not necessarily mean the Studios are closed for the day. Very often, a morning snow storm can be cleaned up in time for afternoon lessons to be held as usual. In the event we do need to close due to inclement weather, we will notify students via text and email no later than 9am for morning lessons, and by 12pm for afternoon lessons. Please make sure you have signed up to receive texts from us (check your Parent Portal contact settings). Be sure to add our email address (lessons@radovichanddean.com) to your safe contact list so we don't end up in your junk folder.

What should I bring to my lessons?

Everyone needs to bring their instrument (except for piano - we have one in every room, drums - but bring your sticks, or amplifiers - but bring your cable), sheet music or books, a pencil, and maybe a notebook. If you need to rent something, check with our retail store.

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