Tuition & Study Plans

What’s included?

Tuition at Mage Music goes toward the following:

• Lesson planning, evaluation/examination preparation, organizing recitals/workshops
• Studio expenses including online ones such as educational software subscriptions (*Please note that students may need to purchase their own software subscriptions and books.)
• Professional member dues for music teachers associations and organizations such as the Music Teachers National Association, California Association of Professional Teachers, and the Music Teachers’ Association of California
• Education – As a teacher I must continue to broaden my knowledge and expertise in my subject areas. I also attend conferences and undergo annual certification.
• Business expenses such as credit/debit and PayPal payment processing as well as business licenses and self-employment tax.
• Time spent communicating with students and families and volunteering for the various teachers associations listed above. I currently serve as the community outreach for the Music Teachers’ Association of California, Antelope Valley branch, and I also hold the position as technology chair for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers. I also serve as an adjudicator in festivals and competitions.
• Students on the Basic plan will receive 15 minutes of weekly evaluation time after they submit audio/video recordings and/or written assignments. All students may purchase additional 15 minute increments of evaluation time. Please allow one week to receive your written or video/audio feedback response.