PRIVATE (INDIVIDUAL) LESSONS  [for all ages and levels]

Students may sign up for weekly one-on-one private lessons, or, for those who desire, two weekly lessons. Lessons can be scheduled Monday through Saturday. Each session lasts for a duration of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, depending on the student's desire and level of expertise. Except for the very first year of learning, 30-minute sessions are, in most cases, less likely to cover all the material that we believe should be taught and reviewed each week. 45-minute sessions are the norm for most students at SPA.

•  Prospective Students
Please meet our teachers by visiting the About Us page for a brief introduction. If you could then contact us at lessons@seattlepianoacademy.com or at 206.525.2355, we would be happy to schedule an initial 20-minute meeting, which is always held online or at our main location in View Ridge. Please suggest a few suitable lesson days and times that would work best for you and we can help you decide on a teacher as well as find the ideal lesson time during the initial meeting. A 30-minute lesson can be scheduled as well, if the student wishes to sign up for a lesson immediately following the initial meeting.

•  Current Students
If you are a regularly registered student, you will be receiving email updates a few weeks prior to the annual registration period as well as when quarterly installments are due. Please register (i.e., confirm your lesson time and send in the tuition) by the due dates indicated for each term. Any scheduling questions should be directed to lessons@seattlepinoacademy.com.

•  Tuition Rate
Although incoming students may sign up at any time, all regularly enrolled students should register (confirm the lesson time and send in the tuition) by the due date indicated for each term. Tuition rate is based on the number of lessons and the duration of each session.

If you are new to SPA, please schedule an initial appointment (which is always held online or at the View Ridge location) for the details of tuition due specific to your preferences and to decide on the teacher and the time that would be ideal for both you and us. Although tuition rate varies depending on the duration and frequency of lessons, discounts are always applied when registering till the end of the school year (June 15 for the 2025-26 academic year) or enrolling multiple members of the same family.

MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

•  Studio Classes
Typically every 4 to 6 weeks (more frequently prior to recitals), SPA holds Studio Classes for kids and adults.  This is an opportunity for students to share their piece(s) and hurdles with their peers, to feel a sense of a community, and to learn by seeing other students perform and receive feedback from the instructor.
 

•  Annual Recital Celebration
In addition to Studio Classes, other performing opportunities at various recital venues, as well as annual Guild Auditions, SPA organizes an Annual Recital for all students.  It's a celebration of all the performers and parents for their commitment and dedication to enriching their lives with music!
 

•  Practice Sessions
Just like going to the library to study, you can come to the Academy to practice!  Regular practice sessions will ensure successful learning progress.  Daily practice sessions are available as 45- or 60-minute sessions, for a nominal fee of $18 or $21 per week respectively, or $7 per session of up to an hour.  We require advance reservation and assess a $45 annual enrollment fee for all non-SPA students.