What primary services do you offer?
Cello lessons; all levels.
Violin, viola, and bass; beginning to intermediate levels.
When do lessons start?
Two start times:
August 5, 6 or 7th (full tuition)
August 12, 13, 14th (Reduced for later start)
What are the rates of your services?
Tuition rates:
30-minute lessons = per quarter $350, 1 year $1,400. Reduced later start: $315.
40-minute lessons = per quarter $450, 1 year $1,800. Reduced later start: $405.
50-minute lessons = per quarter $550, 1 year $2,200. Reduced later start: $495.
60-minute lessons = per quarter $650, 1 year $2,600. Reduced later start: $585.
Tuition includes:
Seaton Studios is a tuition-based teaching studio. The expectation is that you sign up for a minimum of one academic year.
This year is divided into 4 quarters.
- 8+ Weekly lessons per quarter. Quarters follow Douglas County School District calendar holiday breaks.
- 2-3 yearly performance opportunities.
- 3-6 ensemble classes per recital. Ensemble classes are held on Saturday mornings or after lessons in the evenings on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
- Online sheet music at no additional cost. Got a piece in mind? I have memberships with many online retailers.
- With Sibelius Software, parts are easily adapted for your instrument and ability level when necessary.
- Physical music books may be purchased from the teacher.
- Additional lesson times, at the discretion of the teacher.
- Summer Lessons Optional - 5-weeks (1/2 a quarter tuition or drop in rate).
Present Market Rates:
Average lesson cost is in the Denver-metro area now run: $85-$150 per hour, and $45-$75 per 30 and 40-minutes lessons.
Seaton Studios works very hard to offer as much as possible for optimum fun and learning at a fair price. Pricing at Seaton Studios hasn't changed in 6 years or more.
Drop in lessons (non-tuition) are as follows:
Recitals and extra classes are not your thing? I have the following drop-in rates available:
30-minute lessons = $45.00
40-minute lessons = $55.00
50-minute lessons = $65.00
60-minute lessons = $75.00
What are your terms and conditions?
Payment for each quarter is due before or on the 1st lesson of the quarter. Drop in rates are due at each lesson.
How do I pay for lessons?
Seaton Studios accepts checks, Zelle, Venmo and cash. Listed under barbara@seatonstudios.com and or my cell: 303-437-2407.