How much do lessons cost?
$135/month. At the time of registration, the first payment covers your first month's tuition and a non-refundable $50 deposit and then billing is set to a monthly recurring charge. If you need to withdraw, let us know before the first day of the month that will be your last month, and your $50 deposit will be applied to your that month's tuition.
How do private lessons work?
Private lessons are 30-minute one on one lessons of just you (or your child) and the teacher. We will help you find a day/time and you will attend the lesson at the same day/time each week.
Are students required to attend in-person lessons?
No. In-person lessons will be completely optional. You may continue with 100% virtual lessons if that's your preference.
What are hybrid lessons?
It means you have the option of sometimes doing in-person, and sometimes doing Zoom. We know that in-person lessons is the best educational experience, but sometimes it's convenient to have a lesson from home.
Do I have to exclusively choose one option?
No, you can change as needed. If you are signed up for in-person lessons, and perhaps are feeling ill, have a conflict or can't get to the studio that day, just give us a call and let us know that you'll be virtual and we will tell your teacher to log onto Zoom. You can resume in-person lessons the next week if you'd like.
Does Bucktown Music offer performance opportunities?
Yes! We know that it's so important for students to have the opportunity to show off their hard work, and that family and friends love seeing them shine on stage. We have historically held 3 yearly recitals in the beautiful Fine Arts Building downtown. During the pandemic, we hosted a variety of virtual recitals and had people tune in from all over the globe. As of December 2021, we have returned to in-person recitals following recommended health guidelines.
If someone in your household is ill or has been exposed to Covid-19
Please stay home and have a virtual lesson if you are feeling ill, or if anyone in your household has been exposed to Covid-19. You can come back to lessons when you are feeling better, and/or after a negative Covid test.
What are Bucktown Music's health protocols?
Will there be new procedures to follow when we visit Bucktown Music?
$135/month. At the time of registration, the first payment covers your first month's tuition and a non-refundable $50 deposit and then billing is set to a monthly recurring charge. If you need to withdraw, let us know before the first day of the month that will be your last month, and your $50 deposit will be applied to your that month's tuition.
How do private lessons work?
Private lessons are 30-minute one on one lessons of just you (or your child) and the teacher. We will help you find a day/time and you will attend the lesson at the same day/time each week.
Are students required to attend in-person lessons?
No. In-person lessons will be completely optional. You may continue with 100% virtual lessons if that's your preference.
What are hybrid lessons?
It means you have the option of sometimes doing in-person, and sometimes doing Zoom. We know that in-person lessons is the best educational experience, but sometimes it's convenient to have a lesson from home.
Do I have to exclusively choose one option?
No, you can change as needed. If you are signed up for in-person lessons, and perhaps are feeling ill, have a conflict or can't get to the studio that day, just give us a call and let us know that you'll be virtual and we will tell your teacher to log onto Zoom. You can resume in-person lessons the next week if you'd like.
Does Bucktown Music offer performance opportunities?
Yes! We know that it's so important for students to have the opportunity to show off their hard work, and that family and friends love seeing them shine on stage. We have historically held 3 yearly recitals in the beautiful Fine Arts Building downtown. During the pandemic, we hosted a variety of virtual recitals and had people tune in from all over the globe. As of December 2021, we have returned to in-person recitals following recommended health guidelines.
If someone in your household is ill or has been exposed to Covid-19
Please stay home and have a virtual lesson if you are feeling ill, or if anyone in your household has been exposed to Covid-19. You can come back to lessons when you are feeling better, and/or after a negative Covid test.
What are Bucktown Music's health protocols?
- Our staff are all fully vaccinated
- Face coverings or masks will be required for teachers and staff, and all people over the age of 2. Our mask policy may be updated based on recommendations by the CDC, WHO and City of Chicago
- Pianos are be sanitized between students
- Each lesson room has a Medify air filter
- Students and teachers should maintain as much physical distance as possible during the lesson
- Anyone (students or staff) who is feeling unwell or has had a known exposure to Covid-19 should stay home and switch to virtual lessons that week, until symptoms subside, they are cleared by a medical professional, or get a negative Covid test
Will there be new procedures to follow when we visit Bucktown Music?
- Bucktown Music has 3 washing stations for hand washing. Students will be required to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before each lesson.
- Instructors will be required to wash hands or use hand sanitizer at the beginning and end of their shift, and between each lesson.
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the front desk, at the front entrance and each teaching studio.
- Student pianos are to be sanitized with a sanitizer wipe after each use.
- Regular sanitization of high touch areas such as door knobs and counters are to be done every hour by front desk staff.
