Studio Policy & Tuition Rates

 
 
 

Mission

Hemdah's Music Studios, LLC provides piano instruction for both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. Through a sensory regulation-based approach and a simple, step by step learning process, we foster joyful, confident, and effortless music-making.

 
 

Philosophy

I teach students ages 4 through adult, those playing for personal enjoyment as well as those preparing for competitions or college-level study. I specialize in working with both neurotypical and neurodivergent students, including those who are Autistic or have ADHD.

My teaching centers around a liberated, healthy technique that allows authentic musical expression.

Musical styles include classical, jazz/blues, pop, rock, ragtime, praise & worship, and more.

 
 

Lessons

Each school year includes 33 lessons (28 private and 5 group). Lessons begin the week of Monday, August 25, 2025, and end Thursday, May 21, 2026. Students also receive customized training videos and a practice companion.

A calendar of private lessons, group classes, and holidays will be provided at the first lesson and also on the Calendar page of this website.

Summer Lessons: To retain your spot for the following school year, families must either:

  • Enroll in a Summer Music Camp,

  • Schedule 3-4 private summer lessons, or

  • Pay a non-refundable $50 deposit.

 
 

Tuition

Due on the 1st of each month. Late after the 10th. A $10 late charge applies after the 10th.

Payment Options:

  • Checks payable to Hemdah Salonimer-Horner or Hemdah’s Music Studios, LLC.

  • Cash, Stripe, Venmo, or PayPal

Annual Payment Options:

  • Full year due August 15, 2025 (best value)

  • Biannual: August 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026 (best value)

Monthly Option:

  • 10 monthly installments from August 15, 2025 - May 15, 2026

  • Includes a 5% processing fee

Tuition varies by lesson length (30, 45, or 60 minutes). Families should anticipate annual tuition adjustments.

 
 

A $25 registration charge per student (maximum $50 per family) is due at registration, or by July 1, 2025, for continuing students.

This charge includes printables, a new lesson notebook, lesson planning time, music selection, and your yearly parent/teacher conference.

 

Missed Lessons

No refunds or credits for missed lessons.

Options if unable to attend:

  • Online lesson (if student feels well enough)

  • With at least 24 hours’ notice or notification by 10:00 a.m. the day of the lesson due to illness, the student will be added to the makeup list.

    Makeup lessons are first come, first served when another student cancels.

  • Limit 2 per school year

  • Group lessons cannot be made up

  • If I cancel, I will provide a makeup.

 
 

Swap List

Students may swap lesson times if a conflict arises. Families arrange swaps directly using the contact list provided on a password-protected page of the studio website.

  • Phone/email use is strictly for swaps

  • The teacher is not responsible for swap mix-ups.

  • Please sign the swap list release to participate