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I'm wondering what a reasonable rate for Piano lessons is? We live in Piedmont and we are interested in starting piano lessons for my 7 year old son. The rates I've been quoted are all over the map. I am open to having someone come to our house (if they are willing to teach on a keyboard as opposed to a full size piano) or can drive him to Piedmont, Crocker Highlands, Montclair, Rockridge. any insight that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. anonymous
I checked the archives but the latest advice was from 2002. Can anyone tell me what the going rate is for a music instruction? I have a 7 year old taking saxophone lessons in Oakland. Does it make a difference if they come to you or you go to them? Many thanks for the input. Denise
My daughter takes a 45 minute piano lesson once a week in the teacher's home (in Orinda). The teacher charges $195 per month, regardless of whether it is a 4- or 5-lesson month. I did the math, and it also works out to $45 per lesson.
It also depends on if they are group or individual lessons, although lately it seems group lessons are not that much less expensive. If they come to your house you are responsible for their drive time and mileage over and above the lesson.
My daughter has taken piano lessons for about 9 years now and we pay $200. per month - for a one hour individual lesson per week. Before we were paying about $180. per month for a group lesson with 2 or 3 kids in the class. My daughter prefers the individual lesson. The previous piano teacher said that group lessons help develop the musical ear and beat better, hmmmm not sure I agree totally. love the music
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