Conditions of Lesson Registration    

Durham School of Music's regular school year is from September to June. Summer session runs through July and August.

A four week deposit is to be paid at the time of registration along with the current month's payment in which the student's lessons begin. 

The fee for a private class is $24 per 1/2 hour and $29 for semi-private.  

Fees are to be paid on the first class of each month.

Fees are charged regardless of attendance.

Make up lessons are never given for missed lessons.  However, check the Option Payment link below for details regarding prepaid options and their benefits.

If a student no longer wishes to be in our schedule a three week notice is required and the deposit payment will be used to close the account.

Methods of Payment   

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash and Interac for lesson payments.  Cheques will be accepted only with a major credit card on file or when a major credit card number is presented with the cheque.

Payment Options Available    

Option 1

Credit Card on File: Durham School of Music will debit the monthly fees from the card you have authorized for payment. 

Option 2

Prepay 24 Weeks:  When you prepay 24 weeks you will be eligable for one make-up lesson during the 24 weeks.  September to January availability only.

Option 3 

Prepay 38 Weeks: When you prepay 38 weeks you will be eligable for up to two make-up lessons during the 38 week period. September availability only.

Option 4

Monthly Payments: It is the student's responsibility to make sure lesson payments are made on the first week of the month. If payment for lessons are not received by the 3rd week of the month we will consider this as notification that you are not returning for lessons and the time will become available to another student.

All returned cheques will have a $40.00 fee applied.

All lesson payments and enquiries regarding lessons must be handled at the front desk only.