Where Does My Tuition Go?

• Contact time:
  
  • Lessons
    
  • Group lessons
    
  • Correspondence with students/parents
• Lesson, group, and recital preparation: 
  
  • ​Gathering supplies (online and music stores)
    
  • Lesson planning
    
  • Bookkeeping
    
  • Development of curriculum, etc.
• Instruments:
  
  • Tunings (two instruments, 4x/year)
    
  • Instrument repairs
  • Instrument insurance
    
• Continuing education:
  
  • Professional organization memberships
    
  • Certification renewal (annually)
    
  • Professional journals
    
  • Continuing education opportunities
• Operating expenses:
  
  • Printing/copying
    
  • Computer software
    
  • Incentive programs
    
  • Supplies
• Studio
  
  • Rent
    
  • Utilities
    
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Insurance
    
• Recitals costs and preparations
• Self-employment taxes, insurance, business licenses, retirement​