FAQ

• How much are lessons?
  • The cost of lessons depends on the length of the lesson and where you live. Please call us to find out what lessons cost in your area.
• Do I have to agree to a 'semester contract' or something like that?
  • No way!
  • Unlike other music schools that hook you into a semester contract after your first lesson, Encore Music Lessons allows student to start and stop lessons when you want, at anytime.
  • YOU WILL NEVER BE PENALIZED FOR STOPPING YOUR LESSONS!
• Is there a Registration Fee?
  • No. (We don't know what those are for.)
• What is your cancellation policy?
  • We have a standard 24-hour cancellation policy. Lessons cancelled within 24 hours count as a regular lesson and will be charged.
  • All cancelled lessons are encouraged to be rescheduled.
• What is your payment policy?
  • It's pay-as-you-go. Students (or their parents) put a credit card on file which we charge once a month, for the lessons that were given in the previous month.
  • For example, a student who took 2 lessons in May would be charged for those lessons at the beginning of June.
• Do you accept cash or checks?
  • We only accept credit cards -- Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• Do I pay the teacher directly?
  • No. Since you shouldn't have to talk about anything except music with your teacher, Encore Music Lessons handles the business side of things.
• Do I have to own an instrument?
  • Yes, because it's important to practice regularly between your lessons.
• How old does my child have to be to start lessons?
  • Kids have to be at least four years old to start lessons.
• Do you provide group lessons?
  • Yes we do.
  • If you have a friend or a group of friends who would like to take lessons on the same instrument, give us a call and we'll match you up with a great teacher.
• How do you match students and teachers?
  • We usually match students with teachers using the following criteria: location, schedule, ability (beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.), and style.
  • You can also read about our teachers and request a teacher in our Music Teacher Directory.
• What if I want a different teacher?
  • No problem.
  • Good chemistry between students and teachers is really important, so if it's not there, let us know and we'll make another recommendation.
• How can I speak directly with a teacher?
  • Give us a call and we'll tell you how everything works. After that, if you want, we'll put you in touch with a teacher to schedule your first lesson.
• Do you run background checks on each teacher?
  • You bet.
  • Intelius provides us with background checks on each teacher. Intelius is the national leader in the background check industry.
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• How long have you been in business?
  • We've been in business since the fall of 2005.
• Are you a school?
  • Encore Music Lessons isn't a school in the traditional sense where students go to a certain location to get instruction. We provide in-home music lessons, or lessons in a teacher's studio.
• Are you a member of the Better Business Bureau?
  • Yes we are.
  • You can view our BBB Online Report by clicking on the BBB Online Reliability logo below:
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons

• No Contracts: Start and stop lessons when you want, without being penalized (WATCH OUT FOR THOSE SNEAKY 'SEMESTER' CONTRACTS!)
• Convenient Locations: Take in-home lessons or lessons in a teacher's studio
• Scheduling Is Easy: With such a large selection of instructors, there's bound to be one whose schedule matches yours
• Affordable Options: Choose a lesson length that fits your budget
• Teacher Selection Options: Choose a teacher yourself, or if you'd like, we'll make a personal match