Tuition
Piano lesson tuition, and everything it includes
One simple monthly price for each program at our Huntington Beach studio. Books, the home practice app and recitals are already included, and there is no long-term contract.
- No contract
- No materials or recital fees
- Free trial lesson first
Music Together®
- 45-minute class every week
- For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with their grown-ups
- New songbook every quarter
- Digital music downloads every quarter
Piano Express®
- One-hour lesson every week, 47 weeks a year
- All books and materials
- Piano Express practice software for home
- Two recitals a year
- Make-up lessons, with easy online rescheduling
Second child $200 a month. Siblings can attend at the same time.
About Piano ExpressRCM Certificate Program
- Private 45-minute lesson every week
- Preparation for Royal Conservatory piano exams, Preparatory A to Level 10
- Mock exam practice before exam day
- Taught by a Royal Conservatory certified teacher
For students who have met the learning objectives of Piano Express.
About the RCM programWhat you get for it
More lesson time, and nothing extra to buy
Piano Express is $225 a month for 47 one-hour lessons a year. That works out to about $57 a lesson, with the books, the practice software and both recitals already covered.
Typical private piano lessons run about $200 a month for 30 minutes a week, with books as an extra cost. The typical beginner in Piano Express also progresses about 3x faster.
How it works
Simple billing, no surprises
Start with a free trial
Every new piano student begins with a free private trial lesson. You see how the program works, then decide.
Monthly autopay
Tuition is billed once a month, automatically. Nothing to remember.
First month prorated
Starting partway through a month? Your first month can be prorated depending on your start date.
No long-term contract
You are never locked in for a year or a semester.
The only extras
Optional costs, so you know up front
- RCM exam fees
- Students who take a Royal Conservatory examination pay the exam fee that The Royal Conservatory sets for that level.
- Competition fees
- Students who choose to enter local competitions through CAPMT pay those entry fees.
- Summer piano camp
- Book Blast camp is priced separately, from $325 to $400 for the week depending on when you sign up. See the camp page.
- A keyboard at home
- Piano Express works best with a keyboard at home that connects to the practice software by USB or MIDI. Bring your model name to the free trial and we will help you check it.
Tuition questions
Good to know
How much do piano lessons cost at Eric’s Piano School?
Piano Express, our main program for kids ages 5 and up, is $225 a month per student. The RCM Certificate Program for advancing students is $350 a month. Music Together classes for ages 0 to 5 are $85 a month.
What does Piano Express tuition include?
A one-hour lesson every week for 47 weeks a year, all books and materials, the Piano Express practice software for home, and two recitals a year. There are no separate fees for materials or recitals.
Is there a discount for a second child?
Yes. In Piano Express a second child is $200 a month, and siblings can attend at the same time.
Is there a contract?
No. There is no long-term contract. Tuition is billed once a month by autopay.
What if we start in the middle of a month?
Your first month can be prorated depending on your start date.
What happens if we miss a lesson?
Piano Express includes make-up lessons, and you can reschedule online.
Are there any other costs?
Only optional ones. Students who take RCM examinations pay The Royal Conservatory’s exam fee, and students who enter local competitions through CAPMT pay those entry fees. Our summer piano camp is priced separately.
Try a lesson before you pay anything.
Book a free private trial lesson at our Huntington Beach studio. No contract and no pressure.