Lesson Policy

Tuition & AutoPay

DRMS operates on a flat-rate monthly subscription model. This pricing is based on an average of four lessons per month. Some months will have more than four lessons and some will have less, but typically there will be four per month. This model simplifies billing and ensures your teacher holds a consistent weekly time for you.

Monthly Rates:

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• 30-minute lesson: $170/month
   

• 45-minute lesson: $240/month
   

• 60-minute lesson: $300/month
   

Tuition is billed in advance on the 1st of each month via AutoPay. All students must enroll in AutoPay through our Student Portal using a credit card (3% fee) or a bank account (no fee). If AutoPay fails three times or more, we may terminate the lesson agreement and release your time slot.

 

Registration & Fees

• Registration Fee: A one-time $35 registration fee per family, charged with your first invoice
   

• Late Fees: $10/day late fee for payments not completed by the 7th of the month
   

• Card Processing Fee: 3% fee for credit card payments; no fee for bank account payments
   

• Additional Services: Workshops, classes, and summer camps may be added to invoices upon request
   

 

Trial Lessons

Trial lessons are available at our regular rates. Once we’ve confirmed a date and time, we’ll send a trial proposal. Payment and acceptance of our Terms & Conditions are required to hold the slot.

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If you choose to continue lessons, you’ll be added to our monthly billing schedule starting the following month. Trial lessons canceled with 24+ hours’ notice may be rescheduled once. Missed trial lessons with less than 24 hours’ notice may require a second payment to rebook.

 

Scheduling & Unenrollment

Lessons are scheduled weekly. Due to limited availability, we do not offer bi-weekly or monthly scheduling, except during the more flexible summer months of June and July.

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To stop lessons, notice must be given before the last business day of the month to avoid being charged for the following month. No refunds will be issued after the 1st. Unenrolling forfeits your lesson time, and while we’re happy to welcome returning students, your original time or teacher may no longer be available.

 

Makeup & Cancellation Policy

• Students may cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a make-up credit

• Cancellations within 24 hours will be charged in full and will not receive a make-up credit

• Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late may be charged for the lesson, and the teacher has the right to cancel

• Each student may receive 3 make-up credits in a 90-day period

• Make-up credits expire 90 days after the cancellation date

• Make-up credits can be used to book an additional lesson, but cannot be applied toward a future scheduled lesson or used in place of tuition

• To schedule a make-up, log into the Student Portal and register for any open time slot with your teacher at least 24 hours in advance
   

We always offer the option to switch to a virtual lesson — even with as little as 15 minutes’ notice — for things like illness, traffic, or weather.

 

Teacher Cancellations & Weather

You will not be charged for any teacher cancellations, and your next invoice will include a cash credit for the pro-rated amount of your lesson. You are not required to reschedule, though you may if you wish. Make-up credits are not issued when the teacher cancels.

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We follow Jeffco Public Schools for weather closures. If after-school programs are canceled, we will close as well unless you switch to a virtual lesson. If you cannot attend virtually, a credit will be applied to your next invoice.

Cash credits expire at the end of the academic calendar year if unused.

 

Group Classes

One group class per month can be removed from your account with at least 24 hours’ notice, and you will receive a monetary credit on your next invoice.