RECITAL DATE AND REGISTRATION FEE: Piano Buds In A Pod Recital, May 11, 2026, Monday, 4:00-6:00 PM, at Steinway Hall, 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Participation is optional and open to students enrolled in a Full-Course Enrollment for the Spring Term 2025 from January 12 to June 21, 2026 in either Group Piano or Individual Piano Courses. A recital registration fee per student applies.
TUITION FEES: There are several payment options for Individual Piano classes. A single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $70. The introductory first class is $55, reflecting a savings of $15 when the discount code ILOVEPIANO is applied at checkout. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $55 per 30-minute class.
After June 21, 2026, you will be paying $57.50/30-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket, and $72.50/30-minutes with a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket.
NO CLASSES:
February 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 (Monday to Sunday) - Midwinter Recess 2026
April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (Thursday to Friday) - Spring Recess 2026
May 11 (Monday) - Recital, May 11, 2026 4:00-6:00 PM, at Steinway Hall, 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
May 23, 24, 25 (Saturday to Monday) - Memorial Day
You will receive reminders 1 day before each booked class. Please do not mark pianobudsinapod@gmail.com and Bookwhen as "spam". All important notifications—including class cancellations and student recitals—are sent via email only.
Class dates and fees are set based on the number of scheduled classes for the term. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
BOOKS ARE REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students are required to purchase the books recommended by their teacher. For new students, books will be provided at the studio during the first class while the teacher determines which method book is most appropriate for their learning needs. If your book has not arrived before your first class, or if you forget to bring it, copies will be available at the studio for in-class use.
Books for Early Beginners Ages 3.5 to 4:
Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts, Level 1 🛒 https://a.co/d/fZ8cW8v
Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts, Level 2 🛒 https://a.co/d/7WiaILP
Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts, Level 3 🛒 https://a.co/d/0kD6C3G
Early Beginners Ages 5+:
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Level 1A 🛒 https://a.co/d/5ZEJdUZ
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Level 1B 🛒 https://a.co/d/2WIap2d
Later Beginners Ages 8+:
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Level 1 for the Later Beginner 🛒 https://a.co/d/iPPfwk5
Adult Beginners:
Alfred's Piano 101 Book *REQUIRED BOOK 🛒 https://a.co/d/9rnwdPP
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Complete 🛒 https://a.co/d/3pSp2k4
ABRSM Initial Grade, Performance Books:
ABRSM Piano Exam, Initial 🛒 https://a.co/d/cSpwhFU
ABRSM Piano Exam. Grade 1 🛒 https://a.co/d/1HpV0Qj
Great Repertoire Books for Intermediate Level:
The Library of Easy Piano Classics 1 🛒 https://a.co/d/3lMKYyU
The Library of Easy Piano Classics 2 🛒 https://a.co/d/feUP1p7
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP CLASS POLICY: Book your make-up piano class up to 7 days in advance, subject to availability. Students who are absent from an Individual Piano class are permitted to attend either an Individual Piano Class (30 minutes), a Group Piano Class (45 minutes), or use 30 minutes of unsupervised practice time on the digital piano as a make-up, subject to seat availability. Advance written notice is required to transfer a class within the same course period. Holidays will be accommodated only with prior notification. Eligibility for make-up classes is limited to students with active enrollment in the same term. No more than three (3) make-up classes shall be scheduled per course. No refunds, credits, or extensions will be granted for missed classes. This policy is firm and non-negotiable. To request a make-up class, email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com and request a make-up class code for a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket to use for your make-up session. Misuse of this code is not permitted and will lead to immediate cancellation of the booking.
WE DO NOT OFFER MAKE-UP CLASSES THAT EXTEND COURSE DATES INTO THE NEXT TERM. However, make-up classes may be redeemed during the Summer Term (July 1–31, 2026), subject to seat availability. This policy is firm and will be strictly enforced. If you know in advance that you’ll miss specific dates within a course, you may choose to pay per class instead of enrolling in the full course. Pay-per-class bookings open 7 days before each class.
MAINTAINING YOUR CLASS TIME SLOT: For currently registered students, your class time slot will be temporarily reserved for you before the next course begins (with a cut-off date). To secure your spot, you’ll need to use a private booking password when registering and paying for the course.
After the cut-off date, any unbooked class slots will be released and made available to the public.
STUDIO CANCELLATIONS: If Piano Buds must cancel a class for any reason (e.g., teacher illness or inclement weather), a full refund will be issued for the canceled class.
REQUESTING A REFUND: Please note that all refund requests must be made in writing to the studio administration within the specified timeframes outlined in this policy. Refunds will be processed within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 15 working days of the request being received to your original payment method. To do so, please send an email to pianobudsinapod@gmail.com requesting a refund.
QUESTIONS? Email us anytime at: pianobudsinapod@gmail.com. We’re excited to make music with you—see you in class!
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1-Class/Drop-In Ticket
The regular price for an Individual Piano Class 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $70. The introductory first class is available for $55 (a savings of $15) when the discount code ILOVEPIANO is entered during checkout. This introductory discount may be used only once per student. A 1-Class Drop-In Ticket is valid for one (1) student to attend one (1) 30-minute Individual Piano Class on the selected date only. Classes are offered on a pay-per-class basis, with bookings opening 7 days before each class on a first-come, first-served basis. You may reserve up to one week in advance, as long as the slot is still available.
1 available
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$70.00 | |
Full-Course Enrollment Ticket
For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the rate is $55 per 30-minute class. A pro-rata discount of $55 will be applied for each past date and for any cancellations made by the studio. The adjusted total will be calculated and reflected from your enrollment date. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
Course ticket - for remaining 18 dates.
1 available
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$990.00 | |
Full-Course Enrollment Ticket + Recital on May 11, 2026, Monday, 4:00-6:00 PM at Steinway Hall, New York
A $45 recital registration fee per student applies. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the rate is $55 per 30-minute class. A pro-rata discount of $55 will be applied for each past date and for any cancellations made by the studio. The adjusted total will be calculated and reflected from your enrollment date. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
Course ticket - for remaining 18 dates.
1 available
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$1,035.00 |
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