Beginning piano students primarily use the Faber Piano Adventures series, which provides a strong foundation in note reading, rhythm, technique, theory, and musicianship.

Beginning flute students primarily use Trevor Wye’s Beginner’s Book for the Flute and Rubank method books to develop proper tone, breath support, technique, note reading, and musicality.

Vocal students receive individualized instruction focused on developing healthy vocal technique, pitch, breath support, diction, musical expression, and performance skills. Repertoire is selected according to the student's age, ability, interests, and goals.

As students progress, lessons become increasingly individualized based on each student's age, experience, goals, and interests. Instruction may include:

• Classical and contemporary repertoire

• Music theory

• Sight-reading and sight-singing

• Technique and exercises

• Hanon exercises

• Major and minor scales

• Chord progressions

• Hymn playing and accompanying

• Performance and festival preparation

• Musical expression and interpretation

Tuition is billed monthly and includes weekly lessons, studio events, and recital participation. 

Current tuition:

• 30-minute lesson: $120/month (recommended for most elementary and middle school students)

• 45-minute lesson: $180/month (reserved primarily for advance middle school and high school students)

Tuition reserves your student's place in the studio and is not based solely on attendance.

Beutler Music Studio operates for 48 instructional weeks each year, with four weeks reserved for teacher vacation—typically two weeks during the summer and two weeks around Christmas. Tuition is divided into 12 equal monthly payments rather than being based on the number of lessons in a particular calendar month. Therefore, tuition will not be adjusted during months when studio vacation occurs. Specific vacation dates may vary from year to year according to my family's schedule and will be communicated in advance. 

Families who wish to discontinue lessons are asked to provide at least 30 days' notice. Tuition remains due during the notice period. 

Students are expected to attend their scheduled lesson each week. In the rare event that illness or other unavoidable conflicts arise, I do offer makeup lessons as scheduling permits. I do not offer makeup lessons for missed makeup lessons or group lessons. Missed lessons are not refunded.

Consistent practice is the key to success.

Students are encouraged to practice:

• Beginners: 15–20 minutes daily

• Intermediate: 30–45 minutes daily

• Advanced: 45–60+ minutes daily

Quality practice is more important than simply spending time at the piano.

There are 2 recitals a year, Spring, and Christmas recitals. Recitals require months of preparation. Please make recitals a priority in your schedule. It is not required that students perform in recitals, but highly encouraged. Performing is a great opportunity for students to develop confidence in their musical abilities and self-presentation.

As your teacher, I promise to:

• Prepare engaging lessons

• Teach with patience and encouragement

• Challenge each student appropriately

• Foster a love of music

• Communicate openly with families

• Continue my own professional development

Thank you for letting me be a part of your student’s musical journey!

I look forward to working with your family!