How

Getting Started

To get started, please email russell@russelllacymusic.com to schedule a half-price trial lesson.

Fees

30 mins :: $37.00
45 mins :: $55.50
60 mins :: $74.00

Lesson fees are paid at the beginning of each month for the specific number of lessons that are scheduled for that month by RLM. Each student in enrolled in a auto-pay plan that charges on the 1st day of each month (or following business day if the 1st is a weekend or holiday). ACH payments, debit and credit cards are accepted.

If stopping lessons please give notice by the 15th of the month and you will be removed the schedule and auto-pay plan for the upcoming month.

There is a $35 one time enrollment fee per family when starting lessons.

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are available to purchase in any monetary amount to be used towards private, ensemble or group classes. To purchase a gift certificate please email: russell@russelllacymusic.com. 

Cancellation Policy & Make-up Lessons

Although we do not offer refunds for missed lessons, one missed lesson per month can be made up if 24-hours notice is given prior to the missed lesson. Missed lessons and lessons cancelled with less than 24-hours notice cannot be made up or refunded under any circumstances.

If you cancel a lesson with 24 hours notice you will be but on the list of students needing make up lessons and as make up lessons time become available you will be scheduled in for the make up lesson.

In the event that a instructor must miss a lesson a suitable substitute teacher will be provided so lessons always happen at the regular time for students.

Scheduling

Lessons take place at the same time on a weekly basis. Here is a schedule of dates for lessons through July 2025 that takes into account closures for holidays and breaks.

Recital dates are May 17 & 18, 2025.

Lesson & Practice Materials

To take lessons, you will need to purchase an instrument and necessary accessories to allow you to practice at home. If you need to help deciding what instrument to buy, your instructor can help make a recommendation during your trial lesson. It is difficult to make a generic recommendation regarding starter instruments, since many factors such as age and budget will determine the best instrument choice for any student.

For piano, it is fine to start with a keyboard. For drums/percussion, it is recommended to start with a practice pad.

For intermediate students, please bring all books and materials to the first lesson; your instructor will advise on what additional materials you will need to purchase.

For beginner students, please consult the following list to purchase everything you will need (except for the instrument) for starting lessons.