There are four terms per year. Each term starts in September, January, April and July. There are typically 10 or 12 lessons in each term.

Fees for Sep - Dec 2024 term

Fees (for 2-4 student classes) are €160 for 10 lessons or €190 for 12 lessons ONLY if I receive a €40 non-refundable deposit per student by 20 August, Tuesday. If I don't receive the deposit, the fees are €180/€210. 

2-4 student classes: This is the usual lesson mode in Celbridge Piano. Each lesson ranges from 30 mins to 1 hour depending on the number of students per class. Each student has their own piano and progresses at his/her own pace with an emphasis on co-operative peer learning.

1-1: Weekly one-to-one 30 minutes lessons are only offered on an exceptional basis to advanced students, and students with diverse needs.

Other Information

Prices above exclude the cost of learning material. It is typically €10 to €20 for a music book for each term. You will be advised on book(s) to get.

For students who join during a term, the fee is prorated based on the number of lessons remaining.

Sep-Dec 2024 term

7 Sep 2024 (Saturday) - term starts

28 Oct to 3 Nov - school mid-term break

4 Nov to 10 Nov - Joseph's break

29 Nov (Friday) - End of 10 lesson term

8 Dec to be confirmed (Sunday), 5.30pm to 7pm or earlier -  concert at Slip Hall, Celbridge

13 Dec (Friday) - End of 12 lesson term

Lesson material (required for all)

Students will be sent the lesson material for the term and need to print out the lesson material. Where book(s) need to be purchased, the student/parent will be informed.

Note reading (optional)

Each student can spend 7.5 minute before/after their lesson on the Piano Maestro app (which is used to learn note reading in a fun way) depending on availability. There will be a booking sheet available at the start of the term for you to book the 7.5 min on a first come first serve basis. A student is encouraged to play the app with another student observing. There are a total of 50 adventure levels on the Piano Maestro app. When a student completes the 50 levels, the student will be at an intermediate note reading level.   

Music exams (optional)

Due to requests from parents, I have decided to provide the option for students to enroll in piano practical exams. Here are Celbridge Piano policies regarding music exams:

The student will need to sign up for at least 3 additional one-to-one exam preparation lessons before enrolling for the exam. Extra fees are payable and in addition to the regular 2-4 student classes. A student will then be advised whether they are ready for an exam.- 

A student can prepare for a piano practical exam under the MTB (Music Teacher Board). We do not prepare students for other examination boards e.g. ABRSM and RIAM. 

For preparatory (introductory) level to grade 4 exams, you must be at least 2 grades above the exam grade. For example, you need to be currently studying for grade 3 before you can attempt grade 1. If you are currently studying grade 1, you can attempt the preparatory (introductory) exam.

For grade 5 and above exams, you must be at least 1 grade above the exam grade. For example, you need to be currently studying for grade 6 before you can attempt grade 5.

Fees, Missed Lessons and Group Lessons

• Fees for the term are payable in advance.

• There are no refund of fees and no makeups for missed lessons under any circumstances .

• In cases where the tutor is unavailable for a lesson, a date/time will be arranged with the student(s).

• The duration of a group/paired lesson will be shortened where the number of students attending the class is less than a group/pair.

• There is a Whatsapp group for news and announcements. It is required for students/parents to join the group. Please send Joseph a text through Whatsapp and he can add you to the group.

• It is highly recommended for students with ipads to learn to read music using Piano Maestro.