*TMA's new monthly payment plan is a convenient way to spread out the cost of the full semester or full year's tuition over equal monthly installments. It is important to understand that this is not a 'pay-as-you-go' arrangement. By agreeing to this method, you acknowledge that monthly payments are a method of fulfilling your full financial commitment for the term over time. This means that whether or not the student continues attending lessons, our strict withdrawal policy still applies. Tuition for the entire term remains due and monthly payments will continue as scheduled. This policy ensures consistency for all clients and faculty, and allows us to reserve your student's place, plan staffing, and maintain the quality of our programs. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Even with the monthly payment plan, our withdrawal policy still applies. 

TMA Withdrawal Policy: The Music Academy acknowledges that learning to play a musical instrument takes time and dedication. A student may book up to two Trial Lessons with a new instrument or new instructor before enrolling in a term (Fall/Spring semester, Full Academic Year, or Summer Session). Once officially registered for a term, TMA does not offer refunds, even if a student decides to cease taking lessons for any reason. Unusual circumstances, such as a long-term illness or moving from the area may be considered. Even with the monthly payment plan, our withdrawal policy still applies. This means that whether or not the student continues attending lessons, tuition for the entire term remains due, and monthly payments will continue as scheduled for the remainder of the term.

No, The Music Academy offers this arrangement as a convenience and service to our clients and does not disincentivize the monthly plan by adding additional fees. We recommend using a DEBIT CARD to remove the 3% card surcharge. (If you choose to use a credit card as your preferred payment method, this will incur an additional 3% fee). A Please note that in the self-booking process, the very initial payment must be paid with a debit or credit card. After the first payment is made, the preferred payment method can be updated to Bank Account for all future invoices, if preffered. We do not accept check, money order, or bank Bill Pay for monthly payments; those methods are only available to students who wish to pay for the semester in full. We no longer accept Venmo payments.

Yes! To pay in full, please reach out to TMA's Director and request an invoice for the entire term. You may pay this balance with a check, or pay online with credit card or Bank Account. 

Please note that we are not able to accept monthly payments via check, money order, or Bill Pay; those options are only available if you are paying for the term in full. We no longer accept Venmo for any services.

Using a DEBIT CARD will remove the 3% surcharge fee! After the intial payment is made with a card, you may also switch to Bank Account for future monthly billing, if that is preferred.

*When booking a trial or enrolling in a monthly payment plan online, the initial payment must be made using a debit or credit card. This policy is enforced by Opus to protect The Music Academy, as ACH (bank account) transactions require up to five business days to clear, whereas credit card payments are authorized instantly. After the first payment is completed, you may update your preferred payment method to a bank account.

We no longer accept Venmo for our services, but it is still possible to pay by check! Here is an overview of our Payment Methods:

Online Options:

• Credit Card - incurs 3% fee

• Debit Card - no additional fee

• Bank Account - no additional fee (first payment must be paid with credit card; all future invoices may be made with Bank Account)

Alternative Payment Options - Available only when paying upfront, for the entire term in full. Please inform the Director if you wish to pay using the following methods.

• Check

• Cash

• Money Order

• Bank "Bill Pay" - 

Note: Since we now offer the monthly payment plan, we no longer offer the two-payment plan.

Yes! We offer prorated billing to students who enroll after the semester has already started. When self-booking, select your first lesson date as agreed upon by your instructor. The system will automatically bill you based on the number of lessons in the upcoming month, plus your registration fee. All future invoices on the 1st of each month will reflect the number of upcoming lessons scheduled in that calendar month. Your subscription will end at the conclusion of the term.

By default, our system enrolls each student in the full academic year (September to June). If you wish to only enroll in a single semester (Fall or Spring), please communicate with with the TMA Director before enrolling. If you have enrolled in the whole year in error and wish to end your subscription early, this request must be made in writing before December 1, 2025.

Trial Lessons: Payment is due at the time of booking via Opus1. We no longer accept check, cash, or Venmo payments for Trial Lessons.

Weekly Private Lessons:

• If self-Booking in the Monthly Payment Plan via Opus1: Initial payment is due at the time of booking. This covers the first month of lessons as well as the annual registration fee. Future invoices will be auto-billed on the 1st of the next month for lessons scheduled in that upcoming month. Auto-billing will conclude at the end of term. (January 1 for Fall Semester; June 1 for Spring Semester). If auto-billing is not successful, and payment is not received within 7 days, a $20 late fee will be applied. If the balance is not paid by 14 days, future lessons will be suspended until payment and all fees are received. Lessons missed during the suspension will be forfeited and not eligible for make-up lessons.

• If opting for Full-term payment (Semester or Year): Full tuition and registration fee are due by the time of the first lesson. If payment is not received within 7 days, a $20 late fee will be applied. If the outstanding invoice is not paid by 14 days, lessons will be suspended until payment and all fees are paid. Lessons missed during the suspension will be forfeited and not eligible for make-up lessons.

• If the Director manually enrolls a student in lessons (either monthly or full-term): First payment is due by the time of the first lesson. If payment is not received within 7 days, a $20 late fee will be applied. If the outstanding invoice is not paid by 14 days, lessons will be suspended until payment and all fees are paid. Lessons missed during the suspension will be forfeited and not eligible for make-up lessons.