               
 Absolute Music Studios 725 North A1A Unit C-109 Jupiter, Florida 33477 561-741-0711 Music lessons for all of palm beach county including west palm beach, palm beach gardens, tequesta, jupiter, singer island, stuart, juno beach, and surrounding areas. Learn drums, piano, guitar, electric guitar, accoustic guitar, piano, keyboards, voice lessons and vocal techniques. Piano lessons drum lessons guitar lessons. Piano lessons voice lessons voice lessons vocal training and music. Woodwinds include clarinet and oboe. Brass instruments include trumpet trombone sax (alto sax and tenor sax). Songwriting and music lessons as well as instrument lessons. Serving palm beach county, jupiter tequesta stuart palm beach gardens, singer island, juno beach and others. Music school to study piano bass guitar flute clarinet trumpet trombone horn sax saxophone voice, vocal techniques drums and percussion. Songwriting and music lessons as well as instrument lessons. 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 Why do you cost more than teachers that provide lessons in their home? Why don’t you offer to teach lessons at our house? How can you cater to students of all ages? Why is there a yearly registration fee? How long are the lessons? How long does it take to learn an instrument? What is the “Band Workshop” and at what age and ability can my child sign up? I don't have any musical background or ability; can I still help my child practice? Do I need a piano at home to take piano lessons? Can I take a lesson every other week? Can I watch my child’s lesson? Do you have recitals and how much do they cost? What is the right age to start music lessons? Which instrument should my child be introduced to music lessons with? Why don’t you offer group lessons? Is it possible to have my 2 children together in one lesson? They are only a couple of years apart. Can I start music lessons at any time of the year? Is there a minimum number of lessons that I have to take? What if I miss a lesson or we go on vacation for a week, do we have to pay for the whole month? What if I miss a lesson due to a hurricane or tropical storm? What if my child doesn’t like their instrument and wants to try something else? Can we swap? Why should I pay if I’m not at my lesson? Do we have the same time every week? Can I change my time once I start my lessons? Do you accept credit cards? Can I pay each month as I go? Do I have to use bill-pay? But WHY do we have to bill-pay? Can’t we simply pay for lessons each month? How can I be sure that my information won’t be stolen online? Are you closed for Spring Break? When is the school closed for vacations and public holidays? Why is my tuition the same for December as other months when there are only 2 or 3 lessons? Why do you offer lessons year round and not have summers off? What if we would like to take the summers off? What if we'd like to stop lessons for a month or so? What if...what if? WHAT IF????  Why do you cost more than teachers that provide lessons in their home?Our lessons are not the least expensive that you will find in our area. We feel that parents and students are willing to pay for quality when it comes to something as important as their child’s enrichment and education. Also, many home-based teachers may be good but there’s no guarantee as to their credibility. At Absolute Music Studios, we hire the most qualified instructors, have a safe and professional facility equipped with the latest technology and offer the most effective music lessons available. Also, it’s sometimes tough to feel completely comfortable in someone else’s home. Our facility is comfortable, relaxing and inviting for anyone who wishes to visit us. Finally, most home-based teachers don’t have a live performance room, which we feel is essential for a student’s complete musical education. This, of course, is all part of what you are paying for. Just like any other service, you get what you pay for. return to top Why don’t you offer to teach lessons at our house?We find that the main reason our lessons are so successful is that they are held in a safe, well-equipped, professional environment, free of distractions like TV, pets and siblings. Also, coming to a real music school for a lesson helps the student realize that this is their special time for focused learning on their instrument, not an interruption to whatever is going on at home. return to top How can you cater to students of all ages?Absolute Music Studios prides itself on truly being one of the only music lesson facilities in all Palm Beach County to cater to musicians of all ages. Children and “tweens” will enjoy our patient and kind instructors and the fact that we make music FUN to learn. Teenagers, many of whom shun any kind of authority or regimented organization, will appreciate that they can learn the kind of music THEY want to play while understanding how the essentials of music theory, ear training and reading help them to be the best players they can be. Adults will enjoy a more relaxed and professional environment to either improve their playing skills or to learn an instrument for the very first time. We are dedicated to enriching EVERYONE’S lives with the joy of learning and playing music. return to top Why is there a yearly registration fee?Although every music lesson facility charges a yearly registration fee, Absolute Music Studios is the only facility that has a full-time reception clerk. Thus, there is always someone to answer your questions either by phone or in person. You’ll rarely have to leave a message or interrupt a lesson. The reception staff also adds an element of security, so there is always someone “watching the shop” while the lessons are going on. Part of your registration fee goes to pay for this extra feature of our studio. Second, we NEVER charge students or their parents to perform at or attend the recitals or concerts. Part of your registration fee goes into booking the performance facility and the other various expenses of putting on a student event. We also understand that families with many kids in enrichment activities take an extra financial hit. That is why Absolute Music Studios DOES NOT charge an extra registration fee for additional family members. Everyone in the same household, including Mom, Dad, all the kids and the family dog, can all take lessons at Absolute Music Studios and only pay ONE registration fee per year. return to top How long are the lessons?Most of our students prefer a 30 minute lesson, once a week, although 60 minute lessons are available for more advanced students. We have found that 30 minutes of concentrated effort is the best for most beginners and intermediate players. return to top How long does it take to learn an instrument?There is no set amount of time that it takes to learn an instrument. Each student learns at his or her own pace. The real key to learning an instrument is simple: attend weekly private lessons and practice regularly. If this is done, then a basic level of playing can be accomplished in only a few months. Most of our students take lessons on a long-term basis because they find that the lessons are enjoyable, and they wish to continue their growth and improvement on the instrument. return to top What is the “Band Workshop” and at what age and ability can my child sign up?We have a band performance program called Band Workshop. This is a great opportunity for (1) people who don’t have people to play with but want to jam with other musicians and (2) existing bands that want to get tighter and have professional constructive criticism. If you don’t already have a band, we will match you up with other players in your age and skill level. This is a great way to meet other like-minded musicians and learn invaluable performing skills. This is a great thing for parents as well. Instead of dropping your child off at a band rehearsal at someone else’s house, you can have your child rehearse at our safe and secure facility under adult supervision. return to top I don't have any musical background or ability; can I still help my child practice?Yes. Even if you don't have any musical experience, you can always ask the instructor for advice on how to help the child practice. Parents who get involved in their child's lessons often find it rewarding - and it's also helpful to the student. Many parents will occasionally sit in on the child's lesson to get an idea of how the song should go and how they should be holding the instrument. Of course, the absolute best help you can provide your child is to be supportive and positive of his or her goals. Most of the time, that’s all the support the child needs. return to top Do I need a piano at home to take piano lessons?It is ideal if you do have a piano or weighted digital keyboard at home, but you can start lessons by using an electric keyboard to practice on. Most of our students rent or buy small electric keyboards to practice on at home. We recommend a keyboard that has regular sized keys and a touch sensitive response. A touch sensitive keyboard means if you press a key harder it will play louder and if you press a key softer it will play quieter. return to top Can I take a lesson every other week?We don’t offer lessons every other week for a couple of reasons. Firstly, when learning something that requires mental skills and physical co-ordination, like playing a musical instrument or singing, it’s important to have consistent, weekly lessons. Repetition is a key factor in learning how to play. Two weeks is too long for students to remember everything their teacher showed them in the last lesson. With lessons every other week, much of the lesson time is spent relearning what was taught weeks ago. Secondly we have found that students don’t practice any more in a 2 week period than in a 1 week period. As a result, students take more than twice as long to learn the same amount, negating any effort to save money. return to top Can I watch my child’s lesson?Yes. We have an open door policy and parents are welcome to join their child in the actual lesson room. You have a right to know what's happening with your child at all times. Having said that, it's our experience that a child is more comfortable in the lessons without the pressure of having the parents in the room. They also seem to open up and be more outgoing and outspoken in the lessons by themselves. Some parents will pop into the last few minutes of a lesson to have the instructor explain what the child needs to practice. It's your child, so we allow whatever kind of parental supervision you want. return to top Do you have recitals and how much do they cost?We offer 2 individual and band recitals per year. There is no cost to participate and friends and family are encouraged to attend the performance. We will also be offering more frequent live performances when specific situations arise. In the near future, we may be presenting monthly performances. All recitals and concerts are not mandatory at all. Of course, we greatly encourage people to take part of these events, but we also understand that some people don't wish to perform publicly. return to top What is the right age to start music lessons?The youngest age that we recommend to begin instrumental lessons is 5 years. This is a general recommendation for the piano. For more detailed information and about other instruments, read 5 Ways To Get The Most Out of Music Lessons. return to top Which instrument should my child be introduced to music lessons with?If the child is new to music lessons and doesn’t have a strong desire to play another instrument, we recommend starting on the piano. There are 2 reasons for this. Firstly, the piano is a great instrument to teach students how to read music and learn the theory of music. Secondly, the piano is the easiest to produce an acceptable sound on. This allows a student to have early success in playing an instrument, which will help their self-confidence and self-esteem. return to top Why don’t you offer group lessons?We have found that learning a musical instrument correctly is best done in a private, one-on-one situation. Because students all learn in different ways and at different rates, a group of complete beginners together ends up being a group of individuals all at varying levels of ability. This ends up being a frustrating situation for all the students in the class. return to top Is it possible to have my 2 children together in one lesson? They are only a couple of years apart. The shared lesson is not a good option for your children. Even siblings close in age will develop at varying rates and have their own individual challenges that need to be addressed. The lesson sharing may seem like a good way to save money but, in the end, it does more harm than good. At Absolute Music Studios, we don’t charge any extra registration fees for families with multiple children. return to top Can I start music lessons at any time of the year?Yes, our lessons are ongoing all year. return to top Is there a minimum number of lessons that I have to take?Because our lessons are month-to-month, all we ask for is 30 days notice to cancel. return to top What if I miss a lesson or we go on vacation for a week, do we have to pay for the whole month?We offer 2 make-up lessons per year, per student, with a minimum 24-hour notice of an absence. These make-ups are scheduled at the discretion of the school. They have no monetary value and do not carry over into the next school year. Obviously, you only want to use the make-up lesson option as little as possible to save them up in the event of an illness or other unforeseen occurrences. We also understand that thing come up unexpectedly, and we will work with you with special circumstances. Just ask us! return to top What if I miss a lesson due to a hurricane or tropical storm?Living in south Florida has so many great advantages, but it also has its challenges. Part of your 2 make-up lessons per year can certainly be used for an absence during a hurricane or tropical storm or any other “act of God”. Obviously, if there is a MAJOR storm with evacuations and such, we can credit you with an extra make-up lesson. return to top What if my child doesn’t like their instrument and wants to try something else? Can we swap? Absolutely. One of the many advantages of coming to a music school where many instruments are taught is the opportunity to try other instruments and instructors. return to top Why should I pay if I’m not at my lesson?Not showing up or canceling without notice and expecting tuition credit is the same as the instructor not showing up and expecting payment. If you go to a college class or to private school you don’t receive a refund if you miss a day. It’s the same with here at Absolute Music Studios. Also, we pride ourselves on having qualified and friendly teachers giving our students the best possible music lessons. These instructors have reserved a specific time in their week only for you. They count on their students to attend their lessons and the income derived from that. As a courtesy to our teachers and for practical reasons, we must ask for 24-hour notice for absences and offer 2 make-ups per year. Enrolling in music lessons does require a commitment from all parties involved. return to top Do we have the same time every week?Yes, you have the same time and day each week for your lesson. Your lesson time is reserved every week just for you and cannot be taken by any other student. We know how important having a consistent and convenient schedule is for people, especially our busy parents! return to top Can I change my time once I start my lessons?Absolutely! We are happy to change your lesson time to another permanent time that’s available. return to top Do you accept credit cards?Yes, we do. All our families are set up to pay for their lessons each month on a bill-pay schedule using either a credit/debit cards or a direct debit from their checking account. return to top Can I pay each month as I go? Do I have to use bill-pay?We offer a 10% discount for families that pay for the year in advance. All other students pay their tuition using our secure bill-pay system. If you are uncomfortable with bill-pay, we can do a series of post-dated checks. For more information about this option, just call the studio. We will work with your situation. return to top But WHY do we have to bill-pay? Can’t we simply pay for lessons each month?At Absolute Music Studios, we want to focus our attention on two things: 1) giving the best music lessons possible and 2) updating and upgrading our equipment and facilities as much as possible. We would not be very effective at either if most of our administrative time was taken up with making sure each and every student was paid up each month. The bill-pay is convenient for the student as well, since remembering to pay for the lessons is one less thing you have to worry about. Again, we have the post-dated check option as well. We will work with your situation. Here's how Absolute Music Studios "Bill-Pay" system is unique from other "Auto-Pay" systems (like for gym memberships, etc) 1. It's the same as paying cash or check - If you choose to have us bill your checking account, you are essentially 'writing' us a check each month. There are no fees and no revolving debt. 2. No one has 'access' to your account - The only information we have is your account and routing number, which is the same thing that is printed on all of your checks. Only YOU can give permission as to what you are billed. 3. YOU choose when you are billed - We offer billing cycles on either the 1st or the 15th of the month to provide you with flexibility as to when you are billed. 4. WE handle the billing - That's right! We don't have some bank somewhere automatically hit your account, and you don't have to contact any third-party with questions, concerns or problems. If you have any need to change, cancel, delay or adjust your billing for ANY reason, you just need to contact us at Absolute Music Studios. return to top How can I be sure that my information won’t be stolen online?As far as the security of your information and our online software, we can assure you that it is impossible for anyone else to retrieve this information. This 128-bit encryption is used by the military and we suspect they know something about security. In fact, once the credit card or checking account number is entered into the software, only the last 4 digits are seen by the person scheduling the payment. Many of our students and parents tell us that it’s very convenient for them and they prefer bill-pay because they don’t have to remember the payment every month. return to top Are you closed for Spring Break?No, we remain open during Spring Break. Many students look forward to the extra time off to enjoy their lesson and to get extra time to practice and play. Also, not everyone leaves town during Spring Break. Please note that our make-up policy does not cover absences during Spring Break. return to top When is the school closed for vacations and public holidays?We are closed for 2-3 weeks over Christmas. We are also closed on July 4th, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Due to yearly variations, please refer to our Schedule page for the exact dates for each year. return to top Why is my tuition the same for December as other months when there are only 2 or 3 lessons?The tuition amount is averaged out over the year. Sometimes there are 4 lessons, sometimes there are 5 and in December there may be 2 or 3. The averaged tuition makes it easier for you to know that the account will be charged the exact same amount each month and makes the cost less for some months when there are 5 lessons. If we were to charge you less in December, you would pay more for the rest of the year. return to top Why do you offer lessons year round and not have summers off?Many music studios stop their normal lessons to coordinate with the school calendar. At Absolute Music Studios, we feel that this is a missed opportunity for our young and adult students alike for a few reasons. Firstly, taking two months off from weekly private lessons really impedes a student’s growth. It may take until October to get the student back to where they were at the beginning of summer! Secondly, many students actually enjoy having the extra time away from school to focus on their music. Thirdly, we have many adult students who don’t have a summer break who wish to keep working on their craft. return to top What if we would like to take the summers off? What if we'd like to stop lessons for a month or so?Many families like to travel or just spend more time together during the summer months. Although we continue to maintain our normal hours over the summer, we understand and appreciate that people may wish to stop their lessons during this time. You can certainly stop your lessons any time and resume any time. We will take you off the Auto-Pay or return your post-dated checks. You will also NOT need to pay a new registration fee once you start up again. The registration fee is good for one whole year from your start date. return to top What if...what if? WHAT IF????Do you have more questions? Are there things that are unclear on this page? The best way to get all your questions answered is to call the studio at 561-741-0711. You can speak with the owners Christopher or Kristina at anytime. Customer service is our number one priority! return to top |