Registration is open year round with a few days closed due to holidays.
Monthly fees are due at the first lesson of each month.
Monthly tuition will vary based upon the number of classes available in a calendar month. The number of classes received in a monthly session will vary depending upon the day you choose to attend.
Annual Registration Fee is $90. This fee covers:
Administrative fees and room-reserving at Burlingame Music School.
MONTHLY TUITION:
Tuition varies by instructor and lesson duration. Contact us for Tuition rates.

As part of the curriculum it is highly encouraged to participate in the Certificate of Merit program, sponsored every year by MTAC.
This online annual exam includes evaluations on performance, sight-reading, technique, theory and ear-training.
Registration is open from October 1st to October 31st.
Activity Fee for Certificate of Merit Participants is $135 p/student.
This activity fee will cover the following items:
Recital Fee is $50 per student. There are two recitals, Winter and Spring.
A late fee of $35.00 will be added if payment is not received by the first lesson of each month.
No credit for missed lessons will be given unless due to a protracted illness or a family emergency; in this case 24 hour notice must be given.
No payment credit or make up lessons will be provided for students who miss lessons for any reason.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2024-2025
July 4 (Independence Day)
September 2(Labor Day)
November 28-29 (Thanksgiving Recess)
December 25 (Christmas)
January 1 (New Year's Day)
May 27 (Memorial Day)
This online annual exam includes evaluations on performance, sight-reading, technique, theory and ear-training.
Registration is open from October 1st to October 31st.
Activity Fee for Certificate of Merit Participants is $135 p/student.
This activity fee will cover the following items:
- Determine appropriate level for each student
- Level- appropriate selected repertoire from MTAC Syllabus
- Facilitate Technique requirements material
- Guidance on Theory assignments
- Two Support Theory /Performance Classes, dates TBA
- Facilitate Theory Practice Tests and Ear Training components
- Approving video recordings prior online deadlines
- Collecting tests results and review written performance assessment
Recital Fee is $50 per student. There are two recitals, Winter and Spring.
A late fee of $35.00 will be added if payment is not received by the first lesson of each month.
No credit for missed lessons will be given unless due to a protracted illness or a family emergency; in this case 24 hour notice must be given.
No payment credit or make up lessons will be provided for students who miss lessons for any reason.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2024-2025
July 4 (Independence Day)
September 2(Labor Day)
November 28-29 (Thanksgiving Recess)
December 25 (Christmas)
January 1 (New Year's Day)
May 27 (Memorial Day)