in-home and online music lessons for kids in Gainesville, jacksonville, orlando, and online

Header: Frequently Asked Questions
Header: Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose shining star music academy?

Simple: Our step-by-step process makes getting started simple and easy!
Experienced: Our experienced teachers offer structure and guide students to progress!
Personalized: All lessons are tailored to fit student's individual needs.
Flexible: In-home and online options are designed to fit real family life.

Community: We have several performances throughout the year in different formats to help students thrive in their progress and joy of music!

Extras: We host group classes online in many topics in order to motivate and inspire our students - but keep the commitment to another class in your week as easy as possible for parents. Just grab a device and log on!

How much does it cost?

Our tuition is all-inclusive - no hidden costs for books or performances!

Your child will get:
- 1-on-1 Private Lessons
- The curriculum books for lessons
- Invitations to awesome online group lessons each week
- The opportunity to perform live every semester (several times each year!)


30-Minute Weekly Lessons: $175/month
45-Minute Weekly Lessons: $245/month
60-Minute Weekly Lessons: $320/month

HOW DO WE GET STARTED?

Getting started is easy!

1. Book a quick discovery call with a teammate HERE. or Register by clicking the "Register" button on the top of this page.

2. Get scheduled & matched with a teacher!
3. Start lessons & see the progress!

where are you located?

We come to you!

We provide in-home lessons in the Gainesville, Jacksonville/St. Augustine, and Orlando areas.

Our online lessons are available anywhere!

What is your commitment and cancellation policy?

Lessons begin with an initial commitment so we can ensure the right teacher and fit from the start. Creating a driving teacher schedule requires us to move students sometimes, adjust schedules, and find a great match with a teacher - and a commitment from you makes that possible.

Getting Started: Enrollment includes a $50 deposit per family, which is applied toward your first month.

First Lesson: Your first lesson confirms the teacher and schedule are a strong fit.

Ongoing Membership: After the first lesson, your membership continues automatically on a monthly basis to reserve your weekly lesson time.

Cancellation: You may cancel at any time with 30 days’ written notice, beginning after your first lesson.

How long does it take to receive my schedule?

Our scheduling process takes about 2-4 weeks for in-person lessons, and 1-3 weeks for online lessons.

Scheduling length depends on lesson length, availability and geography.

Who are your teachers?

All of our teachers are professional musicians with extensive training and experience. Some are career educators while others are active performers that love sharing music with their students.

All teachers pass two background checks and multiple reference checks. If we wouldn't let them in our house, we aren't going to let them in yours.

What if my teacher isn't the right fit?

All of our teachers are amazing, but sometimes the fit isn't right. That is okay!

It is important that parents and students feel happy and comfortable with their teacher, so, if for whatever reason, you don't think it is a match

What is included in tuition?

We keep it simple with all-inclusive tuition.

Your tuition covers:
- Your 1-on-1 lessons
- Curriculum books
- Access to our online group lessons
- Performance opportunities

Ready to get started?

Get started is simple! Book a call, get scheduled, start lessons!