Terms and conditions
Ongoing Private Lessons
Private lessons are available at the following rates:
$70/hour
$53 for 45 minutes
$35 for 30 minutes
To enroll:
Fill out the New Student Form
Add a credit card on file
Scheduling & Cancellations:
Weekly lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability.
If you need to cancel a lesson, you must do so with at least 48 hours’ notice to avoid being charged.
Cancellations made before 48 hours are eligible for a make-up lesson within 1 month.
If your preferred instructor is unavailable for a make-up lesson:
Another instructor may be assigned temporarily.
Or, you can choose to receive a lesson credit on your account if no make-up can be scheduled within 1 month.
Group Lessons (2 Students Only):
These lessons are designed for students who want more individualized attention while still enjoying the benefits of learning alongside a peer.
- 1-hour lesson: $105 total ($52.50 per person)
- 45-minute lesson: $78.75 total ($39.38 per person)
- 30-minute lesson: $52.50 total ($26.25 per person)
Band Coaching Lessons
Group Size & Commitment
Band coaching lessons are for groups of 3 or more students. All group members must commit to a minimum of 3 months of lessons.
Scheduling & Tuition
Lessons are scheduled for 1 hour each week.
Tuition is $135 per student per month, billed at the beginning of each month.
Tuition is based on an average of 4 rehearsals per month.
Cancellations & Holidays
Rehearsals are not held on national holidays, during Thanksgiving break, winter break, or spring break, following the Durango School District 9-R calendar.
If a rehearsal falls on a holiday, it will not be rescheduled.
Group performances (e.g. student showcases) may count as one of the monthly rehearsals.
Instructor Absences & Schedule Adjustments
Each group is assigned a lead instructor. If the instructor is unavailable for a scheduled rehearsal, a substitute instructor will be provided when possible.
In months with 5 rehearsal days, the instructor may choose to take one week off or bank the extra rehearsal for future use.
In months with only 3 rehearsals, the instructor may choose to extend a rehearsal to make up time or offer a make-up session during a month with 5 rehearsals.
Instructors have full discretion over the group’s rehearsal schedule.
Student Attendance
If the majority of the group cannot attend a scheduled rehearsal, the instructor may cancel that rehearsal without offering a make-up or credit.
Scholarship Policy:
If you’re interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the scholarship application form on our website.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts are based on:
Household size
Household income
Number of lessons or classes you’re requesting support for
Please note:
Applying does not guarantee a scholarship award.
Full-ride scholarships are rare.
We look for students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and consistent practice habits.
After one month of lessons (group or private), scholarship amounts may be adjusted based on merit and commitment.
Scholarships are available for all types of instruction, including:
Ongoing private lessons
Group lessons
Band coaching groups
Additional Notes for Scholarship Recipients:
Students receiving scholarships for private lessons are limited to one 30-minute lesson per week.
Full-ride students taking more than 2 hours of lessons per week are expected to volunteer 30 minutes per month as a way to give back.
If you are a scholarship student and take private lessons, you are limited to 1×30 minute lesson per week. If you are a scholarship student and you take more than 2 hours of lessons as a full ride scholarship student, then we expect you to volunteer 30 minutes back a month.
Free Instrument Policy
Current iAM MUSIC Institute students have free access to our instrument library, based on availability.
To borrow an instrument:
A $100 deposit is required at checkout.
The deposit will be fully refunded when the instrument is returned in its original condition.
If the instrument is damaged or not returned within 6 months, we reserve the right to keep the deposit.
Students may borrow an instrument for up to 6 months to explore and decide if they want to continue learning it. After that period, we’re happy to help you find the right instrument to purchase—and we often have deals on quality used gear to support that next step.
Lesson Credit Expiration
All prepaid lessons must be used within 1 year of purchase.
If unused lesson credits are not scheduled or refunded within that time, they will expire and become ineligible for use or refund.
Discontinuation of Lessons
iAM MUSIC reserves the right to discontinue lessons if a student’s account has an unpaid balance more than 90 days past due.
If the balance is paid in full, we will consider resuming lessons based on instructor availability. However, students are not guaranteed their original teacher or lesson time.
Late Fees for Lesson Payments
A 10% late fee will be automatically applied to any lesson payments that are more than 7 days overdue.