ANSWERS TO COMMON INQUIRIES
About My Services and Policies
About My Services
What is your intake process?
To get started, please fill out my intake form. Once submitted, I will contact you to schedule a free 30-minute phone call to discuss the details of getting started.
The first 30-minute in-person introduction music therapy lesson will be $70.
If you decide to continue lessons, the charge of the first lesson will be credited to your first month’s bill.
Do you work with the Regional Center?
Yes. Reimbursement is available through Regional Center. Please connect with your Regional Center case manger for details on reimbursement. I also participate in Self-Determination.
About Lessons
Do you spend the entire lesson playing piano?
No. The primary goal of music therapy centered piano lessons is not music proficiency, our time will not look like a traditional lesson. Part of the lesson will be learning the basics of piano, and the other part of the lesson will focus on music therapy interventions.
This is to both meet the child where they are in their abilities and to allow the child the opportunity to work on other goals through musical exploration with other instruments and music therapy techniques.
What is music therapy?
“Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.”
— American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
How does music therapy differ from traditional music lessons?
The primary difference between traditional piano lessons and music therapy centered piano lessons lies in their objectives, methods, and outcomes.
About Policies
Do you have a face mask policy?
Yes. I have a strict face mask policy for adults. I ask students to also wear masks, however I understand children may struggle with wearing masks. I ask any adults accompanying a child to lessons to wear a mask to help reduce the spread of germs.
What is your cancellation policy?
There is a strict 24-hour cancellation policy, not including emergencies, as consistency is crucial for growth.
Refunds will not be issued for last-minute cancellations.
About Pricing and Payments
What do you charge per lesson?
The cost for a 30-minute music therapy centered piano lesson is $70.
What is your billing schedule?
Full month’s payment is due at the first lesson of each month. For those using Regional Center, payment schedules will be discussed.
Do we need to buy anything for music lessons?
Yes. Families are responsible for purchasing piano books, which you can buy either directly through Alana Music Therapy or at a local music store.
As your child progresses, new materials may need to be purchased every 3–6 months, depending on their learning pace.
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