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Piano Pathways for ages 7+ offers one course of eight live online Monday classes, November 2–December 21, 2026. Pay $358 USD total, in full or exactly two $179 USD payments. Apollo absorbs card processing for this course. First-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps are included. No additional required-book purchase. Each group launches after minimum enrollment and staff placement and seat review; sharing interest does not reserve a place.

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2026–2027 Tuition

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All lesson formats are listed below. Compare the program, schedule and full price before choosing.

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Best for families who want a structured musical path without travel time.

Monday Piano Pathways · One eight-class course

Live online · Ages 7+ · November 2–December 21, 2026
Piano Pathways: 8 Monday classes, 45 minutes each$358 total (USD) · Share Group Interest

One payment of $358 or exactly two payments of $179, totaling $358. First-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps are included. No additional required-book purchase. A piano or keyboard is required. No third payment, automatic charge or automatic renewal.

Pacific time (America/Los_Angeles): ages 7–9, 3:00–3:45 p.m.; ages 10–12, 4:00–4:45 p.m.; ages 13–15, 5:00–5:45 p.m.; ages 16–17, 6:00–6:45 p.m.; adults 18+, 7:00–7:45 p.m.

Eight Mondays in 2026: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14, 21. November 23 is included during Thanksgiving week. All eight classes use PST (UTC−8), after the November 1 clock change; Pacific group times stay the same.

Each group qualifies independently for the November 2 start: its minimum of 4 eligible, enrolled learners, placement and available seats must be confirmed by staff. Maximum 12 per group. Sharing interest does not reserve a seat or authorize payment. For the ages 10–12 Monday 4:00–4:45 p.m. cohort only, Ashton makes the final minimum-enrollment and readiness review at noon Pacific on November 2 and sends the launch confirmation or nonlaunch notice by 12:30 p.m. At least four eligible, enrolled learners must already meet this cohort’s launch requirements at noon. A fourth inquiry or a later 3:00 p.m. payment cannot supply a missing fourth learner. Other groups need their own approved exact preclass decision and notice times before acceptance. After the course starts, new inquiries join the next-cohort waitlist; there is no prorated late entry.

Pay in full

One payment

$358 USD total

Pay $358 by November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.

Two payments

Exactly 2 × $179

$358 USD total

No third payment, automatic charge or automatic renewal.

Included in either choice: all 8 live classes, first-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps. No additional required-book purchase. A piano or keyboard is required; staff identifies the included materials before enrollment.

Your total is $358 USD, paid in full or exactly two $179 USD payments. Apollo absorbs card processing for this Piano Pathways course, so no card processing fee is added. Staff confirms your payment method and exact payment deadlines in writing before agreement and invoice.

When are the two payments due?

For approved standard registrations with an accepted agreement, one $358 USD invoice is sent October 28, 2026. You may pay immediately; full payment of $358 or the $179 deposit is due November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. With two payments, the remaining $179 is due December 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on that same invoice.

On November 28, Ashton manually sends a reminder for the same invoice only if the course remains active and the verified ledger still shows an unpaid balance. Canceled or waived tuition is excluded; a withdrawn or canceled enrollment is not reminded for tuition already canceled or waived.

Approved registrations October 29–November 1 receive their single invoice immediately after agreement acceptance. Only for the ages 10–12 Monday 4:00–4:45 p.m. cohort already confirmed to launch at its November 2 noon review, the first payment is due November 2 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific: $358 for full payment or $179 for two payments. This replaces the standard November 1 first-payment deadline for those approved late registrations only. The second $179 remains due December 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Other groups require their own approved exact preclass payment deadline before acceptance; this 3:00 p.m. exception does not apply to them. Sharing interest does not trigger an invoice or authorize payment.

This is one fixed course. Only your selected one-payment or two-payment schedule applies. Staff supplies its final payment and late-payment terms in writing before agreement and invoice. The course does not automatically renew or enroll you in another course. No automatic card charging or payment-method storage is authorized.

Staff reviews placement, seats, the included materials and final terms before agreement and invoice. The October private registration waiver does not apply to groups. Review the complete course calendar and credit direction.

Existing published Online Piano Core tuition referenceExisting option: $179/month · Ask about applicability

45 minutes weekly · Initial 12-week enrollment. This existing published option and its price are unchanged. This separate legacy option is not the eight-class Monday Piano Pathways course above and is not a checkout for that course.

Private online options · Times arranged separately

Individual teacher guidance in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute weekly lessons. The separate $29, 20-minute trial helps confirm the best lesson length. Ashton approves the exact appointment before payment.

Private lessons are arranged separately. Individual lesson and trial times require Ashton’s review of the actual calendar and approval before payment. Private requests do not claim a window in the Monday group plan. The $29, 20-minute Trial Placement remains separate from tuition. Ashton confirms a suitable time for 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons.

Music Foundations · Fall 2026 closedSee 2027 plans

The October 4 session is not running. Planned 2027 sessions are shown for family planning; enrollment is not yet open.

Piano Pathway Masterclass · Fall 2026 closedSee 2027 plans

The October 4 session is not running. Planned 2027 sessions are shown for family planning; enrollment is not yet open.

Signature Song SessionsFrom $549 paid in full

A 12-week song-focused program. Final pricing depends on song level, arrangement, format, and licensed music needs.

Music Production LabFrom $899 paid in full

A 12-week creator program. Device, software, and readiness are confirmed before enrollment so the student can participate well.

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In-person / studio

Local instruction when an in-person setting is the better fit.

Availability depends on location, schedule, and the student’s best starting format.

In-person and studio programs

Music and play for younger learners with an initial 12-week group enrollment unless the specific offer or campus agreement states otherwise. Age, readiness, availability, and location are confirmed before a seat is offered.

Music Foundations groupFrom $219/month

A local group musicianship pathway with an initial 12-week enrollment unless the specific offer or campus agreement states otherwise. Readiness, schedule, and local availability are confirmed first.

Piano CoreFrom $249/month

In-person Piano Core group learning: 60 minutes weekly with an initial 12-week enrollment. Placement confirms the level, schedule, and best local format.

Start with a $29 Trial
In-home learning

Private instruction at home, confirmed by route and teacher availability.

For families who value the convenience of a teacher coming to them.

In-home programs and route review

Private 45 minutes$329/month

Weekly in-home instruction with travel and route coordination included. A route review confirms availability before enrollment.

Private 60 minutes$429/month

Weekly in-home instruction with additional lesson time for deeper work. Route and teacher availability are confirmed first.

Integrated Pathway 45 / 60 minutes

For two Apollo programs intentionally coordinated into one learning plan. This format is offered only when the student is a good fit.

In-home support is route-based. We review location, schedule, teacher availability, and lesson setup before confirming a start date.

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First Step$29 Trial Placement$29 trial
  • Trial Placement: $29
  • Readiness and program recommendation before enrollment
  • Helps determine Little Apollos, Music Foundations, private, group, online, in-person, or another Apollo pathway
Start with a $29 Trial Placement
Ages 2-5Little Apollos™ Music & Play$149 /mo · group
  • Group classes from $149/month
  • Sibling enrollment in the same group: $109/month
  • Private options available by placement
  • Age and readiness placement required
Fall 2026 · Enrollment closedMusic Foundations

The October 4 session is not running. For program details, alternative formats and planned 2027 pricing, visit the program page.

Explore Music Foundations
Fall 2026 · Enrollment closedPiano Pathway Masterclass

The October 4 session is not running. For program details, alternative formats and planned 2027 pricing, visit the program page.

Explore Piano Pathway Masterclass
Optional instrument accessApollo Digital Piano Rental$39 /month · 3-month minimum + refundable deposit
  • For active Apollo students or confirmed enrollments, subject to inventory
  • Three paid rental months minimum · $117 minimum rent
  • Separate $59 refundable equipment deposit outside Square
  • $98 base amount before release: first month plus deposit
  • Scheduled studio pickup and return included
  • Approved delivery $25 one way; requested retrieval $25 one way
  • Applicable tax and any eligible credit-card surcharge, if any, disclosed separately
View Rental Terms & Send a Request
12-week song programApollo Signature Song Sessions™$549 paid in full · First Flight
  • First Flight: $549 paid in full or 3 payments of $199 — $597 total
  • Gold Song + Theory: $749 paid in full or 3 payments of $269 — $807 total
  • Legacy VIP — Private Favorite Song Track: starting at $1,499 for 12 weeks or 3 payments of $525 — $1,575 total starting
  • Final pricing depends on song level, format, arrangement, and licensed sheet music needs
12-week creator programApollo Music Production Lab™$899 paid in full · Creator Core
  • Creator Core: $899 paid in full or 3 payments of $319 — $957 total program commitment
  • Studio Lab: $1,199 paid in full or 3 payments of $425 — $1,275 total program commitment
  • Private Producer Mentorship: $1,699 paid in full or 3 payments of $599 — $1,797 total program commitment
  • Required technology confirmed before enrollment
  • Annual registration applies separately: $50 first student, $25 sibling, capped at $100 per family across any rolling 12 calendar months; registration carries over during the student's covered period
Theory Sparks + supportApollo Theory Lab™Included when eligible
  • Theory Sparks are included in qualifying Apollo programs
  • Used for rhythm, reading, counting, patterns, dynamics, and expression
  • Private Theory Support from $179/month online or $199/month in person
  • No standalone Theory Lab subscription is currently for sale
Explore Theory Sparks
Premium coordinationApollo Integrated Pathways+$40 /mo · coordinated-program add-on
  • Premium applies only when two current Apollo programs are intentionally coordinated
  • Online: 30 min $219, 45 min $309, 60 min $399/month
  • In-person/studio: 30 min $239, 45 min $329, 60 min $419/month
  • In-home: 45 min $369, 60 min $469/month
  • 45 minutes is recommended for most Integrated Pathway students
Private OnlineStandard Private Tuition — Online$179 /mo · 30 min weekly
  • 30 min: $179/month
  • 45 min: $269/month
  • 60 min: $359/month
  • Private Music Foundations uses this tuition when taught online
Private In-PersonStandard Private Tuition — In-Person$199 /mo · 30 min weekly
  • 30 min: $199/month
  • 45 min: $289/month
  • 60 min: $379/month
  • Private Music Foundations uses this tuition when taught in person
In-HomeStandard Private Tuition — In-Home$329 /mo · 45 min weekly
  • 45 min: $329/month
  • 60 min: $429/month
  • Based on route, teacher availability, setup, and placement
SchoolsApollo at SchoolsCustom proposal
  • Little Apollos, Music Foundations, piano, production, theory, Song Sessions, workshops, and seasonal programs
  • Custom partnership proposals available
  • Pricing is reviewed after schedule, program model, staffing, and materials are clear
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The curriculum determines what a student learns. The lesson format determines tuition. Integrated Pathway tuition applies when two Apollo programs are intentionally combined into one coordinated learning plan. Program emphasis may shift from week to week based on the student's goals and progress. See the registration and materials details below. The October 4 Sunday Music Foundations and Piano Pathway Masterclass cohorts remain closed. The eight-class Monday Piano Pathways course is November 2–December 21, 2026, at $358 total (USD), payable in full or exactly two $179 payments, including first-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps. No additional required-book purchase. Each age group independently needs 4–12 students, staff placement review and available seats. Interest does not reserve a place; after the course starts, new inquiries join the next-cohort waitlist without prorated entry. For future group sessions, Apollo confirms the applicable service agreement, written enrollment summary, current availability, and applicable payment before securing enrollment.

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Interested in a specific option? Select any price below. Apollo keeps that exact program, format, lesson length, and displayed price visible in the secure transaction flow. The October 4 Sunday Music Foundations and Piano Pathway Masterclass cohorts remain closed. The eight-class Monday Piano Pathways course is November 2–December 21, 2026, at $358 total (USD), payable in full or exactly two $179 payments, including first-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps. No additional required-book purchase. Each age group independently needs 4–12 students, staff placement review and available seats. Interest does not reserve a place; after the course starts, new inquiries join the next-cohort waitlist without prorated entry. The planned 2027 calendars and general session prices are informational; enrollment opens separately. Monday group interest goes to the shorter group inquiry as a request only; placement and payment terms are confirmed before enrollment. If you have already shared these answers with Ashton, continue in that conversation and provide only missing details rather than submitting another form to repeat them. The separate $29 Trial Placement remains available for private requests. Other options retain their applicable placement, route and availability review.

Registration timing & included books

Each student's full 12-month period begins with the confirmed first regular lesson or course start; trials and early payments do not start it. Registration carries over between eligible Apollo programs during that period. Continuing enrollment uses the student's anniversary, with no automatic payment or course enrollment. Existing family and campus agreements remain in force.

Books included with eligible registration: New academy piano enrollments using Basic Piano Adventures under the standard annual terms include one teacher-selected Faber Lesson Book per student each registration year, supplied when needed. Families purchase additional advancement books, companion books and replacements using Apollo's exact edition links. Registration discounts, waivers and cap reductions retain the included book. Existing family book commitments and school terms are honored. This adds no book requirement to Music Foundations or the fixed Fall cohorts' original materials. Your enrollment summary identifies applicable materials and other required purchases. Read the registration, carryover and book terms.

Payment methods & conditional card surcharge

Eight-class Monday Piano Pathways, November 2–December 21, 2026: $358 USD total or exactly two $179 USD payments. Apollo absorbs card processing for this program; no card processing fee is added. First-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps are included. No additional required-book purchase.

Payment choice: Listed tuition is available with no added payment-method surcharge when paid by ACH bank transfer or check. If a separately applicable credit-card surcharge is permitted and disclosed for your payment, the stated rate is 3% and the amount must be shown before you confirm payment. Registration does not authorize that additional fee. Debit cards, prepaid cards, and ACH bank transfers are not surcharged.

Optional piano rental — minimum term, deposit & prices

Optional digital piano rental: eligible active Apollo students and families with confirmed enrollment may request a limited-inventory foldable digital piano for $39/month. The initial minimum is three paid rental months ($117 minimum rent), and a separate $59 refundable equipment deposit is due before handoff. Rental is separate from lesson tuition. View full terms and send a rental request.

2027 session dates & prices — enrollment opens separately

General 2027 live-online session pricing: Music Foundations is $318 per 8-class session, normally 2 payments of $159; Piano Pathway Beginner Masterclass is $358 per 8-class session, normally 2 payments of $179. Annual registration may apply separately. Both programs are planned on the same four Sunday calendars: January 10–March 14, April 11–June 13, June 27–August 22, and September 12–November 14. Planned breaks are built into each calendar. These 2027 dates are informational only; enrollment and checkout will open separately after exact due dates, launch requirements, availability, and terms are confirmed. See Music Foundations dates or see Piano Pathway dates.

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Tuition Clarity Guide

Clear pricing before enrollment.

Apollo keeps the first decision clear: trial cost, Little Apollos, Music Foundations, Signature Song Sessions, private lesson formats, registration, sibling registration, and family maximum are visible before enrollment, so parents can feel the investment working.

Group enrollment protections

Group policies, explained clearly.

Little Apollos, Music Foundations, and Piano Pathway groups reserve a student's place in a specific cohort. Tuition is based on enrollment, not only attendance.

Initial commitment — your offer sets the duration

Existing published group options use the initial commitment disclosed in their offer, including the 12-week Online Piano Core option. The November 2–December 21 Monday Piano Pathways offer above is one fixed eight-class course, with no automatic renewal. Staff supplies the final written terms before agreement and invoice.

October 4 Sunday cohort status

The October 4 Sunday Music Foundations and Piano Pathway Masterclass cohorts remain closed. The eight-class Monday Piano Pathways course is November 2–December 21, 2026, at $358 total (USD), payable in full or exactly two $179 payments, including first-course registration, digital lesson/practice sheets and weekly recaps. No additional required-book purchase. Each age group independently needs 4–12 students, staff placement review and available seats. Interest does not reserve a place; after the course starts, new inquiries join the next-cohort waitlist without prorated entry. The October 4 Music Foundations and Piano Pathway Masterclass sessions are not running. The planned 2027 calendars remain available on the program pages; enrollment is not yet open. Read enrollment and cohort policies.

Student absences — group tuition is not refunded

Group tuition is not prorated or refunded for student absences, and missed group classes do not automatically include private make-up lessons. Apollo provides that week's practice and recap materials; these are practice support, not replacement live instruction.

Apollo cancellations — live makeup or applicable refund

If Apollo misses purchased live instruction, Apollo will offer a live makeup within 30 days. If Apollo cannot provide that live instruction, Apollo refunds the tuition allocated to the undelivered class after reconciling paid and unpaid tuition. Apollo initiates the resulting refund within seven business days after the undelivered amount is established; payment-provider processing may take additional time. A worksheet, recording or practice assignment alone does not replace a purchased live lesson. See tuition-adjustment details.