Program Calendar
The Art of Piano studio calendar follows the example of university-based, community music schools. The academic year is divided into fall and spring semesters starting in August and January. A flexible summer session is also offered most years. If there are openings available, new students may begin lessons after the term has begun and their tuition will be adjusted.
Each private lesson incudes an additional 30-minute or longer session in the student computer lab immediately after or before the lesson.
The lesson schedule is made right after the registration deadline for each term, based on students’ preferences and teacher availability. Exact lesson days and times will not be available until scheduling is completed. Students who register after scheduling day must choose lessons times from those still available.
After more than a year of strictly online instruction due to COVID-19 pandemic, The Art of Piano has begun a careful transition back to face-to-face lessons. As of April 26, students may choose between online and in-person private lessons. The time of return to all-face-to-face instruction will depend on CDC recommendations and state advisories. As always at The Art of Piano, the wellbeing of our students is of primary importance.
Spring Semester 2021
Registration deadline: Friday, December 18, 5 p.m.*
Semester schedule available: before Christmas
Term beings: Monday, January 4
Spring Break: Monday-Friday, March 22-26 (matches Rochester schools)
Term ends: Friday, June 4
Number of weeks in term: 22
Number of weekly lessons in term: 21
For dates of studio-sponsored performance events, please, visit the Special Events page.
Pre-registration deadline for Fall 2011 semester: Saturday, May 21, 5 p.m.*
*New students may start lesson during the semester if spaces are available but will have to choose lesson times from those remaining available after the semester schedule is prepare
Summer Session 2021–Tentative
Registration deadline for continuing students: Friday, May 21, 5 p.m.*
Term beings: Monday, TBD
Term ends: Thursday, TBD
Number of weeks in term: 5 (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
The summer session is flexible: students may sign up for any number of lessons.
*New students may start lesson during the semester if spaces are available but will have to choose lesson times from those remaining available after the semester schedule is prepared.
Fall Semester 2021–Tentative
Pre-registration deadline for continuing students: Friday, May 7, 5 p.m.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 18, 7 p.m.*
Semester schedule available: Monday, August 19
Term beings: Wednesday, August 21
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29
Term ends: Friday, December 20
Number of weeks in term: 17.5
Number of weekly lessons in term: 17
For dates of studio-sponsored performance events, please, visit the Special Events page.
Registration deadline for Spring 2022 semester: Friday, December 6, 5 p.m.*
*New students may start lesson during the semester if spaces are available but will have to choose lesson times from those remaining available after the semester schedule is prepared.
Spring Semester 2022–Tentative
Registration deadline: Friday, December 6, 5 p.m.*
Semester schedule available before Christmas
Term beings: Monday, January 6
Spring Break: Monday-Friday, March 23-27 (matches Rochester schools)
Term ends: Friday, June 5
Number of weeks in term: 22
Number of weekly lessons in term: 21
For dates of studio-sponsored performance events, please, visit the Special Events page.
Registration deadline for Summer Session & Pre-registration deadline for Fall semester: Friday, May 15
*New students may start lesson during the semester if spaces are available but will have to choose lesson times from those remaining available after the semester schedule is prepared.
Summer Session 2022–Tentative
Registration deadline for continuing students: Friday, May 29, 5 p.m.*
Term beings: TBD
Term ends: TBD
Number of weeks in term: 6 (Monday to Thursday)
The summer session is flexible: students may sign up for any number of lessons.
*New students may start lesson during the semester if spaces are available but will have to choose lesson times from those remaining available after the semester schedule is prepared.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the time of return to face-to-face instruction will depend on CDC recommendations and state advisories. As always at The Art of Piano, the wellbeing of our students is of primary importance.
Fall Semester 2022
Pre-registration deadline for continuing students: Friday, May 29, 5 p.m.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 14, 5 p.m.*
Semester schedule available: Monday, August 17
Term beings: Wednesday, August 19
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday-Friday, November 25-27
Term ends: Friday, December 18
Number of weeks in term: 17.5
Number of weekly lessons in term: 17
For dates of studio-sponsored performance events, please, visit the Special Events page.
Registration deadline for Spring 2020 semester: Friday, December 4, 5 p.m.*
*New students may start lesson during the semester if spaces are available but will have to choose lesson times from those remaining available after the semester schedule is prepared.
It is the hope of The Art of Piano to be able to return to face-to-face instruction sometime during the semester. However, until that is deemed safe by CDC and the state of Illinois, all instruction will be delivered online. As always at The Art of Piano, the wellbeing of our students is of primary importance.