Class Descriptions
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Boone's Tunes Discounts:
Family Discounts: Additional siblings enrolled in group or private lessons receive a 20% tuition discount. Additional siblings in Musikgarten early-childhood classes are half-price. Only the first child in each family is charged at full tuition.
Prorated Rates: Session rates will be prorated for students who enroll after the classes have started. Late registration is dependent upon class enrollment and may not be available for all classes.
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The session runs for 8 weeks at $10 per week, but each family pays for just 6 weeks plus materials and shipping. This allows for flexibility to work around your summer plans, and if you attend all 6 weeks, you've received TWO free classes!
Maximum enrollment: 8 students with accompanying adults

Class Times for Summer 2025:
Salisbury: Thursdays 6/19-8/14 at 11:00 a.m.
Berlin: Fridays 6/20-8/15 at 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: | $60 |
Materials: | $40 |
Total: | $100; $50 additional sibling |
Families receive a take-home packet which includes recordings and a full-color book.
Additional instrument kits are available for purchase:
Set 1: 2 jingles, 2 pair rhythm sticks, 2 scarves, 1 pair finger cymbals, and cloth bag for $26
Set 2: Set 1 plus one natural wood, natural skin drum for $47
Set 3: Set 2 plus 2 pair grooved sticks, 1 pair sandblocks, 2 wood rattles, and a bean bag for $62
The session runs for 8 weeks at $10 per week, but each family pays for just 6 weeks plus materials and shipping. This allows for flexibility to work around your summer plans, and if you attend all 6 weeks, you've received TWO free classes!
Maximum Class Size: 8 students with accompanying adults
Class Times for Summer 2025:
Salisbury: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. 6/19-8/21
Berlin: Fridays 10:00 a.m. 6/20-8/22
Tuition: | $60 |
Materials: | $30 |
Total: | $90; additional sibling $45 (instrument kits available separately) |
The session runs for 8 weeks at $12 per week, but each family pays for just 6 weeks plus materials and shipping. This allows for flexibility to work around your summer plans, and if you attend all 6 weeks, you've received TWO free classes!
Maximum enrollment of 8 students with accompanying adults.

Salisbury: Thursdays 6/19-8/21 at 9:00 a.m.
Berlin: Fridays 6/20-8/22 at 9:00 a.m.
Tuition: | $72 |
Materials: | $40 |
Total: | $112; additional sibling $55 |
Benefits: Spurs appreciation for nature by highlighting its wonders and delights. Showcases the unique music of nature and lively forms in animal and plant life. Increases tonal and rhythm awareness. Builds musical aptitude, coordination, language, and social skills.
Tuition covers 6 weeks at $15 per class, plus take-home materials. Take-home packet includes recordings, song book, poster/folder, and game pieces.
Maximum Class Size: 6 students
Class Times for Summer 2025:
New groups:
Salisbury: Thursdays 6/19-8/21 at 5:00 p.m.
Berlin: Fridays 6/20-8/22 at 1:15 p.m.
Berlin: Tuesdays 6/17-8/19 at 5:15 p.m.
Returning students/5-year-olds (Meadow/Neighborhood themes):
Salibury Thursdays 6/19-8/21at 4:00 p.m.
Tuition: | $90 |
Materials: | $35; Sibling $21 |
Total: | $125; additional sibling $65 |
This class provides a fun, interactive, and musically enriching introduction to the study of piano. Note reading, basic melodic and rhythmic patterns, and ear training are addressed through ensemble playing, drumming and singing activities, and musical games. Students may continue by enrolling in Music Makers: At the Piano in the fall, if so desired. Enrolling in the summer class is the best and only sure way to reserve your slot for the school year!
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT OF 4 STUDENTS.
Materials include student book and recordings.

Class Times for Summer 2025:
Berlin: Tuesdays 6/17-7/15 at 6:15 p.m.
Berlin: Tuesdays 7/22-8/19 at 6:15 p.m.
Salisbury: See Summer Intensive for Beginner Piano Students
Tuition: | $150 |
Materials: | $25; sibling $15 |
Total: | $175; second sibling $135 |
The title of our musical will be announced after we have a good picture of the students enrolled. Past summer productions have included The Share Bears, Forest Fables, and Bugz.
Minimum class size: 8 students
Maximum class size: 20 students

Class Times for Summer 2025:
Salisbury: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. from 6/19-8/21 with performance on 8/23
Tuition: | $90 |
Materials: | $25 |
Total: | $115 |
Tuition: | Varies |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Private piano lessons are offered on a space-available basis. In addition to high quality instruction primarily based on the Faber Piano Adventures series, we hold several optional public recitals each year. Mrs. Upton is also an Honor Roll member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and offers students the opportunity to participate in the annual Guild Auditions, as well as the KITS National Music Theory Honor Roll. Students enrolled in Achievement tracks of study are also invited to participate in the highly acclaimed Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program, a national standardized adjudication and assessment system for music students, in which Mrs. Upton holds four levels of certification and her students regularly receive First Class Honors and State Awards: www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org.
Individual private lessons are scheduled primarily on weekday afternoons and weeknights. Please contact us for availability, as slots typically stay filled.
Note: For children under age 10, we highly recommend the Music Makers: At the Keyboard class, but please contact us if you would like to discuss the possibility of private lessons.
Lesson Tracks*:
Beginner/Hobbyist--30 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions up to District Level, KITS Theory program up to Level 2, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar, Salisbury, and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,450 (40 lessons); Four Payments $328 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $146 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $1,950 (40 lessons); Four Payments $440 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $196 (32 lessons)
Elementary Achievement--45 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 3, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar, Salisbury, and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,850 (40 lessons); Four Payments $418 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $186 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,350 (40 lessons); Four Payments $530 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $236 (32 lessons)
Intermediate Achievement--60 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory Program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 8, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar, Salisbury, and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $2,450 (40 lessons); Four Payments $553 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $246 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,950 (40 lessons); Four Payments $665 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $296 (32 lessons)
Vocal Add-on Option-- Extra time devoted to voice study added onto the piano lesson each week; students may participate in RCMCP assessments in Voice and are invited to perform vocal pieces at recitals if desired. Tuition depends upon length of add-on time.
Sibling Discount--Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount.
*Tuition includes recitals but not books/materials or participation fees for Guild, KITS, or RCMCP. Tuition for lessons held in Berlin is an additional $12.50 per lesson.
Payment Options:
One Payment (check or cash)--includes 40 weeks; pay the whole year in advance by the first lesson of September and receive a materials credit equal to 5% of your tuition; if you pay online, the processing fee will be deducted from your credit.
Four Payments--includes 36 weeks; make four equal payments (8/15, 11/15, 2/15, & 5/15). All four payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Eight Payments--includes 32 weeks; make 8 equal payments due by the first lesson of each month from September through April. All eight payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Summer Add-On Option: If you finish all your lessons early, you may choose to pay for additional lessons over the summer.
Lesson times are offered on a space-available basis. Please contact us for availability.
Tuition: | Varies depending on track chosen |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Private voice lessons are offered on a space-available basis. In addition to high quality in
Individual private lessons are scheduled primarily on weekday afternoons and weeknights. Please contact us for availability, as slots typically stay filled.
Note: Please be aware that Mrs. Susan feels strongly that the majority of today's commercial vocal music overtaxes young voices. Her voice lessons for children and teens typically include vocalizing/warm-up exercises, sight-singing practice, folk songs, age-appropriate show tunes and Disney songs, and other repertoire included in the Certificate Program syllabus.
Lesson Tracks*:
Beginner/Hobbyist--30 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions up to District Level, KITS Theory program up to Level 2, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar, Salisbury, and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,450 (40 lessons); Four Payments $328 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $146 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $1,950 (40 lessons); Four Payments $440 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $196 (32 lessons)
Elementary Achievement--45 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 3, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar, Salisbury, and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,850 (40 lessons); Four Payments $418 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $186 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,350 (40 lessons); Four Payments $530 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $236 (32 lessons)
Intermediate Achievement--60 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory Program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 8, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar, Salisbury, and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $2,450 (40 lessons); Four Payments $553 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $246 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,950 (40 lessons); Four Payments $665 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $296 (32 lessons)
Vocal Add-on Option-- Extra time devoted to voice study added onto the piano lesson each week; students may participate in RCMCP assessments in Voice and are invited to perform vocal pieces at recitals if desired. Tuition depends upon length of add-on time.
Sibling Discount--Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount.
*Tuition includes recitals but not books/materials or participation fees for Guild, KITS, or RCMCP. Tuition for lessons held in Berlin is an additional $12.50 per lesson.
Payment Options:
One Payment (check or cash)--includes 40 weeks; pay the whole year in advance by the first lesson of September and receive a materials credit equal to 5% of your tuition; if you pay online, the processing fee will be deducted from your credit.
Four Payments--includes 36 weeks; make four equal payments (8/15, 11/15, 2/15, & 5/15). All four payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Eight Payments--includes 32 weeks; make 8 equal payments due by the first lesson of each month from September through April. All eight payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Summer Add-On Option: If you finish all your lessons early, you may choose to pay for additional lessons over the summer.
Lesson times are offered on a space-available basis. Please contact us for availability.
Tuition: | Varies depending on track chosen |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Materials: | $31 |
Total: | $31 |
Materials: | $26 |
Total: | $26 |
Materials: | $47 |
Total: | $47 |
Materials: | $62 |
Total: | $62 |