Heart Beats Music School – Charter School Program Guide

Welcome to our Charter School Program reference page.
This guide provides an overview of the lessons and classes available through Heart Beats Music School for students enrolling with partnering charter schools.

We offer a range of options for students of all ages, from toddlers through high school, including:

  • Private music lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, and bass
  • Group classes through the nationally recognized Harmony Road Program, designed to build total musicianship from the very beginning
  • Introductory short courses that provide a preview of our semester-length programs

Key Information

  • Tuition
    Prices are listed per program and cover instruction for the full semester (group classes) or monthly enrollment (private lessons).

  • Materials & Deposits
    Some programs require materials and/or a deposit. Requirements are listed with each program.

  • Program Structure

    • Group Classes follow a semester-based calendar.
    • Private Lessons run year-round (approximately 47 lessons annually).

  • Participation
    Parent or caregiver participation is a core component of our early childhood and Harmony Road group classes.

Enrollment, Automatic Re-Enrollment & Charter Funding

Automatic Re-Enrollment & Opt-Out

Students enrolled in group classes are automatically re-enrolled into the next sequential semester or level unless an opt-out form is submitted.

The opt-out deadline is 30 days prior to the start of a new semester.
This deadline will be clearly communicated in advance of each re-enrollment period.

Families who opt out after the deadline are subject to applicable withdrawal fees.

Group Class Commitment

Enrollment in group classes is a full-semester commitment.
Once a semester begins, no refunds, credits, or early withdrawals are permitted.

Charter School Funding Responsibilities

Families using charter school funds are responsible for securing funding for each semester according to the timelines and requirements of their specific charter school.

Purchase orders must be received before the first day of class for every semester, including subsequent semesters following automatic re-enrollment.

Charter approval timelines are outside of the school’s control. Families are responsible for monitoring deadlines, submitting paperwork on time, and ensuring that tuition and fees are paid in full.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are ongoing, year-round programs.

A minimum of 30 days’ written notice is required to discontinue lessons. Families are responsible for ensuring that the final 30 days of lessons are paid for, either through charter funding or by the family directly if charter funding does not cover the notice period.

Withdrawals, Fees & Summer/Fall Planning

Group Class Withdrawals

Withdrawal fees for group classes are as follows:

  • Withdrawals more than 7 days before the semester start date
    One month of tuition will be charged.

  • Withdrawals less than 7 days before the semester start date, or after the semester has begun
    Two months of tuition will be charged.
    For simplicity in practice, withdrawals submitted during the final week before the semester start date may be charged the full semester tuition.

If a charter school does not fund withdrawal-related charges, the balance owed must be paid by the family.

Private Lessons, Summer Funding & Notice

If a charter school does not fund lessons over the summer, families are still responsible for:

  • Providing 30 days’ notice of their end date, and
  • Paying any prorated tuition due during the notice period

If charter funding does not cover part or all of the required notice period, the remaining balance must be paid by the family.

Fall Re-Registration & Annual Registration Fee

Each summer, families will be contacted in July to confirm fall plans.

Private students who wish to continue into the fall must complete re-registration. The annual registration fee applies to all private lesson students and must be paid to reserve a fall lesson spot.

If charter funding does not cover the registration fee, it must be paid out of pocket.

Fall schedules are built during the first week of August. Only students who have completed re-registration and paid the registration fee will be included in fall schedule planning.

Enrollment Commitment & Payment Responsibility

Enrollment with Heart Beats Music School represents a commitment for services for the stated enrollment period.

Families agree to honor their enrollment commitments and understand that tuition and fees must be paid according to the program’s policies, regardless of funding source. If a charter school denies funding due to timing, withdrawal, or policy limitations, the remaining balance owed must be paid by the family.

This guide is intended for charter school parents, teachers, and administrators to reference when selecting and approving music education services.

For enrollment or questions, please contact:

Heart Beats Music School
📍 9521 Folsom Blvd, Suite M, Sacramento, CA 95827
📧 musicjoylaughter@gmail.com
📞 916-818-3882

Detailed List of Services & Prices

🎵 Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for piano, voice, guitar, violin, bass, flute, oboe, and saxophone.
Individualized instruction for all ages, beginning at age 4.

  • 30-Minute Lesson

    • Price: $165/month
    • Schedule: 30 minutes weekly, year-round (~47 lessons/year)
    • Fees: $45 annual registration fee due at enrollment and each August

  • 45-Minute Lesson

    • Price: $215/month
    • Schedule: 45 minutes weekly, year-round (~47 lessons/year)
    • Fees: $45 annual registration fee due at enrollment and each August

  • 60-Minute Lesson

    • Price: $265/month
    • Schedule: 60 minutes weekly, year-round (~47 lessons/year)
    • Fees: $45 annual registration fee due at enrollment and each August

🎶 Harmony Road Group Class Program

The Harmony Road group class curriculum develops total musicianship through piano, rhythm, singing, ear training, movement, and ensemble work.
Parent/caregiver participation is an essential part of the program.

Group Class Pricing & Charter Funds
All group class prices listed below are all-inclusive and cover tuition, books, and materials.
A deposit is required at enrollment to hold your child’s spot.

Families using charter school funds may:

  • Pay the deposit out of pocket and receive a refund once charter funds are received (typically at the end of the semester), or
  • Inquire with their charter school about reimbursement arrangements, if available

Our office is happy to help guide families through this process.

👶 Toddler Tunes Series

Joyful first music experiences for young children and their caregivers.
Classes may be repeated.

  • Toddler Tunes (TT)

    • Ages: 18 months – 3.5 years
    • Price: $325
    • Schedule: 30 minutes weekly, 16-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • Toddler Tunes 2

    • Ages: 18 months – 3.5 years
    • Price: $325
    • Schedule: 30 minutes weekly, 16-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • Toddler Tunes 3

    • Ages: 18 months – 3.5 years
    • Price: $325
    • Schedule: 30 minutes weekly, 16-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

🎹 Music in Me Series

A gentle introduction to music reading concepts through singing, rhythm, movement, and keyboard activities.
Parent participation required.

  • The Music in Me (MIM)

    • Ages: 3.5 – 4.5 years
    • Price: $370
    • Schedule: 45 minutes weekly, 16-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • More Music in Me (MMIM)

    • Ages: 3.5 – 4.5 years
    • Price: $370
    • Schedule: 45 minutes weekly, 16-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

🎼 Harmony Road Series (Ages 4.5–6)

Progressive, sequential curriculum. Completion of the previous level is required.

  • Harmony Road Book 1

    • Price: $545
    • Schedule: 55 minutes weekly, 20-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • Harmony Road Books 2–4

    • Price: $515
    • Schedule: 55 minutes weekly, 20-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

🎼 Young Musician Series (Ages 6–8)

Beginning pathway for older beginners. Parent participation required.

  • Young Musician Book 1

    • Price: $545
    • Schedule: 55 minutes weekly, 20-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • Young Musician Books 2–4

    • Price: $515
    • Schedule: 55 minutes weekly, 20-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

🎼 Keyboard Prep Series (Ages 8–11)

Designed for older elementary students ready for structured learning.
Parent participation required.

  • Keyboard Prep Book 1

    • Price: $545
    • Schedule: 55 minutes weekly, 20-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • Keyboard Prep Books 2–3

    • Price: $515
    • Schedule: 55 minutes weekly, 20-week semester
    • Deposit: $75 required

🌟 Introductory Classes

Short-term previews of our semester-long programs.

  • Toddler Tunes Intro Session

    • Ages: 18 months – 3.5 years
    • Price: $105
    • Schedule: 30 minutes weekly (4 weeks) or twice weekly (2 weeks)
    • Deposit: $75 required

  • Hello Music (Intro to Music in Me / More Music in Me)

    • Ages: 3.5 – 4.5 years
    • Price: $105
    • Schedule: 30 minutes weekly (4 weeks) or twice weekly (2 weeks)
    • Deposit: $50 required

  • Music Time (Intro to Harmony Road Book 1)

    • Ages: 4.5 – 6 years
    • Price: $125
    • Schedule: 45 minutes weekly (4 weeks) or twice weekly (2 weeks)
    • Deposit: $50 required

  • Young Musician Primer

    • Ages: 6 – 8 years
    • Price: $125
    • Schedule: 45 minutes weekly (4 weeks) or twice weekly (2 weeks)
    • Deposit: $50 required

  • Keyboard Prep Primer

    • Ages: 8 – 11 years
    • Price: $125
    • Schedule: 45 minutes weekly (4 weeks) or twice weekly (2 weeks)
    • Deposit: $50 required

FAQ

  • Yes. Charter-funded students are automatically re-enrolled into the next sequential class unless an opt-out form is submitted by the stated deadline.

    Auto re-enrollment confirms your child’s spot for the upcoming semester.

  • For new enrollments, please submit your charter school funding request as soon as you enroll.

    For continuing students, submit your request according to your charter school’s specific deadlines and requirements, which may occur before auto re-enrollment is confirmed.

    In all cases, purchase orders must be received before the first day of class.

  • If funding is delayed, we’ll work with you to help identify where the process may be held up.

    Our policy requires that purchase orders be received before the first day of class. If funding has not arrived by that time, families may temporarily self-pay until charter funds are received.

    Once funds are issued:

    • The charter may cover the remaining balance, or

    • If the charter pays in full, we will refund any out-of-pocket amount paid by the family

  • Automatic re-enrollment means that students are continued into the next sequential semester or level unless an opt-out form is submitted by the stated deadline.

    This process applies to all families, including those using charter school funds, and confirms your child’s spot for the upcoming semester. Families who do not wish to continue must submit the opt-out form by the deadline provided in re-enrollment communications.

  • Yes. A deposit is required and is typically paid out of pocket by the family.

    Charter families may then choose one of the following options:

    • Have the charter school fund the remaining balance, or

    • Pay the full amount out of pocket and, once charter funds are received (typically at the end of the semester), we will refund the deposit, or

    • Arrange with the charter school to reimburse the family directly, while the charter pays the remaining balance to the school

    Our office is happy to provide invoices or documentation needed for charter approval.