What is Capitol Harmony?

Capitol Harmony School of Music is a music school in Washington, DC, offering private guitar, piano, and voice lessons for children and adults of all skill levels.

Our experienced music teachers provide personalized instruction based on each student's goals, experience, learning style, and musical interests. Lessons are available at several convenient locations in Washington, DC, as well as online.

Where are music lessons offered?

Capitol Harmony offers in person music lessons at several locations in Washington, DC, primarily in the Georgetown area. Available locations vary depending on the instrument, teacher, and day of the week.

When booking a trial lesson, students can view available teachers, times, and locations and choose the option that works best for them. Detailed access instructions are provided after booking.

Online lessons are also available.

What ages do you teach?

Capitol Harmony offers music lessons for children, teens, and adults. Our guitar, piano, and voice teachers work with students of different ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced musicians.

Minimum ages may vary depending on the instrument and teacher. For younger children, please contact us so we can recommend an appropriate teacher and lesson format.

What types of lessons do you offer?

Capitol Harmony currently offers private:

• Guitar Lessons

• Piano Lessons

• Voice Lessons

Lessons are personalized to each student's experience level, musical interests, and goals.

If you're interested in an instrument not currently listed, feel free to contact us. We may already be onboarding an instructor or may be able to help connect you with one.

How much do music lessons cost?

Tuition rates vary depending on the teacher, instrument, lesson length, and enrollment option.

Capitol Harmony offers three ways to take private lessons: Weekly Lessons, Lesson Packages, and Individual Lessons.

New students may book a 30 minute trial lesson at 50% of the applicable Weekly Lesson rate. The trial discount is limited to one trial lesson per teacher.

Current rates are provided when booking or upon request.

How long are lessons?

Private guitar, piano, and voice lessons are available in 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions, depending on the student's age, experience level, and musical goals.

Trial lessons are 30 minutes by default, giving new students an opportunity to meet the teacher and experience a lesson before choosing an ongoing lesson option.

How often do lessons take place?

Students may choose from three scheduling options:

Weekly Lessons provide a fixed weekly lesson time reserved exclusively for the student.

Lesson Packages provide flexible scheduling for students who prefer to book lessons as needed.

Individual Lessons allow students to schedule and pay for one lesson at a time.

Lesson Package and Individual Lesson scheduling is subject to teacher availability and does not include a reserved weekly time.

Do you offer trial lessons?

Yes. Trial lessons are 30 minutes by default and are offered at 50% of the applicable Weekly Lesson rate.

Trial lessons allow students to meet the teacher and experience their teaching approach before choosing Weekly Lessons, a Lesson Package, or Individual Lessons.

Students are welcome to try different teachers at the discounted trial rate, but only one discounted trial lesson may be booked with each teacher.

For students considering Weekly Lessons, the proposed weekly time slot will be held for seven days after the trial lesson.

How does registration work?

To get started, use our Trial Lesson Booking Form to choose an available teacher and time and purchase your trial lesson online.

After booking, you will receive instructions for accessing the lesson facility and the Student Portal.

After your trial lesson, you may enroll in Weekly Lessons, purchase a Lesson Package, or schedule Individual Lessons. If you are considering Weekly Lessons, your proposed weekly time slot will be held for seven days after the trial.

How will I pay for lessons after the trial?

For Weekly Lessons, tuition is charged to your saved payment method on the first of each month.

Lesson Packages are paid in full at the time of purchase.

Individual Lessons are paid in full when booked.

You may update your payment method through the Student Portal at any time.

A 4% processing fee applies to credit and debit card payments. Direct bank transfers are available without a processing fee.

What can I use the Student Portal for?

The Student Portal can be used to manage lessons, submit cancellations, schedule eligible make up lessons, book lessons using available credits, view lesson notes and invoices, and update your payment method.

Lesson Package students also use the portal to book lessons individually based on teacher availability.

What are Weekly Lessons?

Weekly Lessons are designed for students who want regular lessons at a consistent time. A fixed weekly lesson time is reserved exclusively for the student.

Tuition is billed monthly based on the number of scheduled lessons that month. Students enrolled in Weekly Lessons receive our lowest lesson rate and maintain their reserved weekly time while enrolled.

A 30 day written notice is required to discontinue Weekly Lessons.

How are Weekly Lessons billed?

Tuition for Weekly Lessons is billed on the first of each month based on the number of scheduled lessons that occur on the student's assigned weekday that month.

For example, if a student's regular lesson is on Wednesday and there are five scheduled Wednesdays that month, tuition covers five lessons.

For Weekly Lessons, students enrolling after their trial lesson will receive an invoice prorated for the remaining scheduled lessons in the current month. Beginning the following month, tuition is charged to the saved payment method on the first of each month. Trial lessons are billed separately.

Why do Weekly Lessons reserve a recurring time?

A reserved weekly lesson time provides consistency for students and allows teachers to maintain predictable schedules.

Students enrolled in Weekly Lessons receive our lowest lesson rate and a recurring weekly time reserved specifically for them.

Do you offer flexible Lesson Packages?

Yes. Capitol Harmony offers 4 Lesson and 8 Lesson Packages for students who want flexible scheduling without reserving a recurring weekly lesson time.

The 4 Lesson Package is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

The 8 Lesson Package is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Students book lessons individually through the Student Portal based on teacher availability. Lesson Packages are particularly useful for students with irregular schedules or those who prefer to book lessons as needed.

Do you offer Individual Lessons?

Yes. Individual Lessons are available for students who prefer to schedule and pay for lessons one at a time without purchasing a package or reserving a recurring weekly time.

Individual Lessons are paid in full when booked and are subject to teacher availability.

What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a lesson?

For Weekly Lessons, cancellations made with at least 24 hours' notice receive a make up credit valid for 90 days.

For Lesson Packages, cancellations made with at least 24 hours' notice receive a make up credit. The credit is automatically applied to the next scheduled lesson and must be used before the original package expires.

For Individual Lessons, cancellations made with at least 24 hours' notice are non-refundable, but a credit may be applied toward another Individual Lesson. The credit expires 90 days from the original scheduled lesson date.

Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours' notice or missed without notice are forfeited.

All cancellations must be submitted through the Student Portal. Please review our Studio Policy for complete details.

What happens if my teacher cancels a lesson?

Capitol Harmony may provide a substitute teacher. If a substitute is provided, the lesson will take place at the regularly scheduled time.

If a substitute is not available, students enrolled in Weekly Lessons receive a credit toward their next invoice. Lesson Package students retain the lesson in their package. Individual Lesson students may reschedule without penalty or receive a refund if another lesson cannot be scheduled.

Students will not lose a lesson because of a teacher cancellation.

How do music lessons work during the summer?

From July 1 through August 31, students enrolled in Weekly Lessons may adjust their regular lesson schedule without discontinuing their recurring enrollment.

Students are charged only for the lessons they plan to take during July and August at their regular Weekly Lesson rate. Summer schedules must be submitted to Capitol Harmony at least 30 days in advance.

Once scheduled, summer lessons follow the regular cancellation and make up policies.

How do I discontinue Weekly Lessons?

Students may discontinue Weekly Lessons at any time by providing 30 days' written notice.

The notice period begins on the date written notice is received. All lessons scheduled during the notice period remain part of the student's enrollment and must be paid in full.

The 30 day notice requirement does not apply to Lesson Packages or Individual Lessons, neither of which creates an ongoing enrollment commitment.

Do you offer online music lessons?

Yes. Capitol Harmony offers online guitar, piano, and voice lessons. Students may choose online lessons as their regular format or use them when circumstances prevent an in person lesson.

In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies, in person lessons may move online at the regularly scheduled time. Students ages 7 and older are expected to continue online when circumstances permit.

For children ages 6 and under, online lessons may not be appropriate. In these cases, the lesson will be credited, retained, or rescheduled as applicable to the student's lesson option.

Students who are sick or experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness are encouraged to attend online if they feel well enough to participate.

What do I need for online music lessons?

You'll need a reliable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and your instrument.

For the best experience, we recommend using a computer or tablet positioned so the teacher can clearly see the student and their instrument. A second device can sometimes be useful for playing recordings or backing tracks.

Your teacher can help you optimize your setup if needed.

Do students have opportunities to perform?

Yes. Capitol Harmony holds two school recitals each year, in December and June, giving students the opportunity to share their progress and gain performance experience.

Some teachers may also organize their own studio recitals or offer additional performance opportunities throughout the year.

Participation is encouraged but never required.

Do you offer group classes, ensembles, or music workshops?

Our primary focus is private guitar, piano, and voice lessons, but Capitol Harmony may also offer group classes, ensembles, workshops, and other special music programs based on interest and availability.

For young children, families interested in a shared music lesson may contact us to arrange a lesson with multiple children. This allows children to learn together while families share the cost of the lesson.

Please contact us for current availability and program options.