Frequently Asked Questions
About BML
What services does BML provide?
What is the enrollment process?
Is there a registration fee?
When can I start lessons?
Do you offer an opportunity to meet a teacher or teachers to make sure I like them?
What if the first teacher isn't a good match? Can I have another introductory lesson with a different teacher?
Lessons Options
Where do lessons take place?
How long are lessons?
How often are lessons?
Do you offer both one-on-one and group lessons?
Do you offer gift certificates?
Payment & Policies
How much do lessons cost?
How do I pay for lessons?
Can I stop taking lessons at any time?
What are your cancellation policies?
About our Teachers
Are your teachers independent contractors or employees?
What are the teachers' backgrounds?
Do any teachers provide instruments?
Do any of your teachers teach more than one instrument or subject?
What styles of music do your teachers teach?
Privacy Protection
About BML
What services does BML provide?
BML offers customized one-on-one lessons in your home or in our teachers' studios to students of all ages and abilities. We will attempt to match you with one of our select instructors who will create a unique lesson plan based on your needs and desires. BML also offers workshops and master classes for groups and individual students.
What is the enrollment process?
Simply purchase a credit at the BML Store and you're ready to have a lesson with your chosen teacher.
Is there a registration fee?
There is no fee to register with BML.
When can I start lessons?
You can get started at any time. Let us help you Find a Match.
Do you offer an opportunity to meet a teacher or teachers to make sure I like them?
BML wants to make sure that you feel great about the teacher we match you with. We offer a 30-minute Meet & Greet to first-time students. This provides students with the opportunity to meet a contracted teacher in their studio to get a feel for their vibe before committing to a full lesson.
We also offer a discount Introductory Lesson to first-time students wishing to meet their teacher for a 60, 45 (or 30 minute kids) appointment at their own home or their teacher's studio. This provides the student a more in-depth opportunity learn more about the strengths and teaching style of their chosen teacher at our lowest lesson rate.
What if the first teacher isn't a good match? Can I have another introductory lesson with a different teacher?
We have a very high success rate of matching students with teachers. However, should you not be satisfied with your Trial or introductory lesson you may try a different teacher in order to find a better match.
Lessons Options
Where do lessons take place?
You have the choice of Housecall Lessons, that is having the lesson in your home or office or Studio Lessons which are located at your teacher’s studio or home.
How long are lessons?
Our most popular lesson length is 60 minutes. This allows the ideal amount of time for weekly students to focus on new and reviewed material.
We also offer 2-hour Master Classes for students who want some extra time to really dig in. This is a popular lesson length for our production and songwriting students.
We also offer 45 minute short lessons for students of all ages and 30 minute lessons for kids.
How often are lessons?
We encourage, but do not require students to attend weekly lessons. Talk with us about your desired lesson frequency and we'll help you work out a schedule which both fits your needs while allowing for growth and improvement.
Do you offer both one-on-one and group lessons?
Yes, in addition to one-on-one lessons, we also offer lessons for small groups of students.
Do you offer gift certificates?
BML offers gift certificates for packages of lessons. A .pdf can be emailed to you the same day you purchase the gift certificate.
Payment & Policies
How much do lessons cost?
BML's rates are very reasonable and competitive for the unique services we offer. Visit our Credits and Rates page for details.
How do I pay for lessons?
All payments are handled securely through a GeoTrust Certified SSL connection to Authorize.net and First Data - worldwide leaders in secure eCommerce. We offer the choice of package payments and pay-as-you-go single lessons.
Can I stop taking lessons at any time?
Yes. There are no semester contracts with BML, so you may stop taking lessons at any time.
What are your cancellation policies?
If you need to miss a single lesson you must reschedule 24 hours in advance to keep the lesson credit.
About our Teachers
Are your teachers independent contractors or employees?
All teachers working for BML are independent contractors, which allows them the freedom to make custom lesson plans tailored to their students' individual needs.
What are the teachers' backgrounds?
Nearly all of our contracted teachers have Bachelor's degrees in Music from top conservatories and music programs, some have Masters and PhD's. Find out more about each of our teachers here.
Do any teachers provide instruments?
Unfortunately at the moment, BML does not rent or sell musical instruments. However we would be happy to recommend a store where you can rent or purchase a musical instrument. Our teachers can often provide an instrument for you to use during your lesson time, just ask.
Do any of your teachers teach more than one instrument or subject?
Many of our teachers actively play more than one instrument and teach a variety of subjects. Take a look at our Teachers page for more info.
What styles of music do your teachers teach?
Most of our teachers have experience playing and teaching a wide variety of styles. You’ll find a list of each teacher’s major influences at the bottom of their personal bio, accessible from the Teachers page.
Privacy Protection
Do you ever release my personal information to a third party?
BML has a strict Privacy Policy and respects the confidentiality of all of its clients. BML does not release to anyone the private information provided to us at any time about any student through any means, including but not limited to through the internet, over phone, or in person.
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