Private Lesson Registration

This page pertains only to private lessons.  Click here for information about group classes.

Complete List of Private Lessons and Instructors |  Registration Form

NISOM students must register each school year and summer.  Registration is first come, first served.  The full trimester tuition and registration fee (when applicable) must be paid in order to reserve your lesson time(s).  See Tuition Information for amounts.  By registering at NISOM, you are agreeing to abide by the policies and adhere to the payment dates. 

Important: When you or your child register for private lessons at NISOM, it is assumed you will continue through the end of the academic year.  You are registering not only for the current trimester but also for any subsequent trimesters in the 2010-11 school year.  Your registration is essentially a contract stating that you have reserved your teacher’s time each week. Students do not have to register each trimester to reserve a lesson time.  Unless you notify us of a withdrawal, you will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the remainder of the academic year.  If you need to change your lesson time during the year, you are welcome to switch to any opening the instructor has available.

2010-11 Registration

July 12 : Scholarship Applications Due; Early Registration begins for current students

July 19: Registration begins for current (summer) students; Early Registration opens to former students

July 26: Registration opens to former students

Aug 2: Registration opens to new students

Aug 23: 1st Trimester Begins

Early Registration:  To reserve the same lesson time and instructor as you had in the spring, you may register up to one week before registration would otherwise open to you.  Note that because instructor schedules sometimes change from year to year, this option may not be available to all students; please call ahead.  No other early registrations will be accepted.

Summer Registration

We are still accepting registrations for the remainder of the summer session.  Summer tuition is calculated at $17.50 per half hour lesson.  The session runs through August 14. If you come to registration with your desired dates, you will only be charged for the lessons you plan to attend.  Pro-rated summer registration fee (for new and former students) is $12.  The summer session is covered in the 2009-10 registration fee for students who have already enrolled in the school year. 

Registration Procedures

Returning students: Returning students do not need to complete a new registration form each year.  Be sure to notify us of any changes of address, phone number, or email.   If you have not submitted a registration form since 2006, you may be asked to do so.  Download a pdf version from the top of the page, or pick one up at our office.

New students:  To come prepared to registration, be sure to review our policies and tuition information, in addition to downloading and completing a registration form.  You can also review faculty biographies and our frequently asked questions.

Automatic Withdrawals:  If you wish to utilize automatic monthly withdrawals, download and complete the Authorization Agreement for ACH Debits form.  You will also need to submit a voided check or deposit slip in addition to the tuition deposit and registration fee.  If you have used this payment method in the past and your account information has not changed, you do not need to fill out a new form, but you will need to register in person to sign and date your form on file to re-authorize these payments.  See tuition information for more details about ACH.  No automatic withdrawals for summer session.

Registration by mail:  If you can not register in person, mail the completed forms and tuition payment to 2728 Asbury Road, Suite 200, Dubuque, IA 52001.  Be sure to include a note with your desired teacher and lesson time, as well as alternates if your first choice is not available.  You may call our office for up-to-date scheduling information.  Your registration will be processed as early as possible after registration has opened to you. 

Registration by phone:  Registrations will be accepted over the phone for returning students if tuition is paid using Visa or Mastercard.  A 5% processing fee will be added to all credit card payments.  New students may be able to register over the phone, but a completed registration form must be received within 10 days to continue to reserve the lesson time.  We strongly encourage all new students register in person or via mail. 

NOTE:  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Preference will be given to in person registrations.  If you are registering over the phone during peak registration times, you may be asked to call back at a later time.