Private Lessons
Elefante’s lesson program is built to help students of all levels reach their full potential.
✓ Qualified, experienced instructors
Our carefully-selected instructors are professional musicians with various degrees in music education and performance. They are active in their communities, performing solo and with ensembles.
✓ Students of all levels welcome
We welcome children and adults, from beginners through advanced! Our instructors make learning music fun and productive!
✓ In-person and virtual lessons
Take lessons in our studios in New Providence and Scotch Plains; or from home in virtual lessons.
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What you can learn at Elefante Music
FAQs
How much are lessons?
Private lessons are $45/half hour and are scheduled in 30-minute increments. Upon registration, there is an administrative fee of $15/student. This fee is waived if the student was enrolled in lessons within the previous 60 days.
How frequently do lessons occur?
All lessons are weekly on the same day/time.
What ages do you teach?
Most of our teachers accept students age 5 or older. That said, there’s no age limit! Adults are welcome to learn with us!
How does billing work?
You will be billed automatically on the first of the month for the number of lessons that will occur in that month. Some holidays are excluded from billing. See the list of holidays on the bottom of this page.
What if I need to miss a lesson?
Regular attendance is very important to make sure that the student is progressing. To cancel a lesson, contact Elefante Music directly by calling 908-464-5928 or emailing lessons@elefantemusic.com. We do not give refunds for cancelled lessons unless the lesson is cancelled by the teacher and a substitute teacher is not available.
Are make-up lessons possible?
Makeup lessons are not guaranteed. However, a cancelled lesson may be eligible for a make-up if 24 hours notice is given and there is availability on the teacher’s schedule. The student must also be currently taking weekly lessons. Make-up lessons must be taken with the original teacher.
Which teacher will I be assigned when I sign up?
If you have a teacher preference, let us know! We will try to get you on their schedule. If your first preference doesn’t have availability, we will help assign a teacher that we believe can help meet the student’s needs.
PRICING
Private lessons are $45/half hour and are scheduled in 30-minute increments. Upon registration, there is an administrative fee of $15/student. This fee is waived if the student was enrolled in lessons within the previous 60 days.
A credit card must be provided when signing up for lessons. At registration, the card will be charged for the number of lessons remaining in the month. Thereafter you will be charged on or about the 1st of the month for the number of lessons that will occur in that month.
LESSON POLICIES
Attendance
Once your registration is complete, your lesson time and day remain the same until you inform us that you wish to change or withdraw. No personal contact information should be given to or received from the teacher. If you need to miss (cancel) a lesson, you must do so in one of the following ways: • Directly through your TeacherZone.com account (see video below for instructions) • Email lessons@elefantemusic.com • Call (908) 464-5928 Teachers are not responsible for lesson scheduling or for communicating your schedule changes to the lesson administrator. Therefore please communicate any scheduling changes directly to an Elefante Music administrator using any of the methods listed above. Refunds are not given for a student-cancelled lesson. You may be eligible for a make-up lesson if you cancel your lesson more than 24 hours in advance of your lesson. If you do not appear for a scheduled lesson, and do not notify Elefante music, you will be marked as a “no-show.” No-show lessons are not eligible for a make-up or refund as set forth below. If in-person lessons cannot be conducted, due to inclement weather or other events, lessons will be held virtually and policies remain the same.
Substitute Teachers
If a teacher needs to cancel a day or more of lessons, Elefante may allow a substitute to teach in their place. When a substitute is approved and provided by Elefante Music, the lesson will be held as scheduled. If a teacher is absent and no substitute is available, Elefante Music will issue a refund or it will be credited to the next month’s lessons. If a refund is offered, it will be processed within 7-10 days of the cancelled lesson.
Lesson Payments and Fees
Lessons are $45/half hour and are scheduled in 30 minute increments. You must provide a credit card when signing up for lessons. Your credit card will be charged for the number of lessons remaining in the month at registration, and on or about the 1st of the month thereafter for the number of lessons that will occur in that month. We charge a $15 administrative fee for each student enrolling in private lessons. This fee is waived if the student was actively enrolled in private lessons within the previous 60 days.
Holidays
There are no lessons on the following dates. These holidays are not included in lesson fees. 2025 Monday 1/20 – MLK Day Monday 2/17 – Presidents’ Day Friday 4/18 and Saturday 4/19 – Easter Weekend Friday 5/23 through Monday 5/26 – Memorial Day Weekend Friday 7/4 and Saturday 7/5 – Independence Day Weekend Monday 8/25 through Monday 9/1 – Summer Break and Labor Day Tuesday 9/23 – Rosh Hashanah Thursday 10/2 – Yom Kippur Monday 10/13 – Columbus Day Friday 10/31 – Halloween Wednesday 11/26 through Saturday 11/29 – Thanksgiving Friday 12/19 – Elefante Music Employee Holiday Party Tuesday 12/23 through Thursday 1/1/2026 – Holiday Break
TeacherZone
Elefante Music utilizes TeacherZone for scheduling and payments. Through this application, students will receive lesson reminders and other notifications. You can use your TeacherZone account to cancel a lesson (see video above under ATTENDANCE), view your billing and attendance history, and update your credit card. You may also easily communicate with the teacher and share documents through the “chat” function. A free app is available for students through the iOS or Android app stores.
Virtual Zoom Lessons
Elefante Music uses Zoom to facilitate virtual lessons. At registration, students will receive their teacher’s Zoom Meeting ID and password, and will use these credentials for every virtual lesson with that teacher.
Virtual Lesson Authorization
If signing up for virtual lessons, parent/guardian must authorize Elefante Music to provide virtual music lessons to any minor child by a teacher employed by Elefante Music through the Zoom platform.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts requires that all students comply with our Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to remove from lessons, classes, camps, or similar activities any student who does not comply with the Code of Conduct and/or presents a substantial disruption to the delivery of instruction or to the educational environment. To comply with the Code of Conduct, all students will agree to: — Create a safe space free from bullying, name-calling, or discrimination. — Show respect for and maintain a positive attitude toward classmates and instructor(s) at all times. — Comport themselves according to instructor rules of safety, attention, and behavior. — Act with honesty and personal integrity. — Refrain from handling items or equipment in the classroom, according to instructor rules. — Share ideas with others, accept the ideas of others, and work as a team. — Use appropriate language. — Refrain from any form of verbal and/or physical altercations. — Respect the personal space and physical boundaries of others. — Meet attendance and punctuality expectations. — Refrain from use of electronic devices during class time. — Refrain from any of social media/posting of classmates or class activities. — Fully disallow any illegal substances such as alcohol or narcotics.
Discontinuing Lessons
We require at least 7 days notice to discontinue lessons and payment. You must submit a request to end via this online form to begin the withdrawal process. Notice by email, phone or other means will not initiate the withdrawal process.
HOLIDAYS
There are no lessons on the following dates. These dates are excluded from billing.
2025
Monday 1/20 – MLK Day
Monday 2/17 – Presidents’ Day
Friday 4/18 and Saturday 4/19 – Easter Weekend
Friday 5/23 through Monday 5/26 – Memorial Day Weekend
Friday 7/4 and Saturday 7/5 – Independence Day Weekend
Monday 8/25 through Monday 9/1 – Summer Break and Labor Day
Tuesday 9/23 – Rosh Hashanah
Thursday 10/2 – Yom Kippur
Monday 10/13 – Columbus Day
Friday 10/31 – Halloween
Wednesday 11/26 through Saturday 11/29 – Thanksgiving
Friday 12/19 – Elefante Music Employee Holiday Party
Tuesday 12/23 through Thursday 1/1/2026 – Holiday Break
Questions?
Email lessons@elefantemusic.com
What our students say
Diane is a wonderfully caring and patient teacher! She is supportive and truly champions artistic development.
Anthony continues to bring to class the kind of caring and motivation that I have thrived in.
Michele believes in me and always helps me get to the next level.
Jeff is friendly and knowledgeable! He’s great at teaching piano!
Thanks Anthony for inspiring me to be creative and love playing music!
Ron makes learning guitar simple and fun!
Suzanne is really nice and patient and she’s really helped me improve my singing voice!
Art is so patient with my daughter. She has so much fun with him and loves going to the classes!
Paul’s patience, talent, and ability to make lessons both fun and educational have truly made a difference, nurturing a love of music that will be a lifelong gift!
I have been taking piano lessons with Peter for 8 years. He is a very effective and patient teacher. he has helped me greatly improve my playing over the years.
The language of music is common to all generations and nations; it is understood by everybody, since it is understood with the heart.
Gioacchino Rossini
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The oboe is a woodwind and a member of the double-reed family. It is played by blowing air through the reed, attached at the top of the instrument. The reed consists of two very thin pieces of cane, pressed together with a small opening to allow air to pass through. The sound can be high in pitch, but it has a variety of colorful tones, from bright and piercing to low and mysterious.
