Studio Pricing

Music Instruction

Dr. Reese offers individual instrumental lessons on various instruments, as well as individual and class instruction in music theory, composition, orchestration, music history, conducting, jazz improvisation and music technology. 

We offer a traditional cost-free trial lesson (Probestunde) for the initial meeting, during which we make a plan for further study, including enrolment, scheduling and recommendations for instruments, instructional materials, music, and other related topics.

Families have two options for individual study with Dr Reese: through the Kreismusikschule Kaiserslautern or on a private instructional basis.

 Kreismusikschule

The Kreismusikschule are the state-supported music schools for each region.  Dr. Reese is currently a member of the faculty at the Kreismusikschule Kaiserslautern. The KMS deals with the billing, and they work on a tuition basis, with a monthly charge for weekly lessons. Payments are spread throughout the year, including school holidays when no lessons take place, but as the school is state-supported, the price per lesson is still much lower than private individual lessons, which makes it the most economical option for many families. 

                   30 Minute Weekly Individual Lesson:          €48 per month

                   45 Minute Weekly Individual Lesson:          €72 per month

Complete KMS policies and tuition rates are available at their website (in German) here. 

Private Instruction 

Private individual instruction is also available; with this option, families pay Dr. Reese directly for each actual lesson.  As these lessons are not state-supported, rates per lesson are necessarily higher, but this can be a viable option for families in situations where a long-term commitment to weekly lessons is not possible.

                   30 Minute Weekly Individual Lesson:          €25 per lesson

                   45 Minute Weekly Individual Lesson:          €35 per lesson

For both options, there is a 30% discount for multiple members of same family scheduling lessons on the same day.  

Available instruments:

Beginning to advanced oboe, saxophone, violin, piano, organ, harpsichord

Beginning flute. clarinet, trumpet, French horn

Individual Academic Lessons:

                 Music Theory, History, Composition/Arranging, Orchestration, Conducting, Jazz Improvisation. 

Same rates as above.

Cancellation Policy:

For both KMS and private students, students are expected to attend weekly lessons as scheduled, except on German holidays and during Rheinland-Pfalz school breaks; these can be found here. If a student is ill or otherwise unable to attend a lesson, please contact Dr. Reese at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled lesson time.  If a student has an unexpected illness or injury on the day of the lesson, please let Dr. Reese know as soon as possible.  No-shows and unexcused cancellations within 24 hours may be billed to families at the normal lesson rate.  This is particularly a concern at remote teaching locations, where we must pay for use of those facilities. 

If Dr. Reese must cancel a lesson, families of private students will not be billed.  For KMS students, if Dr. Reese must cancel a lesson, we will do our best to reschedule a makeup lesson at a later time. 

Instruments and Accessories

While families are generally expected to provide their own instruments for students, we can provide assistance to families in finding instruments for students to use.  The KMS does have some instruments available for KMS-registered students to use for a nominal monthly rental fee.  If the KMS or studio does not immediately have an instrument available, we can provide recommendations for reputable instrument makers, music stores and distributors. We can also help families evaluate used instruments, and in some cases help restore them for use.  We are also pleased to provide recommendations for instrument-specific accessories such as reeds, strings, mouthpieces, etc.

For lessons, we recommend that students use some kind of portfolio to protect their printed music, and that they bring some kind of notebook in which to record lesson assignments, provide feedback, and track progress. 

At home, families should have a quality music stand, a metronome, and a pencil (with eraser) immediately accessible in the students' daily practice area.    

Printed Music

It is important that students begin to build up their own library of music, complete with their own markings and lessons learned through the course of study.  This library can become a treasured resource in future years!  Dr. Reese has a large library of printed music, but we do not generally lend out originals of sheet music to students.  If the pieces we use are available in the public domain, we may sometimes provide copies or electronic PDFs to students.  If the pieces are still in copyright, however, we cannot legally provide copies, but we will provide recommendations for sources to find the editions we recommend. 

Transportation and Parking

Families are responsible for getting students to their lessons at the agreed upon locations at their scheduled times. For our primary studio in Thaleischweiler, parking is usually available on Erlenstraße and in the cul-du-sac adjacent to the Musikstudio. If no parking is available when you arrive for a lesson, please contact Dr. Reese and we will assist in finding you a place.  

Audio & Video Recording

Stereo Audio Recording Session                    €60/hour

Video Recording Session                               €75/hour

Mastering                                                  €60/hour

Providing a physical CD                                                  €20

Original Cover Artwork                                                   approx. €60

Provide accompaniment for solo/ensemble piece              €35/hour

(Surcharge may be required for extremely difficult works that require extra preparation time)

Live Music

We work with local professional musicians to put together music appropriate for your specific occasion. Pricing varies according to the performance situation, including factors such as the length of the desired event/performance, location, number of musicians desired, and other relevant factors.  Following a free consultation, we will provide a quote which takes all of these factors into consideration.

Available options:

• Solo Jazz “Cocktail” Piano

• Jazz Combo

• Vocalist with Piano

• Instrumentalist with Piano

• String Trio

• String Quartet

• Other Groups are possible; let’s talk!

Musical Instrument Repair

Woodwinds

Evaluation Free

Adjust & Regulate

• Basic service to check and restore playability to instrument when no other parts or service is required.

• If pads, parts, or other services are required, pricing is as listed in “Other Woodwind Repairs/Services” below.

Flute/Piccolo €50

Clarinet €40

Oboe/English Horn €95

Bassoon €85

Bass Clarinet €65

Soprano Saxophone €50

Alto Saxophone €50

Tenor Saxophone €60

Baritone Saxophone €75

Full Repad

• Restore like-new playability—replace all pads and corks, and replace broken springs as necessary. 

Piccolo €235

Flute- Plateau €225

Flute- Open Hole €250

Flute- Open Hole/B Foot €265

Clarinet €210

Oboe/English Horn €500

Bassoon €510

Bass Clarinet €515

Soprano Saxophone €385

Alto Saxophone €500

Tenor Saxophone €525

Baritone Saxophone €750

Overhaul

• Restores both playability and appearance; includes a full repad as above plus polishing keys

• Key plating services available on request

Piccolo €300

Flute- Plateau/C Foot €285

Flute- Open Hole/C Foot €310

Flute- Open Hole/B Foot €325

Clarinet €275

Oboe/English Horn €800

Bassoon €1500

Bass Clarinet €750

Soprano Saxophone €510

Alto Saxophone €1100

Tenor Saxophone €1250

Baritone Saxophone €2300

Other Woodwind Repairs/Services

Handmake oboe/English horn reeds €25

Replace Pads-Felt/Bladder €12-15

Replace Pads- Open Hole Flute €12-29

Replace Pads-Cork €20

Replace Pads-Leather €20-25

Replace saxophone neck cork €26

Replace saxophone key pearl €15-25

Replace oboe/clarinet/bassoon tenon cork €25

Replace flute/piccolo head cork €25

Replace flat/needle spring(s) €25

Crack Repair, fill/pin €100-125

Silver solder keys €40

Repair bent/broken key €20-50

Brass

Evaluation Free

Valve Felts €8 (each)

Replace  water key spring €12

Replace water key cork €10

Pull stuck mouthpiece €15

Pull stuck slide (without unsoldering) €30

Polish silver instrument €50/hour

Service tuning/valve slides €15

Resolder Brace €30

Strings

Evaluation Free

Change strings €15 (plus strings)

Fit new bridge €35 (plus bridge)

Fit new pegs €45 (plus pegs)

Install tailpiece/hangar €20 (plus tailpiece/hangar)

Install chin rest/endpin €20 (plus chin rest/endpin)

Reset sound post €50

Revitalize

• Gently clean and polish instrument’s finish

• Fit new strings, pegs, tailpiece, shape/fit new bridge, install fine-tuners, chin rest/end pin. 

• Personalise your instrument: we use the strings and fittings of your choice!

Violin/Viola €100 (plus strings/parts)

Cello €135 (plus strings/parts)

Keyboard

Harpsichord

Tuning: €15 per register

Requilling (delrin) €250 per register

Replace single quill (delrin) €20

Replace single quill (leather) €30

Replace single jack €50

Piano

Tuning: Grand Piano €150

Tuning: Upright Piano €200

Replace broken treble string €75

Replace broken bass string €85

Shim loose tuning pin €75

Mileage charges may also apply

Compositions and Arrangements

Dr. Reese tailors original compositions and arrangements to client’s needs, event/occasion, abilities of intended musicians.

During your consultation, we work with you to understand exactly what you are looking for. Involved in creative process.

For existing compositions and arrangements, for electronic delivery (PDF files of score and all parts) prices range from 10 euro for solo pieces to 50 euro for full orchestra works. Price quotes in dollars on request. There is a surcharge for hard copies. which also necessitate shipping costs.