Private lessons, classes, and camps for ages 5 and up.
Our Approach
The organization isn’t classically based in its approach to musical education. Rather, the Hickory Music Factory takes a well-rounded, interdisciplinary approach and strives to address each child on an individual basis. Unfortunately, many music programs have rigid guidelines that don’t allow for all children to succeed. Therefore, we seek to address the system and nature of teaching music that inhibits growth and success. We don’t offer a strict curriculum but a malleable model meant to encourage all. Catering to each student’s unique passion, we offer individual lessons in several genres. Every person is different and learns differently and, in turn, music serves a different purpose in every life. We believe in celebrating students and their differences and helping them find their individuality in music.
How do I sign up for lessons?
Read our lesson policies below. They explain lesson costs, student registration, cancellations, and other important details.
Fill out our Lesson Inquiry Form and someone from our team will contact you back shortly.
We have passionate and dedicated instructors on our team who teach a wide variety of musical styles and instruments. For more information about each instructor, their backgrounds, and the lessons they offer, please visit our instructors page.
Lesson Policies
Lesson Service: This Student Enrollment Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of your purchase of instructional services from Hickory Music Factory. Lessons take place in an approx. 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute time frame.
Registration Fee: There is a $45 annual, non-refundable registration fee per student. Additional sibling registration is $25. All students are required to be registered HMF members to be eligible for lessons. Registration must be completed PRIOR to your first lesson. Student Registration
Individual Lessons: Lessons are $25/30 MIN, $37.50/45 MIN, and $50/60 MIN. To maintain your time slot, there is a $10 “missed lesson fee” for each scheduled absence. All lessons are to be paid through the HMF Lesson portal, Cash or Check by the last day of the month prior to the month you are paying for. Once paid, you will communicate directly with your instructor (NOT THE HMF OFFICE) about lessons, scheduled absences, and potential rescheduling. Make checks out to “Hickory Music Factory” and should indicate the student, instructor and number of lessons/fees you are paying for. Please put checks in an envelope and drop into the mailbox at the front door. A credit card transaction fee will be applied when paying through the online portal.
Late Payment Fee: Lesson payments are due before the 1st of each month you are paying for. Failure to pay your lesson fee on time may result in a $15 late fee to be paid directly to your instructor. This policy will protect HMF instructors in the collection of these fees as necessary.
Attendance: Please plan to attend all lessons and arrive on time with all required materials (books, instruments etc).
Cancellation/Rescheduling: Cancellations made within a 24 HOUR notice will be considered forfeited. Cancellations made prior to 24 hours will be eligible for a “make-up lesson” based on your instructor’s schedule and availability. Make-up lessons will be considered, but not guaranteed. You have the option of doing your lesson online rather than canceling due to transportation issues, sickness, etc. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, we ask that you communicate with the instructor as soon as possible.
Media Notice: HMF may record, photograph, or video a student during lessons, recitals, and other public performances to be used on the HMF website and other social media platforms. There is an OPT-OUT clause on your student registration form if you do NOT wish to participate in this media.
Do you have some further questions about lessons?
Most of those answers can be found on our “FAQs” page. If you are still unable to find what you are looking for, please contact the Hickory Music Factory office, and someone will be able to assist you.