Welcome
How to register for lessons:
- Create / claim your profile.
- Everyone has a profile. If you are a parent and have a student under the age of 18, they are listed as a 'client that you manage'.
- If multiple people want to receive lesson reminders and notifications, each individual needs their own account.
- Once your profile has been activated, you can enroll in lessons by clicking the appropriate heading at the top.
- Choose your instrument and time slot. You can click the gear icon that says "Filter" to filter by specific instructors' availability.
- After choosing your lesson time slot, you will be prompted to purchase a lesson plan or package.
- Proceed to payment.
- Once you have completed checkout, you are confirmed for your lesson.
Reach out to us via call/text at 720-328-8286 or email us musicacademy@bouldersymphony.org with any questions!
Terms and Conditions
Your Account
If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You may not assign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity. You acknowledge that BSMA is not responsible for third party access to your account that results from theft or misappropriation of your account. BSMA and its associates reserve the right to refuse or cancel service, terminate accounts, or remove or edit content in our sole discretion.Children Under Thirteen
BSMA collects personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. BSMA collects this information for the following reason(s):We collect information about children under 13 when their parents sign them up for music lessons through our scheduling system, Pike13. Outside of lessons, this website does not knowingly collect information about children under the age of 13.
We provide information about our personal data practices for children on our home page and wherever we knowingly collect personal data from our children on our website. If you are under the age of 18, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website. If you are a parent and have questions regarding our data collection practices, please contact us at musicacademy@bouldersymphony.org or at 720-328-8286.
SMS Terms of Service
By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Boulder Symphony & Music Academy. This includes SMS messages for customer care, outbound 2 factor authentication. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at
https://bouldersymphony.org/privacy-policy/
. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.
PHOTO RELEASE FORM
I hereby grant Boulder Symphony Music Academy permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of Boulder Symphony Music Academy. I authorize Boulder Symphony Music Academy to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.
If you prefer to be excluded from public-facing Boulder Symphony Music Academy photos or videos, please email BSMA staff, at musicacademy@bouldersymphony.org.
BILLING
Entire School Year:
Tuition is divided into 10 equal monthly payments, which cover 32 weekly lessons and two community events throughout the school year. This means monthly payments remain the same from August - May regardless of how many lessons fall in a given month.
Tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month from August through May.
The first payment (August tuition) is due at the time of registration and serves as a non-refundable deposit to hold your student’s place.
Fall Semester:
Tuition is paid in 5 equal payments which covers 16 weekly lessons (August - December) and one community event. This means monthly payments remain the same from August - December regardless of how many lessons fall in a given month.
Spring Semester:
Tuition is paid in 5 equal payments which covers 16 weekly lessons (January – May) and one community event. This means monthly payments remain the same from January - May regardless of how many lessons fall in a given month.
Paying Tuition: BSMA accepts tuition via most major credit/debit cards. We do not accept checks, American Express, Apple Pay, or other forms of remote payment.
Recital Fee: A $33 recital fee will be charged to all students participating in BSMA’s recitals. A recital fee will be charged for both fall and spring recitals, and it helps cover associated costs, such as space rental, video editing, and more.
Billing Responsibility: Each student account will have one designated billing party. We do not issue duplicate invoices or split billing between multiple parties. If multiple individuals are contributing to tuition, it is the responsibility of the registering guardian to coordinate payment arrangements and ensure the full payment is submitted on time.
Instrument Rentals: BSMA does not offer instrument rentals. A couple of great, local options are: HB Woodsongs, Lafayette Music, Rocky Mountain Music Repair, Boulder Piano Gallery, and Monkton Guitars.
BSMA may be able to provide an instrument for a trial lesson. Please contact musicacademy@bouldersymphony.org to inquire about this possibility.
OUR CONNECTION TO BOULDER SYMPHONY
Boulder Symphony Music Academy is proud to be the official education partner of Boulder Symphony. This connection offers our students unique opportunities to engage with a vibrant, professional orchestra, whether through discounted tickets to symphony concerts, masterclasses with symphony musicians, and mentorship. Being part of our Academy means you're also part of a broader artistic community that celebrates creativity, excellence, and musical growth.
Boulder Symphony connection events will occur throughout the school year. Most of these events will be announced either toward the start of the year or throughout the year!
CANCELLATION POLICY
We expect and look forward to a commitment from our students to attend every lesson in the time slot they have chosen, as this is the best way to positively progress in lessons.
In the event of any cancellation, please contact BSMA staff at musicacademy@bouldersymphony.org or via call/text at 720-328-8286, and BSMA staff will notify your teacher.
If extenuating circumstances prevent you/your student from continuing lessons with your instructor for the duration of the semester that you committed to, you must provide a two-weeks notice before stopping lessons.
MAKEUP LESSONS
ADVANCED CANCELLATIONS (more than 24 hours in advance):
Students receive two advance-notice make-up lessons per semester for advanced cancellations within reason. BSMA offers a make-up week at the end of each semester to help accommodate make-up lessons. Please do not expect immediate make-ups.
BSMA cannot provide additional lesson reschedules or refunds beyond the allocated two advance-notice reschedules.
LATE CANCELLATIONS (less than 24 hours in advance):
Late cancellations and no-shows will NOT be rescheduled or refunded.
Our instructors reserve lesson time specifically for each student, and last-minute changes leave instructors with unused time they cannot fill. For this reason, we’re unable to accommodate short-notice rescheduling requests.
For brass, woodwinds, and strings: If a student comes to their lesson without their instrument, this will be considered a late cancellation. BSMA instructors cannot offer lessons to students who do not have their instruments.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
BSMA generally follows BVSD when it comes to weather-related closures. However, sometimes the weather clears up by the afternoon, so please do not assume that BSMA is closed. If BSMA closes for in-person lessons, you will be notified by mid-day, and lessons will proceed as scheduled via zoom.
HEALTH:
If a student becomes ill the day-of their lesson, BSMA may be able to reschedule the lesson, so long as we are informed of their health status in the morning. BSMA cannot reschedule lessons due to emergency or illness if notified after 12:00pm the day of the lesson.
TEACHER CANCELLATIONS:
We are committed to teaching weekly lessons to all registered students at their regularly scheduled times. In the case of a teacher cancellation due to illness or conflict, instructors will offer lesson reschedules or a substitute will be provided.
PIKE13
BSMA uses Pike13 as our online scheduling and tuition platform. Families can use Pike13 to:
View lesson schedules
Update payment information
Register for the school year, as directed by BSMA staff
Important: Please do not cancel lessons directly through Pike13. To cancel or reschedule a lesson, contact BSMA staff directly, and we’ll make any necessary updates to the calendar.
For convenient access on the go, you can download the Pike13 app. Log in using the same email and password you use on the desktop version. The app should automatically connect you to your BSMA account.
Access Pike13 here:
https://bouldersymphonymusicacademy.pike13.com
SCHEDULING
PRIVATE LESSON SCHEDULING:
Boulder Symphony Music Academy runs in three terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Scheduling is done each school year via Pike13. You will be notified with reminders before registration opens.
If you register for the entire school year when fall registration opens, please know that we try our best to guarantee your time slot for the entire school year. However, as some of our instructors are in the process of receiving various degrees and have shifting schedules from semester to semester, this is not always possible. We will work with you if your instructor’s availability shifts from fall to spring, and we appreciate your understanding.
SUMMER LESSONS:
BSMA asks students to take at least three lessons throughout the summer. Summer lessons are billed per lesson, rather than using a monthly tuition rate. Summer lessons secure a priority registration spot for the fall semester and help students maintain skills.
BSMA OPPORTUNITIES
RECITALS:
We welcome students to share their progress and talent through academy-wide recitals in December and May. This is a no-pressure way to hone performance and concert skills, while making friends and supporting fellow students. Recitals take place at both the end of fall and spring semester, and the dates are included in the calendar above. There is a $33 recital fee for participating students that is billed at the time of sign-up.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
In addition to our recitals, we encourage students to participate in BSMA community events. We offer at least one community event per semester that is open to current BSMA students for no additional fee. Examples of BSMA’s community events include: lobby performances before Boulder Symphony concerts, group performances, and other Boulder Symphony connection events.
Community events will often be announced throughout the year.
***Please feel free to contact BSMA staff at any point at musicacademy@bouldersymphony.org or at 720-328-8286.