About Musika

1. What services does Musika provide?
2. How long has Musika been in business?
3. Who is the founder of Musika?
4. What is the process to enroll?
5. How much do lessons cost?
6. Is there a registration fee?
7. When can I start lessons?

Privacy Protection

8. Do you ever release my personal information to a third party?
9. Is your website secure?

Introductory Lessons, Recital Opportunities, and Other Questions

10. Do you offer an opportunity to meet a teacher or teachers to make sure I like them?
11. What if the first teacher isn't a good match? Can I have another introductory lesson with a different teacher?
12. Do you hold recitals for children? Where are they held? Do recitals cost extra?
13. Do you offer gift certificates?
14. I'm a beginner. How well will I be able to play after a few months of lessons?

About our Teachers

15. Are your teachers independent contractors or employees?
16. What are the teachers' backgrounds?
17. Do you conduct background checks on your teachers?
18. Do you provide teachers' references and bios?
19. Do the teachers provide instruments?
20. Are there teachers who teach more than one instrument?
21. What styles of music do your teachers teach?

About Musika

1. What services does Musika provide?
   Musika offers customized one-on-one lessons in your home or in our studios to students of all ages and abilities. We will attempt to match you with one of our select instructors, who will create a unique lesson plan based on your needs and desires.
2. How long has Musika been in business?
   Musika has been in business since April of 2001.
3. Who is the founder of Musika?
   Musika was founded by E. Scott Brady.
4. What is the process to enroll?
   The first step in the process is to complete what we call a 'Teacher Request.' We will attempt to match your specific requests with the best matching teacher possible and have him or her call you to arrange an introductory lesson.
5. How much do lessons cost?
   For rates in your specific area, simply contact Musika. Musika's rates are very reasonable and competitive for the services we offer.
6. Is there a registration fee?
   There is no fee charged at any time to register with Musika.
7. When can I start lessons?
   You can get started at any time of the year.

Privacy Protection

8. Do you ever release my personal information to a third party?
   Musika has a strict privacy policy and respects the confidentiality of all of its clients. Musika does not release to anyone the private information provided to us at any time about any student through any means, including but not limited to through the internet, over phone, or in person.
9. Is your website secure?
   We work to protect the security of any information you provide to use by using 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts information you input so you can be sure that your sensitive information is secure.

Introductory Lessons, Recital Opportunities, and Other Questions

10. Do you offer an opportunity to meet a teacher or teachers to make sure I like them?
    Musika wants to make sure that you feel good about the teacher we match you with. We always offer an introductory lesson to potential students regardless of age or previous ability. An introductory lesson provides the opportunity to meet a contracted teacher and learn more about their strengths and teaching styles.
11. What if the first teacher isn't a good match? Can I have another introductory lesson with a different teacher?
    We have a very high success rate of matching students with teachers. However, should you not be satisfied with your introductory lesson you may try a different teacher in order to find a good match.
12. Do you hold recitals for children? Where are they held? Do recitals cost extra?
    Musika holds recitals at various destinations. Students have the chance to share their new found skills and material with family and friends. Performing for a live audience enhances the student's excitement and joy of playing. Performers include a wide range of Musika's students from beginner to advanced. Musika is also proud to offer recitals free of charge to all Musika students and their relatives/family members. Recitals are not mandatory.
13. Do you offer gift certificates?
    Gift Certificates are a great way to show a friend or family member that you believe in their dream of playing music. Musika offers gift certificates for packages of four or eight lessons. A gift certificate can be sent to you through the mail, or a .pdf can be emailed to you the same day you contact Musika to learn more about purchasing the gift certificate.
14. I'm a beginner. How well will I be able to play after a few months of lessons?
    In a few months time you will make noticeable progress on your instrument. However, it is completely up to the student's ability, how much time he/she can devote to practicing, and what his/her specific goals are. Generally speaking, a couple of months of lessons will only scratch the surface of an individual's goal to learn a musical instrument. Music is the pursuit of a lifetime.

About our Teachers

15. Are your teachers independent contractors or employees?
    All teachers working for Musika are independent contractors, which allows them the freedom to make custom lesson plans tailored to their students' individual needs.
16. What are the teachers' backgrounds?
    The vast majority of our contracted teachers have bachelor's degrees in Music, as well as at least 5 to 10 years teaching experience at a minimum. Many of our teachers are graduates of top conservatories and music programs.
17. Do you conduct background checks on your teachers?
    Musika conducts background checks on all of its teachers so you can feel safe and secure with the teacher that Musika sends to you. All background checks are conducted by the Intelius Corporation. The Intelius Corporation, the leader of its field, is FRCA compliant and a member of the NAPBS (National Association of Professional Background Screeners).
18. Do you provide teachers' references and bios?
    Any potential teacher you are matched with will be able to provide you with references and a résumé before or during your introductory lesson.
19. Do the teachers provide instruments?
    Unfortunately at the moment, Musika does not rent or sell musical instruments. However we do have relationships with many music stores and would be happy to recommend a store where you can rent or purchase a musical instrument.
20. Are there teachers who teach more than one instrument?
    Although most teachers specialize in one instrument, there are some cases where a teacher has teaching experience with additional instruments. If you are looking for one teacher to teach you or your child on a variety of instruments, please contact Musika and we will discuss with you further the possibility of your request.
21. What styles of music do your teachers teach?
    Teachers specialize in a variety of different styles, such as classical, jazz, pop, country, R & B, blues, and more. If you are interested in one specific style or genre of music you can incorporate that into your teacher request.