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About This Business

We offer classes on a variety of instruments,
including Guitar (Electric, Acoustic, Rhythmic, Bass, Ukele), Drumset,
Percussion, Piano, Violin, Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Banjo and French Horn. 
We also offer training that includes classical techniques and music theory for
beginner intermediate and advanced players. In addition, we offer Masterclasses,
Music Recitals, and Band Jam Services where students learn how to place in a
band setting!  

BBB Accredited Since: 2/8/2019

Years in Business: 17

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Business Details

BBB File Opened:
2/4/2019
Business Started:
9/14/2007
Business Incorporated:
9/14/2007
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Breaking Grounds in Drumming, Inc.
Business Management:
Mr. Chris Lavidas, CEO/Owner

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Chris Lavidas, CEO/Owner
Customer Contacts
Mr. Chris Lavidas, CEO/Owner
Fax numbers
Other Fax: (847) 483-9198
Social Media
Facebook

Additional Information

Payment methods

We accept cash, check as well as QuickPay by Zelle.

Our prices are the following: $25.00 for a 1/2 hour weekly lesson. $35.00 for a 45 minute weekly lesson.  $40.00 for a 1 hour weekly lesson.  Students can prepay at the beginning of every month or during the lesson.  Students must notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance of a cancellation.

Refund and Exchange Policy

If you have prepaid and need to reschedule a lesson,our teachers will provide make-up lesson times.  Make-up lessonsmust be taken by the following month.  For example, if youhave a lesson on March 15 and cannot make it, this lesson must berescheduled/made-up by April 30.  It is up to the student tofollow-up and come to the make-up lesson so payment is not forfeited.


If students miss their lesson and give notice the dayof, prepaid lessons will be forfeited.  Students who pay by thelesson will be charged. 

We realize there are some exceptions.  If you haveto cancel due to inclement weather, a major family emergency, or illness,we will not charge for these lessons.  Make-up lessons will beoffered and must be taken so payment is not forfeited.  If a teacheris unable to make up a lesson due to his/her busy schedule, we will thenroll over payment.


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