Piano Extension Program (PEP)

Piano Extension Program (PEP)
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The Piano Extension Program (PEP) has been providing piano lessons and music education to area students of all ages and levels at a reasonable rate since 1996. Founded by the late Arlene Kies, piano lessons at the PEP are taught by a qualified roster of teachers.

Space is limited. Enroll early to guarantee your spot. After enrolling in a session, scheduling preferences are part of the CampDoc process (explained below). Final student/teacher placements will occur after registration closes. Exact scheduling will be coordinated between the teacher and student or their parent/guardian.

Lessons are sorted into different sections based on the experience of the teacher and priced accordingly.The following options are available:

  • Section A: Taught by select high school upperclassmen who are advanced pianists but newer to teaching and coached by Rebecca Austin-Bolster. Available for 30 minute lesson only.
  • Section B: Taught by current UNH students who are either majoring in music or taking classes/lessons in the Music Department. Available for 30 minute lessons or 45 minute lessons.
  • Section C: Taught by experienced teachers with a music degree and/or multiple years of teaching experience. Available for 30 minute lessons or 45 minute lessons.

Sibling Discount: Families registering more than one child at the same time through a Family Account can receive a 10% discount. You must have two or more children's enrollments in your cart for the discount to be available. We recommend logging into your Family Account first and then putting the session in your cart. Once all enrolling children have been added to the cart, click on "Apply a Discount" in the cart and select the "pepsib" discount in the drop down. Only one discount can be used per enrollment and payment, and the discount must be applied upon initial enrollment for all children. It cannot be applied after enrollment is complete.

Drop Requests should be made directly to the program director (email below). This does not guarantee a refund but alerts us that a drop has been requested. The director will contact the adult student or parent shortly after receiving the drop request. A cancelled enrollment will be refunded (minus a $75 administrative fee) if the drop request is received 14 days or more before the session start date. Within 14 days of the session start date, no refund is provided.

Lessons are held at the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC), 30 Academic Way, Durham NH. Additional information including program drop off and pick up locations are sent directly from program staff. 

Piano Extension Program - Fall 2026

Sessions Dates Ages Cost Registration Close Date
(unless full earlier)
Section A Weeks of Sept 8-Dec 13 Ages 5-Adult $225 August 30
Section B Weeks of Sept 8-Dec 13 Ages 5-Adult 30 Min: $260
45 Min: $390		 August 30
Section C Weeks of Sept 8-Dec 13 Ages 5-Adult 30 Min: $378
45 Min: $565		 August 30

Review the blocks below for important information and instructions on How to Enroll, CampDoc, and more.

For more information and questions about the program, contact: rebecca.austin-bolster@unh.edu

Notify Me When Enrollment Opens
08 Sep 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
225.00 PEP Section A Fee
This 30 minute lesson is taught by a high school upperclassmen coached by the PEP director.
pepsib
Notify Me When Enrollment Opens
08 Sep 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
260.00 PEP Section B 30 Minute Fee
This 30 minute lesson is taught by current UNH students who are either majoring in music or taking classes/lessons in the Music Department.
pepsib
Notify Me When Enrollment Opens
08 Sep 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
390.00 PEP Section B 45 Minute Fee
This 45 minute lesson is taught by current UNH students who are either majoring in music or taking classes/lessons in the Music Department.
pepsib
Notify Me When Enrollment Opens
08 Sep 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
378.00 PEP Section C 30 Minute Fee
This 30 minute lesson is taught by experienced teachers with a music degree and/or multiple years of teaching experience.
pepsib
Notify Me When Enrollment Opens
08 Sep 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
565.00 PEP Section C 45 Minute Fee
This 45 minute lesson is taught by experienced teachers with a music degree and/or multiple years of teaching experience.
pepsib

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Click the '+' on the block for the session you want to register for, then click "Enroll Now" to add the session to your shopping cart. Repeat this step for as many sessions as you want to register for. Review the Online Registration Instructions before registering for the best outcome. 

If you don't have an account in our system, you can set one up at any time. The Online Registration Instructions link above also provides guidance for creating a new account. Family Accounts are recommended when registering for a youth program. The account should be created in the name of the parent/guardian. Students are added as "members" after the account is created.

If you have an account in our system, you will be asked to log into your Student Account or Family Account after adding the session(s) to your shopping cart. We recommend attempting to log into your account before registration opens as this will minimize difficulty and time while registering. Email youth.programs@unh.edu if you require assistance recovering your account information. Do not create a new account if you have one already.

Payments are made online at the time of registration. Accepted forms of payment for youth programs are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Paper checks are accepted only under very limited circumstances (ex: from a school or organization). We do not accept cash payments or e-checks and we cannot take payments over the phone. 

A participant cannot attend a youth program unless they are paid in full. Any participant with an unpaid balance may be locked from future enrollment in any youth program until the balance is paid.

Academic Year Youth Programs

In addition to the program fees, participants in academic year youth programs are subject to a non-refundable $5 registration fee once per student per semester at checkout. This fee supports use of our supplemental registration software.

Refund Procedures

Refund procedures are set by the department running the program. The procedures will be stated on the program webpage. If the session is canceled by UNH before the session start date, a full refund will be issued.

For instructions on requesting a Drop or Transfer: To Request a Drop or Transfer

CampDoc is the platform for UNH youth programs to collect registration and health information for participating students.

Within a few days of registering, you will receive an email from "University of New Hampshire via CampDoc" at the address provided during registration prompting completion of the participating student's CampDoc Profile. Families who have participated in a youth program previously will likely already have a CampDoc account. Once you receive this email, a parent/guardian will need to log into the student's account to complete all required questions for the current enrollment(s). Completing the profile early gives UNH staff ample time to finalize program arrangements and provide any necessary follow-up.

A student cannot attend a youth program until their CampDoc Profile is 100% complete. The due date for completing the profile is indicated in both the CampDoc email and while completing the registration questions. If the profile is not complete by that date, the student may be dropped from the program.

For more information, visit our CampDoc page.

The PEP (Piano Extension Program) is held on the Durham campus at the Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham, NH.