Lin, a couple of years ago our local music school started up lessons and they have been very popular. For a while we had two groups, a beginners' group and the more advanced group for those of us who could already play, but they merged some time ago as our beginners came on so quickly! Some of them had never held an instrument before, couldn't read music, didn't think they could play - and they have surprised themselves. We have a lot of fun.

As to whether it's a good price for lessons I can't say, as prices here in Oz are different.