Tuition, Fees & Discounts
Tuition
Tuition may be paid in full or by electing a payment plan and is due in advance of the first lesson or class. Registration is not complete until a payment has been made.
Payment plans and tuition assistance are available. See below for more information. All additional fees are non-refundable.
Lessons: 2022-23 Semester Tuiton
| Individual Lessons | Fall & Spring Semesters | |
| Lesson Length | Description | Tuition Per Semester |
| 30 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, plus studio recitals, optional theory class | $620* |
| 45 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, plus studio recitals, optional theory class | $860* |
| 60 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, plus studio recitals, optional theory class | $1,085* |
| Tuition fees for individual lessons will be pro-rated for new students who enroll after the term has started. | ||
| Suzuki Program | Fall & Spring Semesters | |
| Lesson Length | Description | Tuition Per Semester |
| Pre-Twinkle | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities | $695* |
| 30 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities | $695* |
| 45 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities, optional theory class | $945* |
| 60 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities, optional theory class | $1,165 |
*Payment Plans
Payment plans of 2 or more payments are available by contacting the office or for group classes via online registration. If electing a payment plan, a credit card number must be held on file at UVMC. The first payment must be made before the first lesson or class. Past due payments will be charged to the card on file.
Group Classes & Ensembles
Group class and ensemble tuition varies by offering and length of session. Please visit the Online Course Catalog for pricing. Please note that tuition for group classes and ensembles cannot be pro-rated.
Summer Program Tuition
Tuition for summer programs varies by offering. Please visit the Online Course Catalog for pricing.
Summer 2023 Lesson Pricing
Individual Lessons: 30 minutes, $39; 45 minutes, $54; 60 minutes, $68
Suzuki Lessons: 30 minutes, $43; 45 minutes, $59; 60 minutes, $72
Summer 2023 Lessons Discounts
New Student 5 Lesson Package (20% savings)
30 min – $156; 45 min – $216; 60 min – $272
Continuing Student 8 Lesson Package (10% savings)
Traditional Lessons: 30 min -$281; 45 min – $389; 60 min – $490
Suzuki Lessons: 30 min -$310; 45 min – $425; 60 min – $518
Fees
Registration Fee – All Individual Lesson and Suzuki Program students pay an annual $35 registration fee (maximum $70 per family). Registration fees apply from September 1 – August 31. The registration fee does not apply to group classes, ensembles, or workshops.
Late Fee – Registrations that are not paid partially or in full before the first lesson or class will be charged a late fee of $35.
Trial Lessons – Trial lesson fees are $43 for 30 minutes, $59 for 45 minutes, and $72 for 60 minutes.
Discounts
Families with multiple members enrolled, or a student registering for more than one program, receive a discount of 10% off their total bill. Family and multiple class discounts cannot be combined. (This discount does not apply to Music Together programs. Music Theory classes do not count as ‘second’ classes for students in Individual Lessons or the Suzuki Program.)
Tuition Assistance
Need based tuition assistance is available. Please visit the Tuition Assistance page for more information.
