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. Please see our policy page for more important information about tuition payment and refunds.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available by contacting the office or for group classes via online registration. Payment plans can be set up for two payments per semester or monthly. 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.
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 or ensembles that are already discounted. 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.
Individual Lesson, Mini-Groups, and Suzuki Programs 2024-25
Tuition is based on a 16-week semester. Tuition fees for individual lessons will be pro-rated for new students who enroll after the term has started.
| Individual Lesson Program | Fall & Spring Semesters | Tuition by Month | Tuition by Semester | |
| Lesson Length | Description | 4 Payments Per Semester | 1 Payment Per Semester |
|
| 30 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, plus studio recitals, collaborative piano, special events, optional theory class | $177.50 | $710 | |
| 45 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, plus studio recitals, collaborative piano, special events, optional theory class | $246.25 | $985 | |
| 60 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, plus studio recitals, collaborative piano, special events, optional theory class | $311.25 | $1,245 | |
| Mini-Group Lessons | Fall & Spring Semesters | Tuition by Month | Tuition by Semester | |
| 45 minute mini-group | 16 weeks mini group with 2 students, plus studio recitals, collaborative piano, special events, optional theory class | $130 | $520 | |
| 60 minute mini-group | 16 weeks mini group with 2 students, plus studio recitals, collaborative piano, special events, optional theory class | $160 | $640 | |
| Suzuki Program | Fall & Spring Semesters | Tuition by Month | Tuition by Semester | |
| Lesson Length | Description | 4 Payments Per Semester | 1 Payment Per Semester |
|
| 30 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities | $198.75 | $795 | |
| 45 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities, optional theory class | $271.25 | $1,085 | |
| 60 minutes | 16 weeks individual lessons, 14 weeks group lessons, recitals and more activities, optional theory class | $333.75 | $1,335 |
Group Classes & Ensembles 2024-25
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 2025
Tuition for summer programs varies by offering. Please visit the Online Course Catalog for pricing.
Summer 2025 Lesson Pricing
Individual Lessons: 30 minutes, $44; 45 minutes, $61; 60 minutes, $77
Suzuki Lessons: 30 minutes, $49; 45 minutes, $67; 60 minutes, $83
Summer 2025 Lessons Discounts
New Student 5 Lesson Package (20% savings)
30 min – $176; 45 min – $244; 60 min – $308
Continuing Student 8 Lesson Package (10% savings)
Traditional Lessons: 30 min -$316; 45 min – $439; 60 min – $554
Suzuki Lessons: 30 min -$353; 45 min – $482; 60 min – $597
Fees
Registration Fee – All Individual Lesson and Suzuki Program students pay an annual $40 registration fee (maximum $80 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 $40.
Trial Lessons – Trial lesson fees are $45 for 30 minutes, $61 for 45 minutes, and $78 for 60 minutes.