Tuition & Financial Aid
See below for 2023 - 2024 tuition rates, including lesson plans and as well as instructions for applying for need-based financial aid.
Tuition
Lesson and one elective
|
Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
30-minute lessons |
$800 |
$800 |
$530 |
45-minute lessons |
$1200 |
$1200 |
$795 |
60-minute lessons |
$1600 |
$1600 |
$1060 |
|
Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
30-minute lessons |
$190 |
$190 |
$125 |
45-minute lessons |
$190 |
$190 |
$125 |
60-minute lessons |
$190 |
$190 |
$125 |
Beginning Piano for Children Program (for current students and newly accepted)
Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
|
BP Program Includes:
|
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
Beginning Violin for Children Program (for newly accepted students)
Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
|
BV Program Includes:
|
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
Chamber Music (for students ages 8+ with audition)
Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
|
Chamber Music Program Includes Please note: Chamber Music may not by included as part of a lesson package elective and must be registered for separately. |
$550 |
$550 |
$340 |
Elective classes only
Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
|
Electives
|
$285 |
$285 |
$190 |
Financial Aid
To apply for Financial Aid, please read the instructions in the form below very carefully, complete the form, and submit.
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Discounts
Double Majors
Double Major students will receive a 15% discount on their total semester fees.
Family Discount
All families with 2 or more students may receive a 5% discount on their total semester fees.
**The Family Discount is applied to your family’s total tuition.**
CMU Faculty & Staff Discount
Students with parents who are current CMU faculty & staff may receive a 10% discount on their total semester fees.
Early Bird Discount
Register before Saturday, August 4th to receive a $10 Early Bird Discount.
**Please note: Families may only use 1 discount code per transaction.**