Carnegie Mellon University

School of Music

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Tuition & Financial Aid

See below for 2022 - 2023 tuition rates, including lesson plans, and as well as instructions for applying for need-based financial aid.

Solo plan  
Lessons only, no electives

 

Fall (15 weeks)

Spring (15 weeks)

Summer (10 weeks)

30-minute lessons

$670

$670

$450

45-minute lessons

$1005

$1005

$675

60-minute lessons

$1340

$1340

$900

Duo Plan 
Lessons + 1 elective

 

Fall (15 weeks)

Spring (15 weeks)

Summer (10 weeks)

30-minute lessons

$775

$775

$515

45-minute lessons

$1165

$1165

$775

60-minute lessons

$1550

$1550

$1030



Trio plan 
Lessons + 2 electives (no Trio Plan in Summer)
 

Fall (15 weeks)

Spring (15 weeks)

30-minute lessons

$850

$850

45-minute lessons

$1275

$1275

60-minute lessons

$1700

$1700



Beginning Piano for Children Program (for current students and newly accepted)

 

Fall (15 weeks)

Spring (15 weeks)

Summer (10 weeks)

BP Program Includes:

  • Weekly group piano class
  • Weekly group Dalcroze Eurhythmics class
  • Weekly 30-minute private lesson
  • Books & materials

$1000

$1000

$1000

Beginning Violin for Children Program (for newly accepted students)

 

Fall (15 weeks)

Spring (15 weeks)

Summer (10 weeks)

BV Program Includes:

  • Weekly group piano class
  • Weekly group Dalcroze Eurhythmics class
  • Weekly 30-minute private lesson
  • Books & materials

$1000

$1000

$1000

Chamber Music (for students ages 12+ 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 and must be registered for separately.

$550

$550

$340

Elective classes only 

 

Fall (15 weeks)

Spring (15 weeks)

Summer (10 weeks)

Electives

  • Music Theory (Fall/Spring)
  • Music History (Fall/Spring)
  • Dalcroze Eurhythmics (All sessions)
  • Jazz & Improvisation (Fall/Spring)
  • Group String Class/Chamber Music (Fall/Spring)
  • Introduction to Sound & Recording (Spring 2022 only)

$190

$190

$155

To apply for Financial Aid, please read the instructions in the form below very carefully, complete the form, and submit.  

Financial Aid Form

SELECTION POLICY

Financial aid awards are determined based on a holistic review of the application materials.  Awards are calculated on a sliding scale based on household income and will not cover full tuition.  Please note: financial aid awards are determined at the beginning of the academic year in the Fall, but will be applied in equal percentage amounts to Fall, Spring, and Summer tuition fees.  Please submit an application for each child in your household you wish to receive aid for.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

In addition to completing this application, please provide supplemental financial information:
Page 1 of your most recent IRS Form 1040 – preferred
A copy of your most recent W-2
Proof of Unemployment (i.e. Statement of Benefits)
Proof of Social Security (i.e. Statement of Benefits)
We encourage you to submit a statement along with your application materials to express how financial assistance will benefit your child(ren).  If you do NOT have any supplemental financial materials as requested above, your application for financial aid will not be considered.

APPLICATION SCHEDULE

For priority consideration, all materials must be received by Friday, August 12, 2022.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time.
RETURN ALL MATERIALS TO:
Music Preparatory School
Hall of the Arts 137
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
music-preparatory@andrew.cmu.edu / 412.268.3667
To apply, fill out the form here.
To claim discounts, please contact Jessica Dey Kademenos after you have paid your families tuition in full, and a discount will be issued in the form of a refund.  Discount codes cannot be used through the online store at this time.

Double Majors
-Double Major students will receive a 15% discount off of their total semester fees.
 
Family Discount
-All families with 2 or more students may receive a 5% discount off of 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 off of their total semester fees.
 
Early Bird Discount
-Register before Friday, August 19 to receive a $10 Early Bird Discount.
 
**Please note: Families may only use 1 discount code per transaction.**