Tuition Fees

CALENDAR

Sharon Music Academy Academic year consists of Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The Fall and Spring semesters consist of 20 lessons each. For students enrolling after the start of the semester, the number of lessons will be prorated. Students can choose the number of lessons in the Summer semester according to their summer plans and vacation schedule. Group programs usually run in 8, 12, or 18 lesson sessions, which can cross semester boundaries.

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE

There is an annual registration fee of $50 per student or $65 per family (more than one person) per year. Annual Registration fee is non-refundable. This fee is due at the time of registration with a completed registration form for each new and returning student.

2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

TUITION FOR PRIVATE LESSONS

For the Fall or Spring Semesters, tuition may be paid in full with a lump sum or through SMA Payment Plan (SPP). SPP is based on four equal monthly installments. SPP includes an additional processing fee of $5 per installment. Academy has an open enrollment – students can start lessons at any time. The number of lessons and installments will be prorated accordingly. The Summer Semester tuition must be paid in full before the first lesson in the semester.
For all payment options, please refer to the SMA Policies page. Tuition fees for the entire Fall/Spring semester are listed below.

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Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Music Theory, Audio Engineering

  • 30 min lesson – $1060 ($265 per installment, $53 per extra lesson)
  • 45 min lesson – $1420 ($355 per installment, $71 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1900 ($475 per installment, $95 per extra lesson)

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Guitar

  • 30 min lesson – $960 ($240 per installment, $48 per extra lesson)
  • 45 min lesson – $1220 ($305 per installment, $61 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1700 ($425 per installment, $85 per extra lesson)

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Voice

  • 45 min lesson – $1440 ($360 per installment, $72 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1880 ($470 per installment, $94 per extra lesson)

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Piano Performance and Competition Program (requires audition). 
This program is taught by Music Director and may require extra number of lessons in the semester.

  • 30 min lesson – $1160 ($240 per installment, $58 per extra lesson)
  • 45 min lesson – $1580 ($390 per installment, $79 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $2000 ($500 per installment, $100 per extra lesson)

MISCELLENEOUS FEES

Piano Accompaniment Fees for Recitals, Competitions and Performances

    • Sight Reading Accompaniment – $60
      15 min of rehearsal time and performance
    • Concerto Accompaniment – $90/hour
      for rehearsals and $25 performance fee
    • Online Group Supervised Practice – $25/hour
      group is limited to 5 students

For travel of more than 25 miles additional fees may apply.

Group Music Programs

Unless noted, all group classes are 45 min long. Tuition for a group course or a program must be paid in full prior to the start of the course or the program.

Preschool Music Programs

  • Suzuki Violin "Pre-Twinklers"
    12 lessons session - $295
  • Jolly Keys
    12 lessons session - $295
  • Jolly Notes
    12 lessons session - $275

Suzuki Violin program requires a student to have a violin. Parents can rent a violin for about $25 a months from many local rental shops. SMA has a limited number of violins to rent as well.

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Group Classes and Programs

  • Music Theory
    12 lessons session - $300
  • Ensembles and Chamber Groups
    15 rehearsals/school year - $320

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