Tuition Fees

CALENDAR

Sharon Music Academy Academic year consists of Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.Fall and Spring semester each consists of 20 weeks of private instructions. For students, enrolling after the start of the semester the number of lessons will be prorated. For summer semester students can choose the number of lessons and dates of the lessons. Group programs usually run in 8, 12 or18 lessons sessions, which can cross semester boundaries.

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE

There is an annual registration fee of $40 per student or $55 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.

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

TUITION FOR PRIVATE LESSONS

Tuition for the Fall or Spring Semester ( semester is based on 20 lessons ) may be paid in full or in 4 monthly installments (Payment Plan). Academy has an open enrollment – you can start lessons at any time. If the lessons start after the beginning of the semester, the number of lessons and installments will be prorated accordingly.

Tuition for the lessons in the Summer Semester must be paid in full before the first lesson in the semester.

For all payment options please refer to SMA Policies page. All tuition fees below are per semester.

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

  • 30 min lesson – $1000 ($250 per installment, $50 per extra lesson)
  • 45 min lesson – $1360 ($340 per installment, $68 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1780 ($445 per installment, $89 per extra lesson)

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Guitar

  • 30 min lesson – $900  ($225 per installment, $45 per extra lesson)
  • 45 min lesson – $1160 ($290 per installment, $58 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1600 ($400 per installment, $80 per extra lesson)

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Voice

  • 45 min lesson – $1360 ($340 per installment, $68 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1780 ($445 per installment, $89 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 – $1100 ($225 per installment, $55 per extra lesson)
  • 45 min lesson – $1500 ($375 per installment, $75 per extra lesson)
  • 60 min lesson – $1940 ($485 per installment, $97 per extra lesson)

MISCELLENEOUS FEES

Piano Accompaniment Fees for Recitals, Competitions and Performances

    • Sight Reading Accompaniment – $45
      15 min of rehearsal time and performance
    • Concerto Accompaniment – $90/hour
      for rehearsals and $15 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 - $270
  • Jolly Keys
    12 lessons session - $270
  • Jolly Notes
    12 lessons session - $240

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
    8 lessons session - $195
  • Jazz Improvisation
    8 lessons session - $195
  • Ensembles and Chamber Groups
    16 rehearsals/school year - $280
  • Glee Club
    16 lessons/school year - $280

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