2025-26 Studio at Cambridge Music Consortium
Welcome back to all returning CMC students and families!
Please familiarize yourself with the information on this page and then click the “2025-26 REGISTRATION” link at the bottom of this page to sign-up for lessons:
Registration forms are due by August 22.
Tuition invoices will follow once a lesson schedule has been agreed upon.
The invoice must be paid (either in full or in part) by the first scheduled lesson, or it will be subject to a late fee.
What’s New
Every year, I make small adjustments to my studio structure in order to better serve my students. For 2025-26, lesson rates have increased by the usual 3% to keep pace with CMC’s rental fees and required tuition minimums. I have consolidated the previous administrative fees into a once-annual “registration fee” covering group activities, recitals, and library supplies.
I have reinstated the “Studio Program” designation for full, 30-week enrollment and added a 15-week “Flex Program” geared toward adult students who prefer a biweekly lesson cadence.
Offerings + Rates
Studio Program
My studio operates on a nine-month academic calendar, from September to May. Enrolled students receive 30 weeks of 1:1 private lessons, periodic enrichment activities (studio class, special projects, practice coaching, parent conferences, etc.), and at least two recital opportunities.
+ 60min tier = $3,430 total or $393 monthly (nine installments) **
+ 45min tier = $2,800 total or $320 monthly
+ 30min tier = $2,110 total or $241 monthly
Flex Program
Geared toward adult students, this enrollment includes 15 weeks of 1:1 private lessons (biweekly), enrichment and recital activities, and the option of longer (90min) lessons.
+ 90min tier = $2,500 total or $286 monthly
+ 60min tier = $1,840 total or $211 monthly
+ 45min tier = $1,525 total or $175 monthly
Tuition Breakdown
+ 60min lessons are valued at $106 each // 45min lessons at $85 // 30min lessons at $62
+ once-annual registration fee of $250 divided as follows -
$100 toward enrichment activities (studio class, special projects, practice supports, etc.)
$100 toward fall + spring studio recitals (venue rental, piano rehearsals, reception)
$50 toward supplemental materials (chin rests, shoulder rests, music library)
** Credit card and digital payments carry a 3% processing fee.
Key Policies
Student Absences
Absences are excused if caused by illness/emergency, or if 48+hrs notice is given for an approved reason (ex. significant academic/athletic/artistic conflict, family obligation, planned travel).
Absences are unexcused if less than 48hrs notice has been provided for a non-emergency reason, or if the reason given is unapproved (ex. studying for finals, didn’t practice this week).
Makeups / Lesson Credits
Makeup credits are issued for excused absences or teacher absences only. If a pattern of chronic absence emerges, the teacher may cap the number of makeup credits allowed. Makeup lessons will stick closely to the usual teaching schedule (Mon/Tues/Wed/Sun) - if a makeup timeslot cannot be found, an equivalent asynchronous assignment will be offered.
My Music Staff
Every student and parent in my studio receives a dedicated, password-protected portal on My Music Staff (the software platform I use to manage studio admin). MMS portals display currently scheduled lessons (syncable to all major calendar apps!), account balances, online resources (recordings, links), and lesson notes or repertoire guides. Please bookmark your MMS portal and check it periodically.
Financial Aid + Equipment Loan
For 8+ years, I taught exclusively for non-profit organizations offering tuition-free or affordable lessons. Though I currently teach in a market-rate, private studio setting, my values haven’t changed - I still believe that violin lessons should be accessible to anyone with the desire to learn.
As such, I redirect 10% of my studio’s revenue toward an internal scholarship fund. I distribute these funds amongst returning students who have indicated financial need and demonstrated a significant commitment to violin study.
Students who are ready for advanced instruments might not yet be in a financial position to purchase them. To assist with this need, I currently loan out two of my professional-level bows on a rotating basis.