Tuition
Private Lessons & Individual Music Therapy
Tuition is for enrollment, not just attendance at lessons. The academic year runs September through June, and includes a total of 37 lessons. Tuition for lessons is prorated for those who start mid-year. The Summer months (July & August) offer more flexibility. Students may sign up for a predetermined number of lessons at the regular lesson rate. An annual non-refundable registration fee of $75 is charged per family for students participating in private lessons.
2025-2026 Rates
30 Minute Lessons - $199.10/month
45 Minute Lessons - $284.20/month
60 Minute Lessons - $361.90/month
30 Minute Lessons - $226.60/month
45 Minute Lessons - $311.70/month
60 Minute Lessons - $389.40/month
Adaptive Lessons or Music Therapy
30 Minute Sessions - $191.70/month
45 Minute Sessions - $284.20/month
60 Minute Sessions - $361.90/month
2026-2027 Rates
30 Minute Lessons - $204.65/month
45 Minute Lessons - $291.60/month
60 Minute Lessons - $371.15/month
30 Minute Lessons - $232.15/month
45 Minute Lessons - $319.10/month
60 Minute Lessons - $398.65/month
Adaptive Lessons or Music Therapy
30 Minute Sessions - $204.65/month
45 Minute Sessions - $291.60/month
60 Minute Sessions - $371.15/month
Classes, ensembles, & workshops take place throughout the year and rates vary depending on their class length and duration. Fees are due in full at the time of registration.
Group Classes & Ensembles
Scholarships
Music Center offers a variety of tuition discounts and scholarships to make our programs more affordable. If you are in need tuition assistance to participate, please review the following information, then complete the application and submit it to our office.
Tuition Assistance Awards are eligible for:
30-minute Private Lessons: Registration in one set of Tradition or Suzuki Academy lessons per student, any instrument, for the duration of one academic school year.
30-minute Adaptive Lessons: Registration in one set of Adaptive lessons per student, any instrument, for the duration of one academic school year.
30-minute Private Music Therapy: Registration in one set of private Music Therapy sessions, for the duration of one academic school year or per quarterly enrollment.
Group Classes, Ensembles, and Creative Music Making: Registration in one class or ensemble per student, per term.
How to Apply
Understand the Cost
Tuition assistance students must register for the whole school year, or the remainder of the current school year for those who start mid-term. Payment plans are available, fees may apply.
Tuition assistance does not cover summer term or the annual $75 registration fee.
Gather Documentation
Your most recent tax return is preferred, however if it does not reflect your current financial status or you were not required to file taxes in the past year, we will accept additional financial documents such as paystubs, bank statements, social security benefit notices, etc.
Be sure to redact sensitive information such as social security numbers, bank account numbers, etc.
Fill Out & Submit Your Application
Applications must be 100% complete in order to be considered.
Use the “Statement of Need” section to include any additional details about your situation that we should be aware of.
Drop off your application in person at the office, send via email (sensitive information redacted!) or mail to P.O. Box 30575, Seattle, WA 98113.
Complete Your Registration
Award details will be sent via email after your application has been reviewed.
You must contact the office to make payment arrangements prior to attending lessons, classes or rehearsals.
Additional Factors may be considered:
Instructor/reference statements and comments (i.e. student’s interest and progress)
Volunteerism and engagement in Music Center community
Single or dual parent household and level of outside child support
Family difficulties such as illness, job loss, bankruptcy, death, etc.
Level of tuition assistance awarded to the student in previous years by Music Center
Size of family and number of family members participating at Music Center
Guidelines for Scholarships
Tuition assistance can cover up to 100% of fees for group classes/ensembles and up to 70% for private lessons.
Awards are based on taxable income, not adjusted gross income.
Deadlines:
Private Lessons & Individual Music Therapy Deadline:
June 15, 2026 for students continuing in 2026-27
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline.
Group Class, Ensembles & Creative Music Making
Fall Term: September 1st
Winter Term: December 1st
Spring Term: March 15th