Tuition and Policies

Private Lessons, Tier I-A (14 per Semester)

LHSOM Faculty (Full Time with Doctorates)

• 30-minute lessons (at $31.50 per lesson): $441.00/semester
• 45-minute lessons (at $47.25 per lesson): $661.50/semester
• 60-minute lessons (at $63.00 per lesson): $882.00/semester

Private Lessons, Tier I-B (14 per Semester)

 LHSOM Faculty (Part Time)

• 30-minute lessons (at $24.68 per lesson): $345.45/semester
• 45-minute lessons (at $37.01 per lesson): $518.18/semester
• 60-minute lessons (at $49.35 per lesson): $690.90/semester

Private Lessons, Tier II (14 per Semester)

  Post-Graduate Students with Pedagogy Training

• 30-minute lessons (at $21.00 per lesson): $294.00/semester
• 45-minute lessons (at $31.50 per lesson): $441.00/semester
• 60-minute lessons (at $42.00 per lesson): $588.00/semester

Private Lessons, Tier III (14 per Semester)

  Graduate Students with Pedagogy Training

• 30-minute lessons (at $19.43 per lesson): $271.95/semester
• 45-minute lessons (at $29.14 per lesson): $407.93/semester
• 60-minute lessons (at $38.85 per lesson): $543.90/semester

Private Lessons, Tier IV (14 per Semester)

  Undergraduate Students with Pedagogy Training

• 30-minute lessons (at $18.38 per lesson): $257.25/semester
• 45-minute lessons (at $27.56 per lesson): $385.88/semester
• 60-minute lessons at ($36.75 per lesson): $514.50/semester

Tuition is non-refundable and payable in two advance installments.

1. The first payment for Spring 2024 is due January 22, 2024 and the second payment is due Monday, March 18, 2024.
2. Payment: You may pay online with a credit card, or by check. There is no charge for credit card use. For online payments: please see our Tuition page. 

Please note that non-payment of your bill will result in the discontinuing of lessons, group classes and ensembles.

There will be no refunds or prorating for tuition already paid if the student leaves the Preparatory Division in the middle of a semester. The Preparatory Division does not offer sibling discounts.

1. Makeup Lessons: no makeup lessons will be given for student absences. Tuition is handled as with any private school, where a day missed is not reimbursed. If the teacher misses a lesson, the lesson will be made up.
2. If you will miss a lesson, please notify the teacher 24 hours before the lesson if possible.
3. There will be no refunds for missed lessons.
4. Please see the explanation of our policy regarding makeup lessons.

1. Preparatory Division students must perform in solo and ensemble recitals as directed by the teacher.
2. Suitable concert attire must be worn (ask your teacher for details).
3. Exemplary concert etiquette must be observed at all times.
4. In keeping with our mission to provide a supportive and professional atmosphere, families are asked to remain for the duration of the recital they choose to attend.

1. Exemplary conduct must be observed at all times by students and their families.
2. Families must not leave students unattended on the University of Idaho campus.

Practice

A regular practice schedule is vitally important to the success of the each student. Each instructor will provide guidelines for effective practice at home. The following items are essential. Please be sure:

• Student has daily access to an instrument that is in good working condition.
• Student maintains the specified daily (5-7 days per week) minimum practice.
• A regular practice routine is established and maintained; we recommend the same time each day, free from interference (phone, TV, siblings, etc.).
• Student follows the assignment carefully.
• All books and materials are brought to lessons/classes. If appropriate, an instrument in good working condition is brought to the lesson/class.
• Parent listens supportively to the practice session periodically. Younger students especially enjoy having a parent present (but not necessarily "directing things") in the room during practicing. Parent sits in on lesson, when instructor deems appropriate.