Con Brio Violin Studio

2023-2024 Tuition policy

Monthly Tuition + Fees for each student due on the first of every month (electronic payment preferred – PayPal, ApplePay, Zelle, Venmo):

September 2023-May 2024: Tuition includes 30 lessons to be completed in 39 weeks.  The other 9 weeks allow for emergencies, 24-hour notice of holidays, illness, travel, STXSA events or recitals etc. for the student or teacher. Upon completion of 30 lessons earlier than May 31st, 2024, additional lessons can be added at a per-lesson fee.

• $100 Yearly Administration Fee per student
• $100 Yearly Recital fee per student – Recital fee goes towards venue rental (including live-stream and video recording), accompanist fee, and receptions
• Tuition will be raised annually.

Level	Lesson Length	Per lesson fee	Tuition for 30 lessons	Group Classes: 10 per semester: $12/class	Monthly tuition in 9 equal payments (30 lessons + group)
Book 6-10	75 minutes	$102	$3,060	$240	$367
Book 4-5	60 minutes	$82	$2,460	$240	$300
Book 2-3	45 minutes	$62	$1,860	$240	$233
Book 1	30 minutes	$42	$1,260	$240	$167

SUMMER TUITION – 4 lesson minimum, due June 1, 2024 – required to hold a spot for the following Fall:

Level	Lesson Length	4-lesson tuition		Optional additional summer lessons
Book 6-10	75 minutes	$408		$102/lesson
Book 4-5	60 minutes	$328		$82/lesson
Book 2-3	45 minutes	$248		$62/lesson
Book 1	30 minutes	$168		$42/lesson

Instruments

The Suzuki method encourages beginning an instrument at an early age. Since many children start at age 3 or 4, it is developmentally appropriate to begin on a “box violin” rather than one made out of wood. These can be easily made at home or bought for about $10. After a few months of learning preparatory skills, it is incredibly exciting to measure and take home the real violin!

Instrument rental or purchase is the responsibility of the parent.  Please do not order or buy one until your child has been measured!  Incorrect sizing can cause problems. There are many inexpensive violins and violas available, however, the majority of these are poorly constructed and should not be considered suitable.

I recommend renting the smallest sizes from local shops such as Lisle Violins since it is easy to switch sizes or repair. Buying a violin is recommended soon after because investing in an instrument allows your family to trade it in for better and better quality.