New students looking for private lessons will need to contact the Academy to be matched with a private instructor. Students who would like to try out a single sample lesson can contact us (816-235-2741) to be personally matched with an instructor.
The Academy charges an annual $100.00 registration fee for private lessons. The registration fee is divided between semesters ($40.00 for Fall and Spring, and $20.00 for Summer) so that if a student takes a semester off or starts late in the semester they do not have to pay the entire annual amount.
Students starting mid-semester will recieve prorated tuition.
Lesson length | Tuition |
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30 minutes, $36/lesson |
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45 minutes, $54/lesson |
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60 minutes, $72/lesson |
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Scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 school year will take place on May 10.
The Academy offers merit-based scholarships to outstanding musicians selected by audition. Current Academy students, as well as prospective Academy students, are eligible to audition for scholarships. Awards are applied directly to tuition at the Academy for private lessons or music classes for the following school year.
Applications are due by April 15.
Students must be nominated by a music teacher (Academy instructor, private instructor, band/orchestra director, etc.).
Employees and current students of UMKC are eligible for a 10% discount on private lessons (not applicable for group classes or events).
UMKC Alumni Discount
Alumni of UMKC are eligible for a 5% discount on private lessons (not applicable for group classes or events)
For more information on scholarships, how to apply, or to request an application form, please contact the Academy office by phone at (816) 235-2741 or email us.