Tuition Rates - Effective August 2023 until further notice
It is the policy of Strickland Suzuki Strings that a parent or other responsible adult
be present for all lessons of students age 17 and younger.
LESSON LENGTHS & TUITION
TUITION
Tuition is the same amount each month, 12 equal payments, August-July
The tuition package is based on 36 lessons in that time period, but I’m typically available for about 40 regular weeks and various optional make up days
You are not required to stop at 36 lessons, but are encouraged to get as many as possible, up to 40. These extra lessons are “loyalty reward bonus”, and no additional charge!
Students who start after the first week of the Fall Semester will have their tuition prorated, and receive a customized lessons calendar
Typically students will receive 32-33 out of 36 lessons by the end of the school year in May. You will likely only “need” to take 3-4 lessons in the summer to complete your lessons package. This allows for flexibility, and the option for some extra lessons
Students who discontinue before completing 12 payments/36 lessons will have their lessons received to date set to the per lesson rate, and that total compared with payments to date.
Since for most of the year we’re running ahead in lessons and behind in payments (with the balance to be made up by the summer payments), discontinuing early typically results in about one extra month’s payment owed
INVOICING
Invoices are automatically generated on the 1st of each month
Payment must be made by the 15th
You may pay by check at lessons, or online. (Never miss another payment - ask me about how to set up autopay!)
If you cannot make a payment by the 15th, please reach out to me and I will work with you to create a personalized payment plan
A late fee of $15 will be charged on the 20th, or 5 days after your customized due date, unless other arrangements have been made
Calendar of 2024-25 Lesson Dates
Calendar of 2025-26 Lesson Dates
Family Discount
Family members receive the rate for their total combined lesson time, which usually ends up being about a $30 per month discount. Ex. two family members with 30-minute lessons would be charged the hour rate of $157.50, instead of two 30-minute rates $94.50+$94.50=$189.
Financial Hardship
I am a registered teacher with MusicLink Foundation, and as such offer a limited number of reduced tuition spaces to students who meet certain financial criteria. If you’re struggling financially please inquire about whether becoming a MusicLink student fits your circumstances
Other Charges
There may occasionally be other charges for music purchased or festival entry fees. You will always be notified of these in advance via a conversation at lesson, in email/lesson notes, or both.
Extras - at no extra charge!
Participating in the studio gives you access to participate as much or as little in you'd like in extra activities such as weekly Zoom Groups, monthly In Person Groups, and recitals several times a year. There is no additional charge for these, you're encouraged to participate as much as possible! There is also no discount for not participating in the "Extras".
AutoPay
If you’re not already on the AutoPay system, you may consider setting it up. Then you don’t have to worry about remembering to pay, tuition is automatically charged to your card on file the 1st of the month - easy! More info here: https://support.mymusicstaff.com/en/articles/1082
Updated June 8, 2025. Subject to amendment as needed.