Lesson Registration & Tuition
Registration
- Register here: SPC New Student Registration Form
- Upon receiving confirmation of your registration, our staff will connect you with an instructor.
- Students may indicate a preferred instructor during registration, though placement is not guaranteed.
Program Benefits
- The use of an accompanist is included in the semester tuition, which covers the cost of a pianist for all SPC recitals. Each student is allotted (1) rehearsal per performance with the accompanist.
- Additionally, all SPC students receive free admission to all Music eX concerts, a discount on our summer programs, and an invitation to attend a program-wide, end-of-semester celebration.
Tuition
Tuition is due prior to the first lesson. Structured monthly payments are available.
| SPC Private Lesson Tuition Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 30 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
60 Minutes |
| Semester Tuition | $620 | $876 | $1,100 |
Group classes have an additional fee of $160 per semester.
- Suzuki Studies Information
- Payments may be made by semester or in four monthly installments.
- Students will be charged a one-time enrollment fee of $125.
- Students who join mid-term will receive a pro-rated tuition fee.
- Monthly payments are due on the 1st day of each month.
- Families with three or more students receive tuition discounts.
- Contact us at spc@louisville.edu for more information about payment plans.
Payment Options
Checks
- Make payable to "University of Louisville" and include “String Prep Center” in the memo line, along with the student’s name.
- Checks may be mailed to University of Louisville, School of Music,Attn: String Preparatory Center, Louisville, KY 40292.
- Checks may also be delivered in person to the School of Music office or the after- hours drop box.
- A $30 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
Card (Visa/Mastercard/Discover)
- Pay online using the following link: https://louisville.edu/music/payment/spc
- When asked for an invoice number, enter “SPC”
- You may also pay with card via phone at (502) 852-1859.
- A 2.5% fee will be applied to all credit card payments.
Cash
- Exact change only will be accepted in person. Contact spc@louisville.edu to set up this payment option.
Late Payments
Tuition in full or the first monthly installment is due prior to the start of each semester. Following the first installment, each monthly payment is due by the 1st day of each month. Late payments will incur a $10 late fee per day. If payment is not received by the 5th day of the month, lessons will be placed on hold until the payment is completed.
Financial Aid
Partial scholarship awards and financial assistance may be granted to select students who qualify. If you wish to be considered for financial aid, please fill out the following form: