Fees
Students are invoiced on an annual basis. Payment will be collected in one of the following ways:
- Tuition may be paid in full. Students/families who pay their annual tuition and fees in full with cash, check, or ACH by August 20 receive a 5% discount on tuition. For payment by mail or ACH, discounts will be refunded within two weeks of receipt.
- Tuition may be paid in three quarterly installments on August 15, November 15, and February 15.
- Tuition may be paid in monthly installments. Monthly installments are automatically deducted from a credit card left on file. You must contact the office at the start of each new school year to set up a monthly payment plan. A $50 fee will be assessed for all payment plans.
- NOTE: Financial aid is available. Click here to learn more.
If a student discontinues prior to the end of the school year, an early withdrawal fee will be assessed. Discontinuation is effective on the date that a student submits written notification to the main office.
Under no circumstances will tuition be retroactively refunded or credited. Students are responsible for notifying the office of discontinuation in a timely manner.
Tuition is prorated for students starting after the school year begins.
Summer tuition is billed separately from the school year, and initial payment for summer lessons is due June 15. If you take more summer lessons than what you originally scheduled, you will receive a finalized summer invoice in September.
Please refer to our General Policies and Procedures for more information about enrollment and refund policies.
The Pasadena Conservatory of Music admits students of any race, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious affiliation, and ability. It does not discriminate in its admission, retention, financial aid, scholarship, educational policies, or school-administered programs.
Annual tuition is based on 36 weeks of instruction. Adult students are allowed to register on a quarterly basis (12 weeks) at the instructor’s discretion
Individual lessons
| Rate | Quarter | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute lessons | $70 | $840 | $2,520 |
| 45 minute lessons | $100 | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| 60 minute lessons | $128 | $1,536 | $4,608 |
| 75 minute lessons | $150 | $1,800 | $5,400 |
| 90 minute lessons | $175 | $2,100 | $6,300 |
Adult Ensemble/Class/History Offerings
| Semester | |
|---|---|
| Group Class/Ensemble, 60 minutes* | $576 |
| Group Class/Ensemble, 90-minutes* | $810 |
| Chamber Singers** | $306 |
| Sound Beginnings & Progressions | $396 |
| Baroque to Folk: Recorder Ensemble & Mariachi Pasadena! | $450 |
| Adult Flute Ensemble | $576 |
| Echoes of China Folk Ensemble | $900 |
| Music History, 90-minute classes (10 weeks) | $350 |
| Music History, 135-minute classes (10 monthly) | $210 |
| Music Theory Classes | $374 |
| Jazz Music Theory Class | $396 |
*Materials fee may apply
**Concurrent enrollment in Glee Club required
Individual Lessons
| Rate | Quarter | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute lessons | $70 | $840 | $2,520 |
| 45 minute lessons | $100 | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| 60 minute lessons | $128 | $1,536 | $4,608 |
| 75 minute lessons | $150 | $1,800 | $5,400 |
| 90 minute lessons | $175 | $2,100 | $6,300 |
Artist-Teacher Individual Lessons
| Rate | Quarter | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute lessons | $85 | $1,020 | $3,060 |
| 45 minute lessons | $127.50 | $1,530 | $4,590 |
| 60 minute lessons | $170 | $2,040 | $6,120 |
Youth Groups & Ensembles
| Rate | Semester | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music | $1,800/1,620* | ||
| Suzuki String Group Classes | $20 | $720/648* | $1,440/1,296* |
| Suzuki Pre-Twinkle | $1,152 | ||
| Musicianship for String Players | $1,188/648* | ||
| Youth Jazz Combo | $1,152/ | ||
| Mariachi Pasadena! | $25 | $450 | $900 |
| Music Theory (30 min)** | $792/432* | ||
| Music Theory (45 min)** | $1,188/648* | ||
| Repertoire/Studio Class | $25/hour |
*Discount for students concurrently enrolled in individual lessons.
**Materials Fee will apply
All levels
| Rate | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| $32 | $576 | $1,152 |
Material fee: $20-60
Late Payment Fee $25
Returned Check Fee $40
Individual Lesson Early Withdrawal Fee $175
YM Early Withdrawal Fee $0
Payment Plan Fee $50
Note: Tuition will be prorated if students enroll mid-year