TUITION & FEES
Individual (One-on-One) Classes
Standard School Tuition
30-minute individual lesson: $32.50 / lesson
45-minute individual lesson: $48.75 / lesson
60-minute individual lesson: $65.00 / lesson
(Note: Weekly lesson is required & Tuition is billed monthly)
Glenn Naydan’s & Maria Setiawan-Gore’s Tuition
AUDITION REQUIRED
30-minute individual lesson: $45.00 / lesson
45-minute individual lesson: $67.50 / lesson
60-minute individual lesson: $90.00 / lesson
(Note: Weekly lesson is required & Tuition is billed monthly)
60-minute master class $120.00 / lesson
Myrna Setiawan’s Tuition
AUDITION REQUIRED. Ms. Setiawan accepts students at Upper Intermediate / Advance Level only
45-minute individual lesson: $ 90.00 / lesson
60-minute individual lesson: $120.00 / lesson
(Note: Weekly lesson is required & Tuition is billed monthly)
60-minute master class $150.00 / lesson
GROUP CLASSES
Group Piano Classes (Ages 3-5) 12-week program
45-minute weekly $300.00 / 12-week session
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
Theory & Ear Training Classes (2-Quarter Course)
(Level: Theory I, Theory II, Theory III & Advanced Theory)
60-minute weekly $300.00 / Quarter (12-week)
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
Group Guitar Classes
45-minute weekly $300.00 / 12-week session
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
Guitar Ensemble
60-minute weekly $150.00 / month
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
Youth Choir
Preparatory Choir (60-minute weekly): $ 150.00 / month
Performance Choir (60-min weekly): $185.00 / month
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
Chamber Music (12-week program)
(Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets)
60-minute weekly $130.00/ month / person (at least 3 students in a group)
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
NCSM Youth Chamber Ensemble (3-session program: Fall, Spring, Summer)
60-minute rehearsal weekly $130.00 / month / student (for student currently enrolled in NCSM other program)
60-minute rehearsal weekly $165.00 / month / student (for student not enrolled in NCSM other program)
(Note: No Refunds/Credits/Make ups will be given if a student misses a class)
RECITAL, CONCERT & OTHER FEES
Monthly Solo & Chamber Recital
$10.00 / recital / person
Annual Award Recital
$25.00 / recital / person
MTAC/CM, Royal British and Other Exams
Varies depending on the level
Outside Performances & Competitions
Varies depending on the event
New Student Registration Fee
$40.00 / person
Returning Student Re-Enrollment Fee
$40.00 / person
Late Tuition Payment Fee
$10.00 Late Fee after the 8th of each month/student
$25.00 Late Fee after the 20th of each month/student
Returned Check Fee
$25.00/check
Students are responsible to purchase their required lesson materials, including sheet music and books. School Tuition does not cover these materials.
NCSM POLICY
A Non-Refundable $40 registration fee is required for all new students admitted to NCSM.
NCSM will E-mail tuition invoices to students/parents between the 20th to 25th day of every month for the following month tuition.
Tuition payment can be made by mail or in person and should be received on the 1st day of each billing month with a grace period until the 8th day of each month. Late fees: $10/student if payment is received after the 8th day, and $25/student if tuition is received after the 20th (No Exception). Late fees should be paid either during that month or included in the following month’s tuition.
A $25 fee will be charged for each returned check.
Attendance Policies
Students are expected to keep their agreed schedule. However, NCSM allows four absences/ academic year to use during SUMMER BREAK ONLY: June 1 – August 31 with at least 48-hour advance notice. (More notice is recommended). Cancellations beyond the four allowable absences will be charged. Any student who misses more than the four allowable unpaid absences consecutively can not be guaranteed to keep their reserved lesson time and will need to re-register as a new student if the student wishes to continue his/her studies. Reasonable number of Make-ups towards additional Absences during long vacation can be arranged with prior agreement from the instructor and NCSM.
Rescheduling will be provided upon the discretion of the teacher. Keep in mind that teachers have busy schedule, so NCSM has the right not to provide Make up lessons for those who are rescheduling too many times and abusing the privilege of Make-Ups. Students must have a legitimate reason for rescheduling. (* read NCSM Make Up policy). Students who fail to give 48-hour prior notice will forfeit their rights for that session, and no Make-Up or credit will be given. Do not schedule other activities (hospital/doctor appointments, sports, etc) on the lesson day / schedule.
Should a teacher need to be absent or become unavailable, Make-Up lesson will be arranged or a substitute teacher will be provided for the student.
In cases of emergencies (only for Extreme Illness or Car Accident – Doctor’s Note/School Early Dismissal/Police Record Required) when a student is unable to give an advance notice, a make-up lesson will be considered upon agreement with the teacher. NCSM do not accept any other reason for Late Notice and No credit will be given under these circumstances. Do not schedule other activities (hospital/doctor appointments, sports, etc) on the lesson day schedule. No Show / No Notice Will Not be considered for Make Ups.
No credits or make-up lessons will be given for students who miss any of the group, chamber music and orchestra classes.
Students must inform in writing both NCSM and the instructor at least 30 days in advance by filling out NCSM official withdrawal form if they decide to discontinue their lessons. No Excuse Absence(s) after the withdrawal notice date will be granted.
NCSM DOES NOT follow National Holidays. Classes are normally in session during these holidays. If either teacher or students need to reschedule, it has to be agreed upon ahead of time by notifying all parties involved including NCSM administration desk.
NCSM Official Holiday : December 24 – January 1. School will be closed and classes are not in session during these Holiday. Tuition will be automatically adjusted to number of classes in session during the month of December & January.