Instrumental Lessons
We look forward to welcoming your family into our Suzuki community! Please read through the information on this page and be sure to read our Policies before registering for lessons. The link to our registration page can be found at the bottom of this page.
2023-2024 Tuition
These tuition rates are for the full academic school year, September through June, following our Calendar. Summer semester is billed separately.
30 Minute Lessons - $2,981
45 Minute Lessons - $3,696
60 Minute Lessons - $4,408
75 Minute Lessons - $4,835
Tuition Includes: weekly private lesson, weekly group classes, all recitals, concerts and special events, parent education classes.
Need-based scholarships are available through the 501c3 organization, Friends of Ridgefield Suzuki School.
Fees
$55 New Student Materials Fee - Violin/Viola (Beginners only. Includes box instrument and bow, Suzuki book 1, and CD, and School T-Shirt)
$35 New Student Materials Fee - Piano/Cello (Beginners only. Includes Suzuki Book 1 and CD, and School T-Shirt)
Payment Options
A $250 deposit is collected at the time of registration in order to hold the private lesson time slot. This deposit will be deducted from the annual tuition.
Semester Payments - Tuition is divided into 2 payments. Payments will be automatically deducted on September 1 and January 1. Summer semester is billed separately.
Monthly Payment Plan - Tuition is paid in 10 equal payments. Payments will be automatically deducted on first of the month, September through June. Summer semester is billed separately.
You are registering for the full academic year, September through June. Please see our Policies page for details on withdrawal, prorated tuition for mid-year registration, lesson cancellation policy, etc.
Group Class
Group class in an integral component of the Suzuki Method and is required of all students. Below is the group class schedule for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Your child will be placed into the appropriate level group class upon registration.
| Class | Day/Time |
|---|---|
| Violin Pre-Twinkle (Beginner) | Saturday, 8:45-9:15am or Tuesday 4:30-5:00pm |
| Violin Book 1A (polished Twinkle Var. A) | Saturday, 9:15-10:00am or Tuesday 5:00-5:45pm |
| Violin Book 1B - 2 (polished Perpetual Motion) | Saturday 10:00am-10:45am or Tuesday 5:45-6:30pm |
| Violin Book 3-4 | Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm or Wednesday 4:45pm-5:30pm |
| Violin book 5-6 | Wednesday 6:15pm-7:15pm |
| Violin Book 7+ Performance Class | Monday 7:00-8:00pm |
| Cello Beginner | Saturday 9:15am-10:00am |
| Cello Intermediate | Tuesday 5:30pm-6:15pm |
| Cello Ensemble (Late Middle and HS Cellists) | Thursday 7:00-8:00pm |
| Piano Mozart Class (Beginner) | Saturday, 12:45-1:15pm or Monday 5:00-5:30pm | Piano Beethoven Class (Intermediate) | Monday, 5:30-6:15pm | Piano Chopin Class (Late Intermediate - approx. Bk. 3-6) | Monday, 6:15-7:00pm or Saturday 1:15-2:00pm |
*Schedule is subject to change.
Enrichment Classes
We offer optional enrichment classes. These are in addition to our normal curriculum. These classes meet during the school year (no summer).
| Class | Day and Time | Open to... | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music | Chamber groups will rehearse weekly at a day/time mutually agreeable for families and teacher. | Open to ALL INSTRUMENTS Late Book 2+ |
45 min. sessions - $546 for the year 60 min. sessions - $656 for the year |
| Fiddling | Wednesdays 5:30-6:150pm | Open to all string students Mid Book 1 through Book 4 |
$410 for the year |
| Reading Orchestra | Saturdays 10:45-11:30am | Open to all string students Mid Book 1 through Book 3 |
$410 for the year |
| Viola for Violinists | TBD based on availability of enrolled students | Open to violinists Book 4+ |
$410 for the year |
| Parent Orchestra (No experience required!) |
One weeknight a month, 8:30pm | Open to all! | FREE |