Tuition Information

At New Ulm Suzuki School of Music, we recognize that our students embark on their musical journeys at various points in their lives. Each individual’s story is unique, contributing to the richness of the New Ulm Suzuki experience. To begin, reach out to us, and we will help you discover the ideal class, ensemble, or program tailored for you or your child. After you make your choice, tuition and fees can be paid in cash, check, or ACH. Local programs may be able to provide financial assistance to students until they complete high school.

To ensure your child’s spot in our enriching programs, a non-refundable registration fee of $100 is required at the time of enrollment. This fee not only secures their placement for the upcoming summer and school year sessions but also helps us maintain the high-quality experience we strive to provide.

We offer flexible payment options for lessons, allowing you to choose between monthly, semester, or advance payments, with a 5% discount available for those who pay annually upfront. You can take advantage of the full tuition payment option upon registration to receive a 5% discount, which can be paid in cash or by check. For semester payments, billing occurs on September 1 and January 1, and can be made through check. If you prefer monthly payments, an ACH payment is required, with a 1% convenience fee applied each month. 

Payment Options
1. Pay entire tuition by cash or check at the time of registration to receive a 5% discount.
2. Pay tuition each semester by cash or check on September 1 and January 1.
3. Pay tuition monthly by ACH (required) with a 1% convenience fee​ added per month.

Level 1 Lesson Fees
​20 Minute Lesson – $78.00 per month
30 Minute Lesson – $102.00 per month
45 Minute Lesson – $126.00 per month
60 Minute Lesson – $150 per month

Level 2 Lesson Fees
​20 Minute Lesson – $72.00 per month
30 Minute Lesson – $90.00 per month
45 Minute Lesson – $114.00 per month​

At the time of enrollment, we request a deposit check of $200 for volunteer hours or the equivalent of five volunteer hours for each family. If the necessary volunteer hours are not completed by the conclusion of the school year, the full deposit of $200 will be cashed due to our strict all-or-nothing policy.

Please notify the school in advance if a student cannot attend their lesson. All lessons must be paid for, even if missed. Make-up lessons may be granted by the teacher for student illness, required school or religious activities with prior notice, or a death in the family.

Students who begin lessons later in the semester are required to pay the monthly fee for the duration of the semester, and the registration fee, which is nonrefundable, must be paid in full at the time lessons commence.

If you find that you need to stop your lessons, please let our staff know in writing at least eight days in advance. Remember that registration fees and class fees are not eligible for a refund. If you have already paid tuition, you can transfer it to another student in your family, keep it for future classes, or request a refund by check. Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for any missed class sessions. If you wish to withdraw from lessons or class, please contact your teacher before the next payment is due to avoid being charged for the upcoming payment.