CMS instruction will take place both in-person and virtually for 2021.
Private Lessons
Private instruction in: Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Strings, Voice, and Woodwinds.
Our private lesson program offers 12 or 6 lessons either in-person or virtual (pending availability of instructors).
Students may select 30-minute, 45-minute or 1-hour lessons. All in-person lessons are offered at the UofSC School of Music building and lesson times are arranged on an individual basis.
Fall 2021 Dates
LESSON DATES: Lessons begin August 23 | Lessons end December 3
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: September 6 for 12 Lessons; October 18 for 6 Lessons
RECITALS: Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 **Time TBD
A signed waiver must be on file for each participant. A copy of the waiver will be sent via email upon receipt of registration and must be signed by the participant (or legal guardian if under 18) prior to the first lesson. You may also download the waiver from the right column and send it to cms@mozart.sc.edu.
Twelve 30-minute lessons: $330/$315*
Twelve 45-minute lessons: $450/$435*
Twelve 60-minute lessons: $585/$570*
Six 30-minute lessons: $165/$150*
Six 45-minute lessons: $245/$230*
Six 60-minute lessons: $325/$310*
*family/senior citizen/USC faculty and staff discount
A family discount is offered when more than one member of a family is enrolled in lessons or if a student is enrolled in more than one program of study through the CMS. USC faculty/staff and senior discounts are also offered.
Tuition can be paid in two installments for the 12-lesson option and is available upon request. Please email cms@mozart.sc.edu for details.
Dates for those paying in 2 installments are:
1. Prior to the first lesson
2. October 18 or before the 7th lesson
Community Music School parents and students receive end-of-semester reports (fall and spring) detailing progress and recommendations from their teachers.
At the end of each semester (fall and spring) students have the opportunity to prepare for and perform at recitals as a celebration of their accomplishments during the year. Students perform at the discretion of their teacher. CMS will also offer repertoire and audition classes in the summer months.
Tuition is due before lessons can begin. Discounts are offered for families with more than one member enrolled in lessons and classes through CMS; senior citizens; and USC faculty and staff. ($60 maximum discount per family for all CMS programs.)
A limited amount of financial aid is available. Awards are made as soon as possible after applications are submitted and until funds are depleted. Submit the financial aid form with your application for consideration.