Denison University Suzuki Program
Tuition and Policies
The Denison University Suzuki Program follows the Denison University calendar. 14 lessons and 7 group lessons are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.
30 minute lessons: $430
45 minute lessons: $590
60 minute lessons: $765
There are no additional fees for group lessons, recitals, and most special events for students enrolled in the Program.
Workshops featuring guest clinicians may require an additional fee.
Term Agreement
During the first week of each semester, a term agreement must be
completed and signed by the parent/guardian for each student enrolled
in the Denison Suzuki Program. This agreement states that the family
is financially committed to instrumental lessons for the duration of
the fourteen-week semester. A decision to discontinue lessons before
the end of a fourteen-week semester still leaves the family obligated
to pay for the entire fourteen-week term. This policy guarantees the
teachers’ salaries and schedules.
Families receive a bill for the entire semester from Denison University after the fourth week of the semester. Once a student fills a studio time slot, the parents/student are responsible for the entire semester fee.
Group Only fee: $130
Occasionally a student not enrolled in the Denison University Suzuki Program for private lessons but affiliated with a Denison Suzuki instructor will be allowed to enroll in group lessons only. These students will be able to attend group, recitals, and special events.
Chamber Music fee: $185
Chamber Music Only fee: $220
Our Chamber Music program is more intensive than our regular group classes which are included in the semester fee. There will be an additional charge of $185 per semester for students taking private lessons who participate in Chamber Group For example, a student taking an hour lesson per week and chamber group will pay $765 + $185 or $950 per semester. Students participating in Chamber Group only will pay a fee of $220 per semester.
Summer Semester
The Summer semester begins the first week of May and consists of a minimum of 6 lessons. Families may enroll for more lessons based on the availability of their teacher(s).
Group Lessons
Students are expected to attend group lessons when offered for their level of proficiency. We will make every effort to hold group lessons as scheduled. If a cancellation is necessary due to severe weather or non usability of the building, the lesson or event cannot be rescheduled and no money will be refunded.
There are no group lessons in the summer.
Missed Lessons
If your child is sick or contagious, please cancel your lesson instead of exposing the teacher and other students to illness. If a lesson time needs to be missed, please try to switch times with another student and notify the teacher of the change. There are no make-up times or reimbursement for missed lessons.
Problem Resolution
If an issue or problem arises with your child’s individual or group teacher, please contact that teacher directly to discuss your concerns. Discussing problems with a different teacher or other parents is not productive and often leads to misinformation. If, after contacting the teacher involved, you are still unable to resolve the issue, please contact Jim Van Reeth, program director, vanreethj@denison.edu.
Supervision of Children
Suzuki students are known for their exemplary behavior. Thank you for teaching them to respect our learning environment. Please continue to supervise them while they are on campus for private and group lessons. Children should not be left alone outside classrooms or buildings. It is helpful to have quiet activities planned for them and their siblings while they are waiting for lessons.
Performance Shirts
Every student will be issued a performance
shirt to wear when requested at special events. There is no additional
fee for the shirt unless it is lost or destroyed and a replacement is
needed. Before exchanging your shirt for a larger size, please launder
it and return it to your teacher.
Parking
Please plan to arrive early to your lesson so you have time to find a space. Visitor parking is available in the Burke Hall parking lot and in the Burton Morgan Center. Parking in front of the music building is NOT a good option because you may be ticketed around the construction area.
If you have any questions regarding our tuition and policies, please contact Eric or Mary George at georgem@denison.edu.