Independent Conservatory

The Independent Conservatory contains the exact same curriculum as the Professional Conservatory, but is open to all ages. It is perfect for students who want to pursue music at a professional level, without the restrictions of the Professional track.

Program Structure

1 Initial Grade, followed by 8 additional grades (9 levels total)

Lesson Format

Lessons are private, which includes:
– Technique
– Music theory
– Ear training
– Sight reading
Lesson duration is based on the student’s level.

Instruments available for this program:

Instruments available for this program:

– Acoustic guitar
– Bass guitar
– Cello
– Drums
– Piano
– Singing
– Violin
– Music Theory

Billing

Billing is monthly.

Tuition

Initial Grade

Weekly: 30 min private lesson
Monthly group musicianship class
Tuition: $850/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $212.5)

Grade 1

Weekly: 30 min private lesson
Monthly musicianship class
Tuition: $850/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $212.5)

Grade 2

Weekly: 30 min private lesson
Biweekly musicianship class
Tuition: $1050/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $262.5)

Grade 3

Weekly: 30 min private lesson
Weekly musicianship/theory class
Tuition: $1200/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $300)

Grade 4

Weekly: 45 min private lesson
Weekly theory/ear training
Monthly studio
Tuition: $1625/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $406.25)

Grade 5

Weekly: 45 min private lesson
Weekly theory
Biweekly ear training/sight reading
Monthly studio class
Tuition: $2,250/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $562.5)

Grade 6

Weekly: 60 min private lesson
Weekly theory/ear training and sight reading
Ensemble participation
Monthly studio class
Tuition: $2,800/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $700)

Grade 7

Weekly: 60 min private lesson
Weekly musicianship
Ensemble coaching
Performance workshop
Tuition: $3200/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $800)

Grade 8

Weekly: 60 min private lesson
Weekly advanced theory
Weekly ear training
Ensemble coaching
Studio class
Tuition: $4000/semester – can be paid monthly (4 payments of $1000)

Exams and Promotion

Exams are held at the end of every level that must be passed to move on to the next level.

Attendance Policy

Up to eight absences per school year. Group lesson make-ups are on Saturdays.

School Year

The school year starts at the beginning of September and ends in June.

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