Fees
Each term is made up of 18 weeks of private instruction and 15 weeks of group classes.Term 1 is September through January and Term 2 is February through June. Lessons can begin at any time during the semester. Tuition will be charged for remaining lessons only. All tuition fees are payable in advance by semester. Teachers take payment for lessons by cheque or cash and will issue a receipt. All registrations are subject to a yearly non-refundable fee of $30.00 (max $50 per family) payable to Arbutus Music Academy via cheque, cash or Paypal.
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VIOLIN/VIOLA/CELLO LESSONS
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30 min.
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$38 x 18 lessons = $684 per term
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(Includes Group Class and Orchestra)
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45 min.
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$45 x 18 lessons = $810 per term
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(Private lessons only)*
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60 min.
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$60 x 18 lessons = $1080 per term
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(Private lessons only)*
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* for 45 and 60 min. lessons, Group Classes are available for an additional fee
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GUITAR LESSONS
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30 min.
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$38 x 18 lessons = $684 per term
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(Includes Guitar Progressive Class)
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45 min.
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$45 x 18 lessons = $810 per term
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(Private lessons only)*
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60 min.
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$60 x 18 lessons = $1080 per term
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(Private lessons only)*
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* for 45 and 60 min. lessons, Guitar Progressive Class are available for an additional fee
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PIANO LESSONS AND ACCOMPANIMENT FEES
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30 min.
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$30 x 18 lessons = $540 per term
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(Private lessons only)
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45 min.
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$45 x 18 lessons = $810 per term
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(Private lessons only)
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60 min.
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$60 x 18 lessons = $1080 per term
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(Private lessons only)
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GROUP CLASSES
Please note that written approval from a private teacher is needed for students not registered at Arbutus Music Academy wishing to enroll in RCM Technique Classes
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CLASS
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DURATION
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FEE
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MIN. ENROLMENT
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MAX. ENROLMENT
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| Suzuki Beginner |
30 min. |
$150 ($10/class) |
N/A |
10 |
| Suzuki Book 1 |
40 min. |
$150 ($10/class) |
N/A |
10 |
| Suzuki/RCM Book 1/2 “Fusion” |
45 min. |
$150 ($10/class) |
N/A |
8 |
| Suzuki/RCM Book 2/3 “Fusion” |
45 min. |
$150 ($10/class) |
N/A |
8 |
| RCM 3 |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
8 |
| RCM 4 |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
8 |
| RCM 5 |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
6 |
| RCM 6 |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
6 |
| RCM 7 |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
6 |
| RCM 8 |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
6 |
| RCM 9 |
60 min. |
$300 ($20/class) |
3 |
5 |
| RCM 10 |
60 min. |
$300 ($20/class) |
3 |
5 |
| Adult Chamber Ensemble |
60 min. |
$300 ($20/class) |
3 |
8 |
| Viola 3/4/5 Fusion |
45 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
3 |
6 |
| Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Rudiments |
60 min. |
$300 ($20/class) |
2 |
10 |
| Harmony |
60 min. |
$375 ($25/class) |
2 |
10 |
| History |
60 min. |
$375 ($25/class) |
2 |
10 |
| Guitar Progressive Group |
60 min. |
$225 ($15/class) |
N/A |
10 |
| Adventures in Music |
40 min. |
$180 ($12/class) |
3 |
6 |
| Baby Adventures |
30 min. |
$180 ($12/class) |
2 |
4 |
| Arbutus Chamber Ensemble |
60 min.
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$150 ($10/class) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Arbutus Orchestra |
90 min. |
$150 ($10/class) |
N/A |
N/A |
* Classes in Green are free for students registered for 30 min. lessons
**Theory classes with less than minimum enrolment can be scheduled as private lessons for $40/hour ($600/semester)
Arbutus Orchestra is free for any student taking group classes at the Arbutus Music Academy
For more info regarding the Group Classes, including class times and Syllabi, please visit the Group Class Schedule page
Classes below minimum enrolment are subject to cancellation
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Trial Classes & Lessons: Trial Lessons and classes for new students for private lessons on violin, viola, piano, guitar and/or Adventures in Music may be booked by appointment with the office or individual teachers. New students are entitled to one free trial lesson with a teacher of their choice: additional trial lessons are charged $30 per 30 min. lesson.
