Tuition & Registration
Transparent tuition, flexible options and a simple registration process designed to support long-term musical growth.
How Tuition Works
Belmont Academy runs on a semester model:
- Fall & Spring: 14 weeks of private lessons + recital
- Summer: 8 weeks of private lessons (no recital)
Tuition is paid at the start of the semester, which allows instructors to plan a curriculum that builds week to week.
Before You Register
You must contact us first. We'll recommend an instructor and confirm a lesson time before you register or pay.
Private Lesson Tuition (Fall/Spring)
Community Instructors & Belmont Professors
|
Time |
Price |
|
30 minutes |
$630 ($595 with discount*) |
|
45 minutes |
$905 ($815 with discount*) |
|
60 minutes |
$1,190 ($1,075 with discount*) |
Tenured Belmont University Professors
Prior approval/audition required; some professors require acceptance auditions.
|
Time |
Price |
|
30 minutes |
$795 ($715 with discount*) |
|
45 minutes |
$1,250 ($1,125 with discount*) |
|
60 minutes |
$1,500 ($1,350 with discount*) |
Suzuki Strings Tuition (Fall/Spring)
14 weeks of private lessons + 7 group classes + semester recital.
|
Time |
Price |
|
Pre-Twinkle (20 minutes) |
$605 ($550 with discount*) |
|
Book 1 & 2 (30 minutes) |
$685 ($620 with discount*) |
|
Book 3 & 4 (45 minutes) |
$925 ($845 with discount*) |
|
Book 5+ (60 minutes) |
$1,215 ($1,095 with discount*) |
*Suzuki tuition includes both private and group instruction.
Discount tuition applies if:
- You are a Belmont University employee or student
- You are a dependent of a Belmont employee
- You are enrolled in more than one set of lessons*
- You have a sibling simultaneously enrolled*
*Students must be enrolled for full semesters to qualify.
Weekly private lessons, recital participation, personalized curriculum from professional musicians and university faculty.
Full payment is due at registration. Limited two-payment plans (half at registration, half mid-semester) may be approved by the director.
Payment methods: secure online payment or check payable to Belmont University.
• Tuition is non-refundable after the third lesson except for documented illness/injury.
• Refunds exclude lessons already received.
• Refunds are prorated for remaining weeks.
• Requests must go through the Academy office.
[PLACEHOLDER: Add exact contact path for refund requests.]
Financial Assistance for Serious Students
Belmont Academy offers limited merit scholarships each year. Awards are granted through live auditions and are based on musical achievement and potential.
Next Merit Scholarship Auditions: April 25, 2026
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
CTA: Get Scholarship Alerts → Email Signup Module
FAQ (Tuition-Specific)
No. We use a semester model to support consistent progress.
See Refund Policy above.
In rare cases, yes. Contact the director.
We offer family and employee discounts and limited merit scholarships.
Our Staff
Carrie Kimbrough
Director of Belmont Academy
Amanda Rebstock
Graduate Assistant
Email:
belmontacademy@belmont.edu
Phone:
615.460.6346
Ready to Register?
Step one is a quick conversation. We’ll match you with an instructor and guide you through next steps.