Studying at the Music Conservatory

We offer group lessons and private lessons year round. Music Matters! hosts the majority of our group classes. Because of the outstanding support from individuals, community sponsors, corporate sponsors, grants and foundation support, students can access excellent education and programs with top tier instructors.

Private Lessons

Private lessons include weekly, personal instruction as well tiny group lessons, in myriad instruments including orchestra instruments, contemporary music, and voice:

bass guitar
cello
clarinet
flute
guitar
oboe
percussion
piano
saxophone
ukelele
violin
voice

Growing Artists

This semester-based, instrument-specific, immersive program was designed to elevate your students experience with performing arts education at Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. The Conservatory supports growing artists that are studying in private lessons with a range of educational opportunities including ensemble classes, music theory, recitals, adjudication, master classes and studio classes for a fixed rate. Students may choose to join multiple ensemble classes at no additional charge. Tuition costs for students signing depends on the length of the private lesson. Private Lesson Students 9 years of age and older will be registered for our tuition package, younger students may also elect to register with full tuition to have access to ensembles at no additional charge.

For each semester, tuition fees include the following classes:

  • Private lessons (16 per semester)
    Master Classes
    Studio Classes
    Ensemble: Any ensembles may be added to students curriculum
    Adjudication
    Recitals

    • Tuition-30 minute lessons are $845 per semester

    • Tuition-45 minute lessons are $1075 per semester

    • Tuition-60 minute lessons are $1275 per semester

Young musician (Younger than 9 years old)

Semester Registration : 16 Private LESSONS

Young Musician semester private lesson registrations:

  • 30 minute lessons: $640 per semester

  • 45 minute lessons: $800 per semester

  • 60 minute lessons: $960 per semester

Arts Access Scholarships (formerly Tuition Assistance)

The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint strives to assist all students in the pursuit of musical excellence by working with families to explore alternatives to common cost limitations. We encourage young learners to first participate in our affordable after-school enrichment programs, and recommend eligible private students to apply for tuition assistance.

Eligibility
At this time, MCS is able to consider applicants ages 6-18 years of age. High school graduates are not eligible.

Awards
Due to fund limitations, private lesson assistance generally does not cover 100% of tuition for any student. A typical award may range from 20-40% of semester fees. Award amounts also take into consideration the age and ability of the student. For example, students under the age of 13 are generally provided lessons in 30 minute increments.