FALL SEMESTER
14 Weeks of Classes (August 25 – December 12, 2025)
TUITION
You may pay your tuition in one, two, three, or four payments. If you select the two, three, or four payment options, you will be charged a $5 processing fee per payment per student. Payment must be received by the due date to avoid a $15 late fee (per student).
Suzuki Piano
Includes 14 private lessons, six Friday group classes, and a Fall recital
30 Minute Lessons: $804
45 Minute Lessons: $1,086
60 Minute Lessons: $1,368
Traditional Piano
Suzuki Recorder
Music Theory/Composition
Includes 14 private lessons
30 Minute Lessons: $564
45 Minute Lessons: $846
60 Minute Lessons: $1,128
Payment Plan I – One payment in full due with registration
Payment Plan II – Two payments (in equal installments). If you choose this payment plan, please add a $10 ($5 per payment) processing fee per student.
First payment – Due with registration
Second payment – Due by 9/15/2025
Payment Plan III – Three payments (in equal installments). If you choose this payment plan, please add a $15 ($5 per payment) processing fee per student.
First payment – Due with registration
Second payment – Due by 9/15/2025
Third payment – Due by 10/15/2025
Payment Plan IV – Four payments (in equal installments). If you choose this payment plan, please add a $20 ($5 per payment) processing fee per student.
First payment – Due with registration
Second payment – Due by 9/15/2025
Third payment – Due by 10/15/2025
Fourth payment – Due by 11/12/2025
RETURN CHECK SERVICE CHARGE
A $40 Return Check Service Charge will be applied to each check, draft, or credit card returned unpaid by your financial institution.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE
Students are occasionally photographed or video-recorded during Studio activities. These photos or videos may be used to advertise or promote the studio. By enrolling in the Studio of Samuel Sidhom, you agree to this policy. However, if you do not want your child’s photographs or videos to be used for Studio publications, please submit a written notice via email to info@samuelsidhom.com
ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP POLICY
Students are expected to attend each class and/or lesson. Lessons will not be made up if a student cancels them, nor will tuition be adjusted. Lessons will be made up if the teacher cancels them.
WITHDRAWALS
If a student withdraws before the beginning of the semester, a tuition refund, less $50, will be made. No partial or full refunds will be made after the official start of the semester. Students who have chosen the option (two, three, or four payment plans) are obligated to pay the full tuition cost if they withdraw after the official start of the semester.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Studio of Samuel Sidhom follows the Shelby County School schedule for inclement weather. Lessons missed due to inclement weather will be made up only if the Shelby County Schools cancel classes. Please check this website or our Facebook page for closing verification.
NO CLASSES
Monday, September 1: Labor Day
October 13 – 17: Fall Break
November 10-11: Veterans’ Day
November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
Makeup Week: December 15-19 (for Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, any weather cancellations, and any cancellations by the teacher)