Fees & Studio Policies

Pre-Twinkle (Ages 3-6)

Student Only: $85/6 weeks  45-minute classes

Parent and Student: $90/6 weeks  45- minute class

Private/ Group Combo: $195/month, 30- minute private lesson and 30- minute group, weekly

Suzuki Student (Ages 6 and up)

Student Registration for private lesson based on skill level.

Students ages 6-9 years old must have a parent present.

$195/30 minute lesson (Book 1)

$275/45 minute lesson (Book 2 or at readiness level);

$355/1 hour lesson (Book 3 or at readiness level);

Private lesson and 45- minute group, weekly included.

Registration Fee- $25.00- New Students Only

Violin Village Annual Membership Fee- $25.00

Shackford Violin Studio kindly requests that tuition payments be made monthly via Bank Transfer (Zelle etc), Pay Pal, Venmo, or  Apple pay.

Most banks have Zelle as an easy and secure way to send money. Other arrangements may be made on an individual basis.

Online Payments Coming Soon!

Violin Rental available

Group Classes:

Because music is a performing art, rehearsing together is necessary. Fortunately, this is also a whole lot of fun! Group classes are as important as private lessons for the student's musical experience and growth, developing life skills which are used in all experiences. This is also a perfect opportunity for parents to notice what skills are solid and what ones need more work. Therefore, group class is not optional. If a student does not come to the group, there is no change in tuition amount. However, if group class is missed altogether, the student will not be able to perform with the group in concert.

The student learns how to:

• Listen with and to others
• Perform in an ensemble
• Lead a group
• Keep a steady beat
• Express him/herself
• Welcome in the musical ideas of others

Missed Lessons:

Our studio calendar is designed as much as possible in conjunction with the Pinellas public-school calendar.  Consistency is absolutely the number one most important facet for your child’s success. There are no make-ups for lessons missed and no refunds once you have registered for the month. The same applies for any missed groups.

New Students:

When a new student enters mid- year, the remainder of the entering month is due upon acceptance into the studio. Thereafter, regular monthly tuition is due the first of each the month and is based on a 12-month year.