Lesson Registration - Academic Year

Welcome to Lessons!

The UNI Community Music School accepts new students throughout the year. We're happy you're here!

  • If registering after the academic year has started, students will receive a pro-rated tuition amount. 
  • Those making monthly payments will pay the pro-rated cost for the first month, followed by monthly payments that match the payment options listed on the pricing sheet. 
  • A 10% discount is available to current New Horizons Band members.  Please contact unicommunitymusic@uni.edu for pricing.

Fall

August 27 - December 16, 2023

  • week of August 27: Individual lessons begin as scheduled
  • week of September 10: Group piano lessons begin as scheduled
  • November 19-25: Fall Break - No lessons
  • December 2-3: CMS Fall Recital Weekend

Spring

January 21 - May 11, 2024

  • week of January 21: Individual lessons resume
  • week of January 21: Group piano lessons begin as scheduled
  • March 10-16: Spring Break - No Lessons
  • May 4-5: CMS Spring Recital Weekend

Summer

June 2 - August 24, 2024

  • week of June 2: Summer Lessons start
  • TBD: CMS Summer Recital Day

Let's Get Registered for Lessons!

Lesson Registration Information

  • If you are a NEW student to the Community Music School, you will be contacted within 5 business days after submitting the lesson registration, by email, to discuss lesson scheduling and teachers. 
  • Students are placed with an instructor based on the order of enrollment and availability of the instructor.  
  • If you are a RETURNING student from the summer, your teacher will contact you for scheduling. 
Music should last a lifetime!

Payment Information

  • Lessons take place between August 27 - May 11, 2024 (30 weeks of instruction)
  • Students can register at any time throughout the year. 
  • The Community Music School employees teachers who are current undergraduate students at UNI (UNI Student Teacher), and instructors who have earned a degree in music (Studio Teacher)
  • UNI Student Teachers are notated with an (*) in front of their name.  A complete listing of CMS teachers can be found on the here. 

Payment Information

  • The first payment will be pro-rated based on the date of the first lesson, if starting after the first week of scheduled Academic year lessons.
  • A general price list, including prices for UNI Student and Studio teachers.  
  • *A 10% discount is available to current UNI New Horizons Band members.  Please contact unicommunitymusic@uni.edu for pricing.
  • After completing the Registration Form, within two business days, you will receive an email from unicommunitymusic@uni.edu with a Recurring Payment Form to be signed and returned to UNI before starting lessons.
  • Payments will be auto-withdrawn on the first of every month while enrolled in lessons.
  • If you elect to make a one-time lesson payment, you will be emailed a payment link, to be completed before starting lessons.
  • If you wish to apply for a financial aid, please complete the Financial Aid Application (< click on the link and your browser will open an additional window) AND lesson registration.

If you are interested in helping to financially support a student's lessons with CMS, you can make a donation at the UNI Foundation and select account 212456 or 222126.  Your donation is greatly appreciated and needed as we work to make music lessons accessible for all members of our community.  Any amount is welcomed!

Student at a piano.

Lesson Registration Information

  • If you are a NEW student to the Community Music School, you will be contacted within 5 business days after submitting the lesson registration, by email, to discuss lesson scheduling and teachers. 
  • Students are placed with an instructor based on the order of enrollment and availability of the instructor.  
  • If you are a RETURNING student from the summer, your teacher will contact you for scheduling. 
Music should last a lifetime!

Payment Information

  • Lessons take place between August 27 - May 11, 2024 (30 weeks of instruction)
  • Students can register at any time throughout the year. 
  • The Community Music School employees teachers who are current undergraduate students at UNI (UNI Student Teacher), and instructors who have earned a degree in music (Studio Teacher)
  • UNI Student Teachers are notated with an (*) in front of their name.  A complete listing of CMS teachers can be found on the here. 

Payment Information

  • The first payment will be pro-rated based on the date of the first lesson, if starting after the first week of scheduled Academic year lessons.
  • A general price list, including prices for UNI Student and Studio teachers.  
  • *A 10% discount is available to current UNI New Horizons Band members.  Please contact unicommunitymusic@uni.edu for pricing.
  • After completing the Registration Form, within two business days, you will receive an email from unicommunitymusic@uni.edu with a Recurring Payment Form to be signed and returned to UNI before starting lessons.
  • Payments will be auto-withdrawn on the first of every month while enrolled in lessons.
  • If you elect to make a one-time lesson payment, you will be emailed a payment link, to be completed before starting lessons.
  • If you wish to apply for a financial aid, please complete the Financial Aid Application (< click on the link and your browser will open an additional window) AND lesson registration.

If you are interested in helping to financially support a student's lessons with CMS, you can make a donation at the UNI Foundation and select account 212456 or 222126.  Your donation is greatly appreciated and needed as we work to make music lessons accessible for all members of our community.  Any amount is welcomed!

Student at a piano.