Tuition & Fees

We understand that our students come to music and dance at different stages of life. Everyone’s path is a little different and that makes the Settlement experience so special. The first step is connecting with us so we can find just the right class, ensemble, or program for you or your child. Once you’ve made your selection, your tuition and fees are payable in cash, by check, VISA, MasterCard or debit card.
Registration
Because we make great efforts to find a good match between faculty and both student and parent, we ask that registration appointments be made for students under the age of 18. A non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration ($55/individual; $80/family of two or more).
Individual Instruction 2022-2023
Individual Lessons
- Lessons payable weekly or in advance, with $1.00 discount per hour for semi-annual and annual advanced payments. Lessons may be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length as appropriate for age and length of study. Monday lessons run for 34 weeks; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lessons run for 38 weeks; and Friday and Saturday lessons run for 37 weeks.
Weekly Individual Lesson Fees
- ½ hour $41.50
- ¾ hour $62.25
- One hour $83
Special Arrangement Faculty Lesson Fees
- ½ hour $47.50
- ¾ hour $71.25
- One hour $95
Final Three-Weeks of Tuition
- The final three weeks of tuition are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable*. These are three lessons that you pay in advance, and they cover the last three lessons of the Core Season which take place in June.
- * Cost follows financial aid award rate.
- ½ hour $124.50
- ¾ hour $186.75
- One hour $249
- * Cost follows financial aid award rate.
- Final Three Weeks of Tuition for Special Arrangement Faculty
- Due at time of registration and are non-refundable*
- ½ hour $142.50
- ¾ hour $213.75
- One hour $285
- Due at time of registration and are non-refundable*
Learn More About Kids & Teens Music Individual Instruction
Learn More About Adult Music Individual Instruction
Group Beginning Instruction 2022-2023
- Minimum, non-refundable deposit of $113.50 (10% of tuition) due at registration. Quarterly tuition payments are non-refundable.
- 32 weeks/$1,135
- Payment 1 – due Sept. 15
- $170.25 (15% of tuition)
- Payment 2, 3, 4 due Nov. 15; Jan. 15; Mar. 15
- $283.75 (25% of tuition)
Learn More About Group Beginning Instruction
Older Adult Daytime Program 2022-2023
Scheduled before 2 p.m. weekdays for students age 60 and older. Registration fee: $35
- Weekly Individual Lesson Fees:
- ½ hour $37.50
- ¾ hour $56.25
- One hour $75
- Final Three-Weeks of Tuition:
- Due at time of registration and non-refundable*
- ½ hour $112.50
- ¾ hour $168.75
- One hour $225
Ensembles & Classes 2022-2023
Classes are 32 weeks, unless otherwise indicated. Minimum, non-refundable deposit of 25% of tuition due at registration. Quarterly tuition payments are non-refundable.
- Payment 1 – due at the time of registration
- 25% of tuition
- Payment 2, 3, 4 – due Nov. 15; Jan. 15; Mar. 15
- 25% of tuition
Learn More About Kids & Teens Music Classes
Learn More About Kids & Teens Music Ensembles
Learn More About Adults Music Classes
Learn More About Adults Music Ensemble & Chamber
Summer Programs 2022
Our Summer Session runs for six weeks, from mid-June to late August.
Our Branches
Our six branches serve the Greater Philadelphia region, ensuring that excellence in arts education is available to all, regardless of location.
Financial Aid
We encourage all school-age children with need to apply.
Forms & Documents
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