Tuition and Fees

August 25, 2007 through August 24, 2008

Registration Fee:  $15/year/family

Private Lesson Fees:

Phyllis Freeman violin/viola
 30 minute lesson:  $36

45 minute lesson:  $54

60 minute lesson:  $72

Dana Rokosny/Michael Finlay/Amy Oswald

 30 minute lesson:  $29
 45 minute lesson:  $43
 60 minute lesson:  $58

High school interns:  Subject to availability and may only be used in addition to lesson with MDTEC faculty.  
 30 minute lesson:  $12

Recital/materials fee:  $30 for the fall and spring semesters. 

Pianists for Recitals/Concerts:  Students in Suzuki books 1-3 may rehearse with a pianist provided by MDTEC at the recital location, just prior to the performance.  MDTEC pays the pianist for this rehearsal time and for all performances at MDTEC recitals/concerts/groups.    Students in Suzuki book 4 and up must rehearse with the designated pianist prior to the day of the performance.  Parents must pay pianists directly for this rehearsal time and for all non-MDTEC events.

Group classes:  $350/semester for Suzuki book 1 and up.   $175 for Pre-Twinkle groups.

Financial Obligations

Payments should be made to the Maryland Talent Education Center or MDTEC.  All payments should be mailed to:

             Attn:  Yuko Yuhki   MDTEC acct.
             2403 Noble Manor Lane
             Frederick MD 21702

Billing and payments:  Parents will receive a bill at the beginning of each semester.  There will be a choice of payment plans listed on the bill.  At late fee of $15 will be added for every 5 day period that passes after the due date indicated on your bill.  Payments that are over 20 days late will result in immediate cessation of classes/lessons.  Clients will still be liable for the balance due for the remainder of the semester.

There is a separate bill for group lessons and private lessons.  Group lesson fees must be paid in full at the first class.  Either mail the payment prior to the class to the above address or give the payment to the instructor.

There will be a $30 fee for any returned check. 

Withdrawals:  Financial obligations are incurred by the semester.  Parents are responsible for completing payments for the semester even if their child withdraws, is dismissed from the school due to behavior problems, or cannot attend all scheduled lessons for any reason.  Please try to give at least 2 weeks notice if you will be withdrawing from the school.  If you are in any way dissatisfied with or have concerns regarding your MDTEC experience please contact the director or asst. director as soon as possible.  Also, please discuss any concerns you are having with your child’s motivation or practicing habits with your private teacher or the administration.

Make-up lessons:  Make-up lessons will only be given in the event that MDTEC is closed due to inclement weather or in the event of illness/emergency on the part of the teacher.  Teachers will not make up lessons due to student cancellation.  If you know that you will have to miss a lesson that has been scheduled on your contract you may either sell your lesson time to another student or try to exchange lesson times with another family.  Parents must arrange for switching lesson times and then notify their teacher.  Please let your teacher know ASAP if you will be missing a lesson.