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Now enrolling for private music lessons
The 2022-23 school year has begun, and you can enroll at any time! Please click here to submit your lesson preferences, and we’ll be in touch to help you schedule your lesson soon!
We hope you'll join in the fun!
We make every effort to ensure an excellent placement between students and our professional faculty.
Placements and lesson times are determined by a combination of factors including:
- The student’s interest in a particular instrument or genre
- The student’s age, personality, and learning style
- A faculty member’s availability and the student’s ability to attend lessons during a particular day and time
For private and semi-private lessons, there are 35 lessons in a full school year. Students may enroll at any time during the year, and lessons will be pro-rated based on how many lessons are remaining in the school year.
If you’re interested in music lessons, and you’re curious about how our virtual platform works, we invite you to take a trial lesson. It only takes a few minutes to tell us what you’re looking for using our online form, and we’ll match you with the perfect teacher at a time that’s convenient for you. Request a trial lesson here.
Resources for the 2023-2024 School Year at CMSS
- 2023-2024 Student and Family Handbookopens PDF file opens WORD file
- 2023-2024opens PDF file opens in a new window CMSS Calendaropens PDF file
- 2023-2024opens PDF file Online Financial Aid Application for NEW Students
- 2023-2024opens PDF file Online Financial Aid Application for Currently Enrolled CMSS Students
- opens in a new windowWhere To Get Your Musical Suppliesopens PDF file
Families with a household income UNDER the maximum household income for their household/family size (below) are eligible for financial aid for lessons and classes at CMSS (up to 56% off, depending on household income). If you are not eligible based on this chart but are experiencing additional financial hardships that affect your ability to afford lessons, please still apply and share this information with us for consideration.
| 2023-2024 Max Income for CMSS Financial Assistance | |
| Household/ Family Size | Maximum Household Income |
| 1 | $58,320 |
| 2 | $78,880 |
| 3 | $99,440 |
| 4 | $120,000 |
| 5 | $140,560 |
| 6 | $161,120 |
| 7 | $181,680 |
| 8 | $202,240 |
| 9 | $222,800 |
| 10 | $243,360 |
| 11 | $263,920 |
| 12 | $284,480 |
| 13 | $305,040 |
| 14 | $325,600 |
We are proud to participate in the opens in a new windowCard to Culture program, a collaboration between opens in a new windowMass Cultural Council and the opens in a new windowDepartment of Transitional Assistance, opens in a new windowMassachusetts Health Connector, and opens in a new windowWomen, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, by breaking down the financial barriers to cultural programming. All students (including adults) receiving SNAP benefits may apply for a financial aid discount of 30%-40% off lessons & classes by following the instructions above.