Pricing and Registration
Spring 2026 registration is now closed.
Summer 2026 registration will open May 5th.
Please contact the ACMS office at acms@ohio.edu or 740-593-4241 for more information.
Private Lesson Pricing
Lesson costs are contingent on the length of lesson and level of instructor. Summer lessons are offered in sets of 5 lessons.
A $10 registration fee is required of each student each session.
Master Teacher Pricing
5 lesson package
30 minutes - $140
45 minutes - $195
60 minutes - $245
10 lesson package
30 minutes - $280
45 minutes - $390
60 minutes - $490
Student Instructor Pricing
5 lesson package
30 minutes - $85
45 minutes - $115
60 minutes - $145
10 lesson package
30 minutes - $170
45 minutes - $230
60 minutes - $390
Pay online at site following the registration form or by check/money order to "ACMS" mailed to:
ACMS
Ohio University
Glidden Hall 640D
Athens, OH 45710
Cash payments cannot be accepted.
Group Classes Pricing
ACMS has a full range of classes available each school year!
Classes are not available in the summer. Instead check out the College of Fine Arts Summer Arts Programs HERE.
Classes are priced based on one semester of instruction (unless otherwise noted). Class availability varies from semester to semester. Please consult the class description for the specific number of classes offered for the class that interests you.
If there is a class you would like to see offered, please contact the ACMS Director with your idea.
Ensembles Pricing
ACMS has a full range of ensembles available each school year!
Ensembles are not available in the summer. Instead check out the College of Fine Arts Summer Arts Programs HERE.
Ensembles are priced based on one semester of instruction (unless otherwise noted). Availability varies from semester to semester.
If there is an ensemble you would like to see offered, please contact the ACMS Director with your idea.
Need-Based Financial Assistance
In 1986, the Advisory Board of the Athens Community Music School established a Need-Based Scholarship Fund through the Ohio University Foundation, the University’s institutionally-related, nonprofit, tax exempt, 501 (c) (3) organization. Since then, money has been raised to support music lessons at the Athens Community Music School for students in need throughout our region.
All information is strictly confidential. Financial assistance is awarded based on funds available, number of applicants, and applicant need. We endeavor to award as much as possible within these criteria up to 50% of the cost of lessons, classes, or ensembles. All students are eligible to apply. The financial assistance awarded is deducted from the total tuition charges. In recent years, over $6000 was awarded.
If you wish to be considered for financial assistance, please select, "Yes, I would like to apply for financial assistance," on your online registration form. You will be asked to provide annual family income. All applications will be reviewed, and you will then be informed by the ACMS Director of any remaining cost that you may owe before lessons can begin.
Registering is easy!
Step 1: Complete the online registration information*.
Step 2: Submit your payment (either online or by check).
Upon receiving the completed form and payment, ACMS will send you an email confirmation with instructor contact information.
Refunds are not given for lessons not received except in extenuating circumstances.
* Note: Our registration form is an online form. If you have trouble completing the registration form as requested, please contact the ACMS office at acms@ohio.edu or 740-593-4241 for additional support.