Enter to Win Free Tuition
The Davis Academy of Music Spring 2027 Scholarship Contest • Entries close December 31, 2026
One full Spring 2027 semester of weekly private lessons, up to 60 minutes ($1,700 value)
$1,000 off Spring 2027 semester tuition
Tell us about the student and why they deserve a scholarship. Entry is free, takes two minutes, and no purchase is necessary.
ENTER HERE ↓
Official contest rules (tap to read)
Official rules. No purchase or enrollment is necessary to enter or win, and enrolling does not improve your chances. Open to students of any age; students under 18 must enter with a parent or guardian. One entry per student. Entries are accepted through December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Winners are selected by Davis Academy of Music staff based on each entry and will be contacted by email or phone by January 9, 2027. 1st prize covers tuition for one weekly private lesson of up to 60 minutes with one Academy teacher for the Spring 2027 semester and does not include the $45 Materials Fund fee. 2nd prize is $1,000 off Spring 2027 tuition and cannot be combined with the Spring Scholarship Award. Prizes have no cash value and cannot be transferred. Void where prohibited.Lesson Tuition
Weekly lessons at the same time • Billed monthly • 5-month semesters
$180
per month • $900 / semester
45-minute
$260
per month • $1,300 / semester
$340
per month • $1,700 / semester
Flexible Coaching Path
Pay per lesson • Book any time on our calendar • Cancel or reschedule with 24-hour notice
$69
per lesson
$99
per lesson
$129
per lesson
Lessons with Craig & Emily
Weekly 60-minute private lessons in our founders' studios
Spring Scholarship: Lessons 2 or 3 Times a Week
Learn faster with more lessons each week. Enroll in a 2x or 3x per week track and receive a Spring Scholarship Award, and one family wins a full-semester scholarship.
Private lessons • 5-month semester
3 lessons / week
60-minute lessons
$5,100
$4,100
after $1,000 award
or $820 / month
2 lessons / week
60-minute lessons
$3,400
$2,900
after $500 award
or $580 / month
Pay monthly with a card on file. Your award is applied evenly across your monthly payments ($200 off each month on the 3x track, $100 off each month on the 2x track). One-semester commitment.
Enter our free scholarship contest below to win a full semester of tuition. No purchase necessary.
Academy Policies
The short version
Billing
Tuition is billed in monthly installments by the 21st of the previous month through My Music Staff. A card on file is required, and please set up your MMS Student Portal before your first lesson. Coaching lessons are billed at the time of the lesson. A $45 Materials Fund fee applies each semester.
Semesters & Concerts
Fall and Spring semesters run about 19-20 weeks and end with a concert. Summer is about 8 weeks with no concert. We hold 6-8 concerts a year, and tuition path students are strongly encouraged to perform. Coaching path students should check with their coach.
Missed Lessons
Record all cancellations in My Music Staff. Tuition path: with 24-hour notice you get one makeup credit per month, a group class on the last Friday of the month from 6-7 pm. Only one cancellation per month is allowed; extra cancellations count as an absence. Coaching path: cancel or reschedule as often as you like with 24-hour notice.
Attendance
If a student has more than 2 consecutive no-shows or absences in a month, they may be taken off the calendar at the coach's discretion and will need to reschedule.
Practice
We suggest practicing 4-5 days a week. Teachers set practice goals, and parents should monitor practice. Students ages 6-8 need a parent to closely supervise.
Commitment
We strongly suggest, but don't require, a six-month commitment so you can fully experience the lessons. Real progress, especially on piano, takes time.
Ending Lessons
Send written notice (text or email) by the 15th of the month so we can stop automatic billing for the next month. You pay through the end of that month. There are no refunds. Please give at least two weeks' notice.
Start Times
Lessons start and end on time. If a lesson begins late, it still ends on time so the next student isn't affected.
Liability Release
By taking lessons (in person or online) you release The Davis Academy of Music, its employees, coaches and representatives from liability for the inherent risks of learning and practicing music, including physical strain or injury. Please tell your instructor about any medical concerns. By enrolling you agree to these policies and to leave a payment card on file, including for trial and missed tuition path lessons and coaching cancellations without 24-hour notice.
Questions? music@thedavisacademyofmusic.com • (812) 727-4441