Fees
CMS offers music tuition for three terms (a total of 33 weeks). Payments per term are for the Kindergarten only; other payments are annual, payable either in one payment or by a standing order of ten monthly instalments from September to June (or fewer instalments if you join in the middle of the year). All prices are reviewed annually and may increase in line with our costs. Colourstrings Music School is a non-profit organisation.
There are four packages for those who have not started an instrument yet or are taking their instrumental lessons outside CMS
| Package | Cost |
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| Kindergarten Baby Classes | Per Annum £560 |
| All Other Kindergarten Classes | Per Annum £630 |
| Musicianship | Per Annum £630 |
| Musicianship & Orchestra | Per Annum £1200 |
- Kindergarten & Musicianship Packages: £100
Instrumental packages
Individual tuition at CMS is part of a greater musical education that involves musicianship and ensemble playing, as well as many smaller components, as the list below show.
Instrumental packages are divided into junior, intermediate and senior, their content and flat fee (no additional costs except music books, external exam fees (Trinity Guildhall and ABRSM) and some expenses for participation in festivals and tours) is summarised below. Fees are payable either annually or by standing order over 10 months.
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| Individual lesson | 30 minutes | 45 minutes | 60 minutes |
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| Per Month Cost (Over 10 Months) | £184.40 | £231.80 | £297.00 |
| Per Annum Cost | £1844.00 | £2318.00 | £2970.00 |
- All Junior Instrumental Packages: £200
- All Intermediate Instrumental Packages: £300
- All Senior Instrumental Packages: £400
- Max deposit request per Student (cap): £500
*Students studying piano recieve a discount on tution as they are unable to form ensemble groups.
**Chamber music groups are optional for intermidate and senior levels, but gifted pupils below that level will also be encouraged to form chamber groups (and there is no extra charge for coaching in all cases)
Sibling discount
Where more than two children from one family attend the school, CMS offers a 7% discount off the entire family's fee.
Terms and Conditions
All students must agree to our terms and conditions before starting tution at the school
Click Here to review our Terms and Conditions
Students at Colourstrings enjoy these additional benefits
1.Participation in a CMS Showcase concert twice a year (performance opportunity for every child in the school from reception)
2. At least one instrumental concert per year per department with professional accompanist
3. Written reports 1x per year for instrumental and musicianship students
4. Try an instrument sessions 2x per year
5. Sign up for Play-in performances every week including accompaniment and assistance at the performance
6. Regular parent sessions (eg how to help your child practise their instrument)
7. Entry to CMS concerto festival
8. Taking part in outside events; e.g. 'Music in Kingston' – A Celebration of Musical Excellence!
9. Occasional extra workshops and talks (events include: talks and visits from Geza Szilvay ,Dalcroze workshop, masterclasses, Alexander Technique, Minifiddlers project)