University Community Music School
The University Community Music School (UCMS) grew from a desire to create meaningful relationships in our community by teaching music. The UCMS will provide music instruction to all types of students in a variety of ways, including private music instruction, group lessons, ensembles, and academic music courses. Through music education, the UCMS will develop a lifelong appreciation for music among the Knoxville community.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered by Artist Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Fall term runs from August to December, Spring term runs from January to May, and Summer term runs from June to August. Not all lessons and ensembles are available summer term.
Pricing:
Pricing is determined by instrument and classification of teacher (i.e. Artist Faculty, graduate, undergraduate). Full payment for the term is due prior to starting lessons. In addition to lesson/ensemble fees, all students will pay a $25 registration fee at the beginning of each term. Lessons may be taken in 30 or 60-minute intervals. Pricing for all graduate student lessons is $50 per hour. Pricing for all undergraduate student lessons is $40 per hour. Current pricing for faculty teachers may be found below.
UT Faculty Current Pricing:
- Professor Chih-Long Hu: Advanced Piano, $130 per hour
- Professor Katherine Benson: Piano, $75 per hour
- Professor Kevin Zetina: Percussion, $110 per hour
- Professor Evie Chen: Violin, $150 per hour
- Professor Miroslav Hristov: Violin, $150 per hour + $25 registration fee each term
- Professor Stephen Salters: Voice, $200 per hour
Graduate Students, $50/hour
- Tianran Gao – piano
Undergraduate Students, $40/hour
- Ben Makins: Horn
Ensembles
Ensembles are offered by Faculty Directors and graduate students.
Pricing:
Pricing varies for each ensemble.
Available 2023-2024 Ensembles, Current Pricing:
- Gospel Choir, directed by Professor Shawn Turner, $25 registration fee per semester only, no additional tuition.
Interested?
To inquire about lessons, please fill out our interest form. You will then be sent information regarding the availability of your desired lesson/ensemble. You will also receive communication regarding your lesson/ensemble meeting times and payment. Once you have paid your Community Music School fees, your registration for the term will be finalized and you may begin attending your lessons/ensemble rehearsals!
Questions? Contact us at music@utk.edu.