Scholarships
Private Lesson Scholarships
Scholarships up to $750 are available to assist with paying for private lessons. This scholarship pays for the teacher's private lesson fee.
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Eligibility:
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At least one year of experience in Band, Orchestra or Chorus.
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Currently enrolled in Band, Orchestra, or Chorus class at a North Port based school.
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Letter of recommendation from their Band, Orchestra, or Chorus director. Please have your director submit their letter of recommendation from their school email to michael@youthmusicalartsacademy.org before September 30
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A Short essay explaining why you want to take private lessons and how it will help you grow as a musician.
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Applications for our first round of scholarship awards are open until September 30, 2024. Results of the scholarship awards will be sent via email on October 1, 2024.
Expectations for Scholarship Recipients:
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Practice daily on your lesson material and follow your private teacher’s guidance.
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Failure to keep up with your practicing can result in loss of your scholarship
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Participate in Solo & Ensemble festival by performing a solo that your teacher recommends.
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Perform in a spring recital in April or May to showcase your work (more details to come)
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Scholarship Disbursement:
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Scholarship money will be distributed directly to the private lesson teacher.
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Which teachers can I use for private lessons?
There are several music teachers in the area that teach private lessons. Please indicate the teacher you would like to work with in your application. In general, your band/orchestra/chorus director is not eligible to give you private lessons.
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What does the scholarship pay for?
This scholarship only pays for the private teacher’s lesson fee. It does not cover travel costs, music costs, or other costs outside of what the private teacher is being paid.
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Can I split the payments and pay every other week?
Yes.
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How will my teacher get paid?
Your teacher will be paid for lessons upfront every month. For instance, if there are four lessons in a month and they charge $50 per lesson, they will be paid $200. It is your responsibility to ensure you show up to the lessons and reschedule when necessary.
What if I need to miss a lesson?
Please first contact your private teacher and find out their lesson policies regarding missing lessons. If you violate their lesson policies by missing a lesson, you may lose your money for that lesson.
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How many lessons will this cover?
This scholarship will cover an average of 15 lessons – depending on your private teacher’s fee.
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Can I get this scholarship if I already am enrolled in private lessons?
Our priority will first go to students who have never taken private lessons; however, if there is funding available, you are still eligible to receive a scholarship.
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Are homeschooled students eligible?
Homeschool students who are enrolled in Band, Orchestra, or Chorus at a local school may be eligible. However, homeschooled students not enrolled in any music program are not eligible.
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Does my private teacher need to be local?
No. You may also use these lessons for virtual lessons as well.
