FAQ

Do you provide financial aid?

Yes, depending on financial need, you may be eligible to receive a 25-50% tuition waiver. See Financial Aid page for more info on how to apply.
Do you offer scholarships?

Yes, we do! We have 2 scholarship programs. See Scholarships page.
How do I pay tuition?

There are two ways to pay: 1) Pay online. Go to Pay Tuition Balance page to make a payment. (Credit Card/Debit Card Payment Option: Processing fees of 2.9% + $.30 apply, Paypal Payment Option: Processing fees of 2.99% + $.49 apply) 2) Mail a check payable to Crescendo Young Musicians Guild and mail to: 4034 Karelia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065
What is your refund policy?

Students may cancel BEFORE their third class and be refunded for all but the classes they have attended. After the third class, refunds will not be given. See the full Payment & Refund Policy.
Why is your tuition so low compared to other music organizations?

It is CYMG’s strong belief that music education should be accessible to ALL students. As such, we set our price at $20 per hour and work hard to fundraise to make up the deficit. We try to keep our expenses low by relying on donors, in-kind donors, and volunteers. The organization is completely volunteer run, except for the instructors who are paid an hourly wage for the time they are teaching.
When is tuition due?

See the Policies page.
I have more questions. Whom do I contact?

CYMG students and parents: contact your Teaching Artist in class or via email for questions regarding class. All other questions: info@cymg.org
If we pay tuition, why should we volunteer?

We set our tuition fees low to make our classes accessible, but it is not enough to cover our expenses. We try to keep our expenses low by relying on donors, in-kind donors, and volunteers and fundraise to make up the deficit. The organization is primarily volunteer run, except for the instructors who are paid an hourly wage for the time they are teaching. The more people we have to help, the smoother things will run, and the more CYMG can do for the students and the community!
Do we need to provide our own instrument?

CYMG has a limited supply of violins and cellos available for rental. Priority is given to students with financial need. Most students either own their instrument or rent from a music store. For beginners, we recommend renting. CYMG students receive a discounted rental price at Metzler Violin Shop in Glendale. Violin: $60 + tax for a 3-month rental + $20 one-time service fee Cello: $180 + tax for a 3-month rental + $20 one-time service fee
How do we check the status of a t-shirt order?

Contact: info@cymg.org
How do I get CYMG students to perform for my event or facility?

We encourage our student groups to perform for community and private events as part of their professional training and community service. Please email gigs@cymg.org if you are interested in having our students perform.
Where can we buy extra CYMG t-shirts?

Go to ORDER T-SHIRT page to place an order. Class instructor will deliver the T-shirt to you in class or at the next CYMG event.

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