Student Resources
City Music Center strives to help students of all ages and skill levels explore their musical interest and improve their playing. We want you to enjoy your music-making experiences and feel supported in your musical journey. Whether you are just getting started with your first Lesson Package or you've participated in Workshops & Events for several years, the resources on this page are designed to connect you to all the essentials in one place.
Student ID
All students registered for lesson packages at City Music Center are assigned a Duquesne identification number. It is an 8 digit number preceded by the letter D.
Example: D12345678
You'll need to include this number when making payments to ensure the payment is applied to your account.
Lesson Package Payments
Lessons are purchased in packages of 4 to 16 lessons. Invoices are issued along with
payment instructions once the teacher and student have confirmed a lesson schedule
for that particular lesson package. Payment is due in full before continuing any additional
lessons.
Pay My Lesson Balance
Lesson Cancellation Policy
Lessons that are cancelled by the teacher will be made up at a time agreed upon by both parties. If you need to cancel a lesson, you must provide written notice to your teacher no less than 48 hours prior to your scheduled time. Teachers are under no obligation to make up lessons cancelled by students without proper notice, and such cancelations will not result in any type of refund or adjustment in lesson fees.
City Music Center Recitals
City Music Center students enrolled in Saturday Programs are encouraged to perform in formal recitals as part of their musical studies. Your private teacher/coach will assign pieces to learn for these recitals and will assist you in preparing for the performance.
Code of Conduct
City Music Center supports the mission and expectations of the University; protect the community from disruption and harm; and encourage appropriate moral and spiritual development of students. We expect all students and parents to be respectful of faculty, staff, and classmates at all times. City Music Center reserves the right to dismiss any student or parent for actions that pose a threat to the health, safety or property of any person. In the event of dismissal, refunds and prorated tuition fees are at the sole discretion of the CMC Director.
When does City Music Center Operate?
City Music Center operates primarily on Saturdays during the academic year (September - May), but also includes and array of overnight camps during the summer months. City Music Center follows the Duquesne University academic calendar and closure policies. In the event of winter weather or to prevent the spread of infectious disease, City Music Center reserves the right to move all operations online.