Our Updated Sliding Scale Tuition Model

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At Seattle JazzED, we believe that any student who wants to play should get to play.  

That’s why, since the beginning, we’ve offered sliding scale tuition. We know that families’ circumstances look different, and cost should never be the reason a student can’t join our programs. 

And this year, we’ve updated our tuition levels to make them clearer and more aligned with our values. 

What does this mean?  

When you register for a JazzED class, we encourage you to select the tuition level that works best for your family right now. The new levels include: 

Mutual Aid Levels (for families who can give more) 

  • Standard Tuition + Mutual Aid Supporter 

  • Standard Tuition + Pay it Forward Supporter 

Standard Tuition Levels 

  • Standard Tuition 

  • 75% of Standard Tuition 

  • 50% of Standard Tuition 

  • 25% of Standard Tuition 

  • No Tuition Option 

Even if you’re unable to pay for tuition at any level at this time, you still belong here. Just request a no-tuition code. To do so, go to the program page you want to register for, scroll down to the tuition section, and click the link that will bring you to a form to retrieve your no-tuition code. 

Why sliding scale matters

Our programming has real value not just for the students who play, but for families and the wider community. When a student joins Seattle JazzED, they gain more than music skills: they find confidence, mentorship, and the joy of creating music with others. 

We also know our community is stronger when more people can participate, and stronger still when more people share in the joy of making participation possible. 

That’s why, if your family is able to pay at a level above standard tuition, your support helps: 

  • Ensure that every student can participate, regardless of ability to pay. 

  • Provide livable wages for the incredible teaching artists we hire—working musicians right here in our community. 

There’s a place for you here 

Sliding scale tuition has always been part of JazzED’s story, and it always will be. It’s one of the ways we ensure that every student who wants to play gets to play because music belongs to everyone.