<p>DS takes private lessons at Capital University. Many kids from our high school attend Cap also. I have never heard kids talk about the religious influence. The conservatory is well thought of locally and statewide. The atmosphere is very personal. The campus is sandwiched by a very affluent community on one side and a fairly blue-collar if not impoverished area on the other. Cost of living here is reasonable. The performance hall (Mees) is quite old and beautiful, but with updated seating that is comfortable and acoustics that are outstanding. There are some very new dorms on campus. </p>
<p>DS absolutely loves his teacher at Capital and was offered a half-tuition scholarship early on in his lessons. The prof said that was "as much as he was allowed to offer."</p>