Individual Lessons Fall 2008
How to Get Started
Registration begins with a placement interview. MacPhail prides itself in our detailed placement interview process, which sets us apart from most other community music education institutions. The interview process ensures the best match between students and faculty members. Summer placement interviews for new students will begin August 4, 2008. Students seeking placement mid-semester may begin the process only if openings
are available. Stop by the Student Service Center, or call 612.321.0100, to schedule an interview. We recommend that parents make placement calls on behalf of younger students. You’ll be asked to provide information on previous musical experience, goals, stylistic interests (classical to rock), preferred learning environments (highly structured vs. informal), personal characteristics (shy vs. outgoing) and scheduling preferences.
Waiting Lists
If we cannot place you with an instructor due to scheduling problems, a shortage of studio openings, or other special circumstances, your name will be placed on a waiting list. This list stays in effect for one semester only. If you cannot be placed for fall semester, but wish to be placed for spring session, please call again anytime after January 5, 2009 to re-activate your placement process.
Instruction is available on the following instruments -
Brass: Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Baritone/Euphonium
Guitar: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Bass
Keyboard: Piano, Harpsichord
Percussion: Drum set, Marimba, Snare Drum, Timpani, Xylophone, Vibraphone and Auxiliary Percussion
String: Violin (Classical & Folk), Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp (Classical & Folk)
Voice: Classical, Music Theater, Jazz, Pop
Woodwind: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Bassoon
Tuition
Students may enroll for 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons. Students who register for the fall semester receive between 16 and 18 weeks of instruction, depending on the instructors’ schedules. A full semester of study costs, on average, $528. ($33 per half hour lesson for 16 weeks). Tuition is calculated according to the number of weeks an instructor teaches and the length of the lesson. Students who begin study mid-semester must register for all remaining weeks in the semester. Some teacher fees may be higher; you may request to work with an instructor who best fits your financial considerations.
Create Your Own Group Lesson
Grab some friends and take some lessons! Studying music lessons in groups can be a great way to get started on an instrument and have some fun while you’re learning. MacPhail offers lessons for groups of 2, 3, or 4 students on all instruments and voice listed in our catalog. Simply organize your group by selecting an instrument or voice and decide which days and times are most convenient for you. After a brief placement interview, your group will be placed with one of our expert teaching artists. All students will need to supply their own instrument for lessons and at-home practice.
16 weeks, 60 minute lessons
2 students $596 per student or 45 minute lessons for $448 per student
3 students $349 per student
4 students $349 per student
