More than 2,000 students take individual lessons each semester at one of MacPhail’s sites on a wide variety of instruments.

Instruction is available on the following instruments (not all instruments are offered at our access sites):

Brass: French horn (DT only), trumpet/cornet, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba (DT only)

Composition (DT only): composition, theory and solfege

Guitar: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, classical guitar, electric bass (DT only)

Keyboard: classical piano, jazz piano, harpsichord (DT only)

Percussion: drum set, marimba, snare drum, timpani, vibraphone, and auxiliary percussion

String: violin (classical & folk), viola, cello, double bass (DT only), harp

Voice: classical, musical theater, jazz, pop

Woodwind: flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, recorder (DT only), bassoon (DT only)

Faculty information

What You Get

When you register for individual lessons at MacPhail, you receive more than a weekly lesson. Your tuition covers a wide range of activities and allows you to expand your musical endeavors at no additional charge. Here’s what your tuition covers:

• Private lessons tailored to meet your musical goals
• Numerous recital opportunities (see page 45 for information)
• Recital accompaniment
• Music Plus! discounts for classes, ensembles and Prelude. See page 54 for more information.
• Master Classes featuring local and nationally renowned musicians
• Discount rates on special events

Registration and Tuition Information for Individual Lessons