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Find Your Sound at MacPhail
From first notes to lifelong learning, we offer programs for every age, interest, and skill level.
Individual Lessons
One-on-one music instruction tailored to your goals, experience, and schedule.
Classes & Ensembles
Make music with others through classes, bands, choirs, and ensembles.
Early Childhood
Sing Play Learn, Suzuki, and music experiences that support early development and musical growth.
Youth & Teens
Build musical skills, confidence, and creativity through lessons, classes, and performance opportunities.
Adults
Whether you’re beginning or returning, explore music through lessons, classes, and ensembles.
Community Programs
Music Therapy, Music for Life®, school partnerships, community ensembles and more.
Individual Lessons
One-on-one music instruction tailored to your goals, experience, and schedule.
Classes & Ensembles
Make music with others through classes, bands, choirs, and ensembles.
Early Childhood
Sing Play Learn, Suzuki, and music experiences that support early development and musical growth.
Youth & Teens
Build musical skills, confidence, and creativity through lessons, classes, and performance opportunities.
Adults
Whether you’re beginning or returning, explore music through lessons, classes, and ensembles.
Community Programs
Music Therapy, Music for Life®, school partnerships, community ensembles and more.
Not sure where to start? We’ll help guide you.
Learn from Minnesota’s Best Teaching Artists
Ruth Bergman
Jonathan Brandt
Liz Draper
Life at MacPhail
Performance Today Young Artist in Residence: Salvador Flores
Andrew Residence Talent Show
Contemporary Music Program Showcase
Be First in Line for Fall Lessons
Join our Priority Placement List by July 31, and you’ll be first in line to be matched with a teacher when fall schedules open in August.
Read. Watch. Listen.
CBS News: Student group of performers set to take the stage at Twin Cities Jazz Festival – June 18, 2026
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is coming up this Friday and Saturday in St. Paul, and among the performers are students from MacPhail’s Dakota Jazz Ensemble. Zacc Harris, the Dakota Youth Jazz Ensemble director, and student Finn Bergstrom, preview.
MacPhail Welcomes Michael Waldman as Vice President of Development
MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to welcome Michael Waldman as Vice President of Development.
MacPhail Center for Music Joins Berklee City Music® Network
Nation’s Largest Community Music School Expands Contemporary Music Opportunities Through Partnership with Berklee College of Music.
Four Minnesota Musicians Named 2026 McKnight Musician Fellows
