Private instruction
Private lessons are the core of our program at Community Music School, and account for approximately 2/3 of our students, both children and adults. They are offered during the Fall Semester (September - January) and the Spring Semester (January - June). Registration obligates the student to complete the semester and reserves your instructor's time during the semester at that specific time period each week.
Weekly private lessons can be arranged at any time for 30, 45 or 60 minutes each week. For some instruments, it is possible to arrange semi-private lessons through consultation with the Director.
If you have questions about whether your child is old enough for private instruction, a trial lesson can be set up to evaluate his or her readiness. View information on tuition and fees.
The many talented musicians on our faculty are experienced in working with students of all ages and abilities. We offer private instruction in...
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Voice - all voice parts
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Percussion - piano, drums, drum set, marimba, etc.
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Strings - violin, bass violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dobro, dulcimer
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Brass - trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, baritone, coronet, euphonium
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Woodwinds - saxophone, oboe, clarinet, flute, piccolo, recorder
All students receiving private instruction have the opportunity to:
- Perform through studio, department and school-wide recitals, and community performances
- Work with professional accompanists
- Attend workshops presented by CMS faculty
- Utilize CMS practice rooms and performance spaces
- Receive discounts on additional private lessons
If you would like to study an instrument that is not listed above, please let us know as we are delighted to expand our offerings as demand warrants it.
In the Summer Term, many of our instructors continue to teach part-time. We have many “summer only” students who vacation in this area or who take lessons to keep their skills up when school is out. Summer is also a great time to try a new instrument without full-semester obligation. We can schedule as many lessons as you’d like, skipping weeks that you will be out of town.