Private Lessons

New students interested

in private lessons:

Creating a successful teacher/student relationship is very important. Faculty members have many specializations, teaching styles and personalities. The more we know about the way you or your child learns best as well as personal goals and interests, the more likely that we will create a lasting and rewarding partnership. After a careful review of your inquiry form, a member of our student services team will contact you to discuss placement with a faculty member. We may recommend a trial lesson to ensure assignment with an appropriate teacher. Trial lessons are the same price as a standard lesson with no obligation to enroll. Financial aid is available in the form of Direct Tuition Assistance for qualified families. Financial aid applications are available online and at all Music School branches.

Suzuki Instruction

Children all over the world have their first musical experience through the Suzuki Method. Developed by the late Japanese teacher Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the method uses the “mother tongue” approach to learning, based on the ease with which young children learn to speak their first language. Dr. Suzuki discovered that these same principles apply when teaching young children to become fine musicians. Suzuki lessons focus on ear-training, developing good instrumental technique and producing a beautiful tone. Group class is an integral part of the Suzuki program, along with private lessons. Group classes meet weekly, develop ensemble skills, musical literacy skills, and provide a community of peers that is critical to every child's success in the Suzuki method. Once a teacher has determined that any student has developed enough playing skill to participate in group class, it is a required part of the Suzuki program and students must participate if they wish to take private lessons with any registered Suzuki instructor.

Music Therapy

Health professionals who specialize in music therapy use music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of their clients. Music therapy is especially appropriate for clients diagnosed with autism to address their styles of speech and nonverbal communication skills. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, one of our licensed music therapists will provide the appropriate therapy that will include creating, singing, moving to and/or listening to music. Music therapy strengthens clients' abilities, and learned skills transfer to other areas of their lives. It also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves with words.