Private Lessons at Music Center

Private Lessons are an opportunity for musicians for all abilities and skills to work directly with Music Center teachers. Lessons take place in a one-on-one environment with experienced instructors that help students reach music education and performance goals through weekly sessions and guiding their at home practice.

  • Weekly Lessons (Ages 5 - 99+)

    The starting point for many students is Traditional Private Lessons. Students are invited to take a 30-minute introductory lesson at a reduced cost. To begin the scheduling process, simply complete the Student Profile Form or call 206-526-8443.

    Through one-on-one study, a music student receives complete attention in their lesson. However, beyond the weekly repetition of being asked to perform tasks, listen, and answer questions is the great strength of private lessons; the student is working with a teacher/mentor who helps guide their musical life. At Music Center, we believe the best learning happens through weekly private lessons. Students taking traditional lessons have the opportunity to enroll in The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program, a comprehensive and effectively sequenced program of music study and assessment.

    Student Profile Form

  • Creative Music Making (Ages 5 - 10)

    Not sure where to start? If your child has an interest in music but isn’t ready for private lessons or can’t decide which instrument to learn you may want to consider Creative Music Making which provides one-on-one instruction building a foundation for private lessons.

    With a multi-instrumental approach, children will work to develop a foundation prior to beginning instrumental lessons. Sessions will use games, activities, and play with Ukulele, Piano, Drums, Guitar and Voice to focus on goals to explore music and build life skills. By building a basis of general musical experience, students will be prepared to jump into weekly lessons when the time is right.

    Student Profile Form

  • Suzuki Academy (Ages 4+)

    When you participate in Suzuki Academy, students will develop musical skills as they advance through the carefully laid out Suzuki repertoire for their instrument. Suzuki students often begin taking lessons at 3 or 4 years of age, with a parent or guardian engaging in weekly lessons and directing daily practice at home.

    When beginning, students learn early pieces by listening & repeating (playing by ear) before learning to read music. All Suzuki Academy students will play with their peers in weekly or every other week group classes. The combination of individual and group instruction will lead students to success!

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The Details

  • Private lessons are for students of all ages! Music Center welcomes new beginners, continuing students, and those who have taken a break in their playing. No matter how long it’s been or if you’ve never picked up an instrument before, we’d like to help you experience the joy of making music.

  • Instruction is available for the following instruments:

    • Strings: violin, viola, cello, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, koto

    • Piano: classical piano, jazz piano

    • Winds & brass: recorder, piccolo, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba

    • Voice: all styles

    • Music Theory/Composition: All levels, Royal Conservatory Certification prep available

  • After your introductory lesson, tuition for weekly lessons is:

    • 30 Minute Lessons - $199.10/month

    • 45 Minute Lessons - $284.20/month

    • 60 Minute Lessons - $361.90/month

    Tuition and fees must be paid before a student begins lessons. Families enrolling in lessons at Music Center are required to pay an annual $75 registration fee. Discounts are available for siblings and family members who enroll in lessons and for quarterly payment plans (3 payments) or payment in full.

    Short term lessons are charged on a per lesson basis:

    • 30 Minutes: $60.00/lesson

    • 45 Minutes: $82.00/lesson

    • 60 Minutes: $102.00/lesson

  • No credits or refunds will be given for student absences (vacation, field trips, school music obligations, sports, illness, etc.). Teachers are NOT required nor obligated to reschedule lessons due to student absence. If you must miss a lesson (especially for illness) you should stay in contact with your teacher for additional assignments or practice ideas.

  • If it is necessary for a student to stop taking lessons, students/parents should complete a Withdrawal Form and return it to the office. At the time the office receives the Withdrawal Form, the student is responsible to pay for four (4) more lessons (which they may attend if they choose).

  • Yes! Music Center believes that music education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial means. We offer a variety of tuition discounts and scholarships to make our programs more affordable. If you need tuition assistance to participate, please read Tuition & Scholarships for more information. Tuition Assistance awards are for either one class/ensemble or for 30-minute lessons.