CMS Individual Lessons
Individual music lessons are currently offered online and in person at the Community Music School, preparing students of all ages and abilities to express themselves musically and acquire the skills necessary to successfully participate in ensembles, perform in public, and enjoy a lifelong love of music.
One-on-one weekly sessions are available on all instruments of the band and orchestra, piano, guitar, harp, and voice.
About Individual Lessons at CMS
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Piano |
age 6 |
| Guitar | age 6 |
| Violin* | age 7-8 |
| Viola* | age 7-8 |
| Cello* | age 7-8 |
| Double Bass | age 7-8 |
| Flute | age 9-10 |
| Clarinet | age 9-10 |
| Oboe | age 9-10 |
| Bassoon | age 9-10 |
| Saxophone | age 9-10 |
| Horn | age 9-10 |
| Trumpet | age 9-10 |
| Low Brass | age 9-10 |
| Percussion | age 9-10 |
| Voice | age 12 |
| Theory | Reading age |
| Composition | age 12 |
* The Suzuki Program takes students ages 4-7.
- Your own instrument and/or regular access to an instrument for practice. A traditional piano is preferred for piano students and is essential after the first semester of lessons.
- A video conferencing platform is required for online lessons (i.e., Zoom, Facetime, Skype)
- Be prepared to attend lessons weekly with instruments in good order.
- Regular practice and attendance are essential to music study.
- Students are encouraged to attend CMS master classes, workshops, concerts, and recitals when available. These educational opportunities are designed to enhance learning and students' progress.
| Registration Dates | Session Dates | |
| Summer 2022 | June 11 - 15, 2022 | June 18 - August 1, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | August 6 - 10, 2022 | August 13 - January 7, 2023 |
| Spring 2023 | January 7 - 11, 2023 | January 14 - June 5, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | June 10 - 15, 2023 | June 17 - August 1, 2023 |
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Fall/Spring Semester 2022-2023 (18 weeks) |
Summer 2022 (6 weeks) |
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| 30-minute lesson/week | $639/semester | $210 |
| 45-minute lesson/week | $954/semester | $312 |
| 60-minute lesson/week | $1278/semester | $420 |
Annual Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee of $30 is assessed once per academic year per student upon enrollment.