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Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available on all instruments and in voice, composition, and jazz improvisation with Community Music School instructors and interns. For most instrumentalists the recommended age for beginning private study is age 7. Pianists and violinists may start at a younger age; for vocalists the recommended age is about 14.
Instructors and Interns
Community Music School instructors are professional artist-educators who are Western New York’s most sought after teachers and performers. Community Music School interns are Eastman School of Music students or recent graduates who are among the best and brightest young performers in the world. In addition to instructors and interns, some members of the Eastman School of Music collegiate faculty also offer lessons through the Community Music School; each sets his or her own individual fee. Call the Community Music School office for more details.
Community Music School Instructor Rates
per Semester (17 weeks)
Lesson Length |
Private Lessons |
1/2 hour weekly |
$513 |
3/4 hour weekly |
$756 |
1 hour weekly |
$980 |
Community Music School Intern Rates
per Semester (17 weeks)
Lesson Length |
Private Lessons |
1/2 hour weekly |
$350 |
3/4 hour weekly |
$518 |
1 hour weekly |
$670 |
Introductory Instrumental or Voice Classes
Introductory Instrumental or Voice Classes are a great way to begin to play an instrument or sing with an eye toward possible future private study. No previous musical knowledge is necessary! over the course of the year, students will learn to read music, as well as the fundamentals of their particular instrument. Please note, instruments are not provided and are the student's responsibility. Since the classes are at the beginner level, students with any previous experience, or who have taken a year of introductory classes, are encouraged to register for private lessons to enhance their developing skills.
Full year Introductory Classes (3 units)
Tuition: $204 per semester
$186 or less with other private lessons
Instrument |
Grade |
Day |
Time |
Room |
Clarinet |
4-6 |
Monday |
6-7 |
TBA |
Flute |
4-6 |
Monday |
6-7 |
TBA |
Saxophone |
4-6 |
Tuesday |
6-7 |
TBA |
percussion |
4-6 |
Tuesday |
6-7 |
TBA |
Trumpet |
4-6 |
Wednesday |
6-7 |
TBA |
Trombone |
4-6 |
Wednesday |
6-7 |
TBA |
voice |
7-8 |
Thursday |
6-7 |
TBA |
Guitar |
4-6 |
Thursday |
6-7 |
TBA |
Piano |
Ages 4-6 |
Saturday |
9:45-10:30 |
M 443 |
Piano |
1-4 |
Saturday |
10:45-11:30 |
M 443 |
Piano |
5-6 |
Saturday |
8:45-9:30 |
M 443 |
Piano |
7-8 |
Saturday |
12:15-1 |
M 443 |
Piano |
9-12 |
Saturday |
10:30-11:30 |
MSH 414 |
Piano |
adult |
Saturday |
2:30-3:30 |
MSH 414 |
Sampler Classes
8-week Sampler Classes (2 units)
Tuition: $136 per semester
$125 or less with other private lessons
Instrument |
Grade |
Day |
Time |
Room |
Guitar for Children Sampler September 10-October 29 |
1-3 |
Monday |
4-5 |
MSH 405 |
Guitar Sampler January7-March 18 |
9-adult |
Monday |
6:30-7:30 |
MSH 405 |
Hammered Dulcimer Sampler September 22-November 10 |
6-12 |
Saturday |
1-2 |
MSH One |
See also
a program of private and group lessons
Piano Classes: grade 8 to adult
Last updated: April 30, 2012