Private and Partner Lessons « Rhapsody Arts Center

Private and Partner Lessons

Piano, Voice, Guitar, Percussion, Strings, Winds, Composition, Theory, Jazz/Improvisation, Combination Lessons

For information on the differences between private lessons and group classes, please refer to the article, One or More

Private lessons focus on the individual learning style of a student. This is a one-on-one lesson recommended for those who want individual instruction. Students can enroll for lessons at any time; the tuition amount is prorated according to the start date. Lessons for children run during the school year, and in a separate summer session. Adults interested in private lessons may be interested in our flexible Insanely Busy Adult lessons, a group of twelve 30-minute lessons to be used in six months time.

For siblings or friends that want to learn music together, we offer partner lessons. Although the partner lesson is classified as a small group (two students), the teacher has more freedom to tailor the curriculum to each individual than he or she would have in a full group setting.

School Year 2010-11

Private Lesson registration form
Ensemble Experience brochure: coming soon
Policies & Calendar 2010-11

Lesson Information

Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length, and are weekly. Priority scheduling is given to current students and enrollments received before August 2nd. Enrollment is on-going and tuition is pro-rated for a mid-year start.

Tuition includes 32 private or partner lessons and 5 ensemble experiences from September through June (see our calendar for exact dates). Tuition level is based on the teacher’s education and tenure. For current and complete teacher listings please click here. A student’s commitment to lessons is for the entire academic year. Students beginning study mid-year will have their tuition prorated.

Rates are listed on the registration form above.

Scholarships—It is the intent of Rhapsody Arts Center that no student be unable to study the arts due to financial challenges. Our Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who are unable to pay full tuition. Click here to download the scholarship application form.

Registration Fee—A $30 non-refundable registration fee per student (maximum $50 per household) is payable at the time of enrollment. This fee covers all class and private enrollments at Rhapsody through July 2010. This reserves your spot in the studio and helps cover the cost of studio events, lab software, festival opportunities, instrument maintenance, and administration.

Book Deposit—All families pay a $40 (per student) book deposit upon registration ($20 for returning students). The money is used to cover book expenses for the student. This is a service we offer to ensure that our students get the correct books they need, when they need them. When the $40 is depleted, a copy of the expense record is provided and another $40 is due.

MusicStation Lab is supplementary to lesson time and includes educational games and music creation software. MusicStation time enriches students’ learning and creativity, and is included in tuition.

Ensemble Experiences will take place on designated weeks according to the studio calendar. These weeks are reserved for rehearsals of our School of Rock bands, Chamber Ensembles, Music Appreciation and History classes, Music Mind Games classes, Standards Testing, student Recording Studio time, Composition classes, and Guest Lecture/Performances (60 minute classes, 4-10 students per class). During Ensemble Experience Weeks, there are no private lessons (see calendar). Participation in Ensemble Experience Weeks is strongly encouraged.

Summer 2010

Summer Lesson Information

During the summer, students can sign up for packages of 6 or 10 lessons to be scheduled according to student/teacher availability. Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. For current and complete teacher listings please click here.

Rates are listed on the registration form.

Book Deposit—All families pay a $20 (per student) book deposit upon summer lessons registration. The money is used to cover book expenses for the student. This is a service we offer to ensure that our students get the correct books they need, when they need them.