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Private Music Lessons
CSMA offers private music lessons for students of all levels and all ages on over 20 instruments and voice, plus theory and composition. Currently, we are offering both in-person and online lessons. To enroll, complete our Private Lesson Questionnaire online at Arts4All.org. CSMA is the only music school in our community that gives students access to a complete, comprehensive music education. CSMA music students, at all levels, have opportunities to listen, learn, play, collaborate and perform.
In CSMA’s Private Lesson program, you’ll find:
• Instruction in classical, contemporary, jazz and popular styles • Faculty of internationally recognized professional musicians and educators • Distinguished Teachers, recognized for their extraordinary professional experience • Individualized attention, emphasizing development of solid music fundamentals • Performance opportunities
Private music lessons take place at CSMA’s Finn Center or online on a weekly basis and may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
Please note: Students must have an instrument for daily practice. CSMA also offers specialized jazz instruction, designated by asterisks in the following program list.
Brass
• Baritone/Euphonium
Ages 10-Adult • Horn Ages 10-Adult • Trombone Ages 8-Adult • Trumpet Ages 5-Adult • Tuba Ages 12-Adult
Keyboard
• Piano* Ages 4-Adult
Percussion
• Drums* Ages 7-Adult • Percussion* Ages 7-Adult • Vibraphone* Ages 9-Adult
Strings
• Bass Ages 9-Adult; upright and electric • Cello Ages 6-Adult • Guitar* Ages 6-Adult; acoustic and electric • Ukulele Ages 6-Adult • Viola Ages 6-Adult • Violin Ages 4-Adult
Theory
• Composition Ages 7-Adult • Theory/Aural Training
Ages 7-Adult
Voice
• Voice Ages 8-Adult
Woodwinds
• Bassoon Ages 10-Adult • Clarinet* Ages 8-Adult • Flute Ages 6-Adult • Oboe Ages 10-Adult • Piccolo Ages 10-Adult • Recorder Ages 7-Adult • Saxophone* Ages 9-Adult
HOW TO ENROLL
For detailed information about how to enroll in private lessons, please visit Arts4All.org. Questions? contact the Private Lesson team at 650-917-6800, ext. 330 or privatelessons@arts4all.org.
Continuing students receive registration materials prior to each semester. They are given priority for time/date selection for their lessons.
New Students
Complete our Private Lesson Placement Questionnaire online at Arts4All.org.
CSMA is committed to matching every student with a teacher appropriate for learning style, level and goals. The Private Lesson Program Manager and Program Coordinator will work closely with all new students or their parents to assist with teacher placement and to answer all questions.
Tuition for Summer Semester 2022 (7 weeks): • 30-minute / $350 • 45-minute / $506.10 • 60-minute / $681.10 Please note: Tuition is higher for study with faculty designated as Distinguished Teachers.
In keeping with our commitment to Arts4All, CSMA offers tuition assistance to qualified students. To apply, contact our Student Services office or download the forms at Arts4All.org.
