VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION — YOUTH

Individual Lessons

Violin, Viola, Cello | Age 5–18

Advanced Piano | Age 10–18

Note: We are currently waitlisting for all instrumental lessons. Thrive with customized instruction. Build the skills and abilities needed to enjoy music as a participant, gaining self-confidence and developing self-expression. During the school year, individual lessons are complemented with required attendance in a music skills class or ensemble (see below)

The CMC Private Lesson program runs through the school year 2022–23 (October to June). Lessons are scheduled between instructor and student at a mutually agreeable day and time, as verbally confirmed. Your instructor may require materials not included in registration fee.

Beginners start with 30-minute lessons; advanced students (playing concertos or sonatas) move to 45-minute lessons; 60-minute lessons are provided in special cases. Suzuki, traditional, hybrid, and other instructional methods are used, depending on the instructor. Daily individual practice between classes is a required part of successful music instruction.

Enrollment Process

New-to-CMC students: Use the “application” activity number below to be put on a waiting list for an opening. Placement with an instructor depends on openings that are available at the time you apply.

• New Beginners: Apply using activity code 1149757

• Students with prior lesson experience who are new to CMC: Apply using activity code 1149758

If/when a placement with a teacher is made you will be asked to set up a payment plan for lessons and attend a parent orientation class.

• Continuing CMC students are already registered through mid-June and stay with the same lesson schedule through the school year.

Instruments

Instrument rentals may be available from CMC. Indicate your need for an instrument at the time of registration or fill out our online rental request form at: communitymusiccenter.org/instruments

Participation

Good attendance and daily practice between lessons is expected.

Required Enrichment Class | School Year 2022–23

During the School Year, CMC requires private lesson students to enroll in a concurrent enrichment class or apply for an exemption if participating in similar activities elsewhere. Separate fees apply for CMC’s enrichment classes, and enrollment for the class is in addition to the private lesson registration. Options include:

• Skills: Drum World, Reading & Rhythm, Songwriting Lab, Theory & Games

• Ensembles: Chamber Ensemble*, Fiddling*, Suzuki Group Class*, String Orchestra*, Xylophone Orchestra, Youth Choir, Youth Vocal Ensemble

• Piano* (not for private piano students)

*Prerequisites apply

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