1-on-1 lessons—any instrument, any style, any age, guided by our expert teaching artists.
Learn More & Get Started
Start music this summer with 4 private lessons
Introductory Lesson Package - Summer 2026
Start with 4 private 30-minute lessons for $192
Any instrument • Any location • Flexible scheduling For kids, teens, and adults—no experience needed Learn from MacPhail’s expert teaching artists
Work one-on-one with MacPhail’s outstanding teaching artists in a short introductory package — a great way to begin, try something new, or get back into music.
Whether you're just starting out, picking an instrument back up, or growing as a professional musician, MacPhail offers expert-led individual lessons that help you learn faster and go further. Choose from 35+ instruments, voice, composition, and electronic music, all taught by Minnesota’s most accomplished teaching artists.
Tuition
A 30-minute lesson at MacPhail starts at $48. Rates may vary slightly depending on your teacher and location.
With flexible scheduling and a variety of lesson formats, we make it easyto fit high-quality music education into your routine.
Lessons are available:
In person
Hybrid
Online
How It Works
Step 1: Match with an Instructor
Great music starts with a great teacher.
Complete our student placement form and we'll match you with the right teaching artist based on your goals, experience, and interests.
Step 2: Have Your First Lesson
Let the music begin!
Once matched, you’ll receive confirmation with details for your first lesson. Meet with your teacher to discuss goals, preferences, schedules and start your musical journey.
Step 3: Play. Practice. Perform.
Customized learning = meaningful progress.
Each lesson is designed for you to ensure an exceptional learning experience. Your teaching artist will motivate, inspire, and support you on your musical journey, helping you play the music you love while learning the skills that create a solid musical foundation.
Locations
MacPhail Minneapolis
Near the Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater, this state-of-the-art, six-story building opened in January of 2008 and includes 55 unique studios and many diverse practice rooms, music labs and performance spaces.
MacPhail Apple Valley
MacPhail Apple Valley, which opened in the Spring of 2010, has 13 studios and two classrooms custom built with the acoustical treatments needed for student lessons, music therapy, group classes and small recitals.
MacPhail Austin
MacPhail's Austin location, opened in 2015, offers Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® classes, individual lessons, and more. Spaces include 6 studios, 8 practice rooms, ensemble spaces, an electronic music lab, and a recital hall.
MacPhail Chanhassen
Located in downtown Chanhassen, the Grandma Talle Center at MacPhail offers seven studios, two classrooms and offers Sing Play Learn with MacPhail®, individual classes, and Suzuki Talent Education.
Why Choose MacPhail?
Leaders in Music Education As the nation’s largest and oldest community music school, MacPhail serves over 15,000 students each year through innovative, inclusive programs grounded in more than a century of expertise.
World-Class Faculty Our teaching artists are exceptional educators and professional performers. Most hold advanced degrees and bring deep expertise, passion, and personalized support to every lesson.
Award-Winning Programs for All Ages From early childhood to adult learners, our award-winning programs span 35+ instruments, voice, composition, and electronic music, making MacPhail a nation-wide leader in music programming.
A Community of Music At MacPhail, learning happens together. We create vibrant, welcoming communities where students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds grow through music—building confidence, connection, and creativity along the way.
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