Community Arts School
The Community Arts School offers private lessons for voice, piano, and strings. Lessons are available for all students with a limited number of teachers and sessions available.
Music & Dance Lessons Overview
Music Lessons Schedule
- When: Monday to Friday, 3 – 6 p.m.
- Where: Music studio rooms in the Sandra O. Stephens Media and Performing Arts building.
- Cost: $150 per month for four 30-minute lessons (one per week).
- Additional Option: 60-minute lessons available for an extra fee, with the option of adding extra days.
Instrument/Voice Lessons Availability
- Piano, Violin, and Viola: Available starting in grade 1.
- Voice: Available starting in grade 3.
- Cello and Bass: Available starting in grade 4, or when the student is physically able to handle the instrument correctly.
Attendance Policy
- Students are expected to attend all scheduled lessons to progress in their skills.
- Missed Lessons: No refunds or make-ups for missed lessons.
- Excused Absences: One excused absence credit per semester.
- Holidays/Teacher Absences: No charge for holidays or teacher absences.
Lesson Days
- Lessons are held on all regular school days.
- No lessons on days when school is closed.
- Some teachers may offer lessons on half-days; schedules will be provided at the start of each semester.
Performance Opportunities
- Students may participate in public recitals.
- Recital details will be shared by the instructor.
Materials & Instruments
- Students are responsible for purchasing all required books, supplies, and materials (details provided by instructor).
- Instrumental Students: Must have a quality instrument for lessons and practice.
- Piano Students: Must have a quality piano (acoustic preferred, but high-quality electric pianos with 88 keys and weighted action are acceptable).
- Dance Students: Must have appropriate dance wear.
Further Information
After registration and lesson assignment, a detailed copy of policies and teacher information will be sent home.
We are excited to begin the music education journey with your student!