Young Artists Programs

Available for brass, percussion, piano, strings, winds, and voice. All private lesson programs include student performance opportunities for soloists and ensembles, student admission to all concerts and master classes held at Thurnauer, and accompanist fee. (Note: Suzuki guitar requires eight "teacher training" workshops for parents.)

Choose a 30-, 45-, 60-, 75-, 90-, or 120-min. private lesson per week.
(Note: 60, 75, 90, and 120 min options can be divided into two lessons per week. Beginning students in violin, cello and piano are required to take two 30 min lessons per week.)

INTRODUCTORY LESSONS
Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument? Do you know which one you want to study or do you want to try one out to decide if you like it? Did you ever want to explore different music styles including classical, jazz and rock? Sign up today and begin your musical journey at Thurnauer!

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS PLUS 1
Learning how to play an instrument the right way is only the beginning. What better way to expand your musical journey than to practice your skills with other students, learn how music is structured OR join a performance ensemble to refine technique and perform on stage? This is an amazing opportunity to become a well-rounded musician.

Choose from 30-, 45-, 60-, 75-, or 90-min. private lesson per week
And add either an instrumental group class, a Musical Explorers class, a musicianship class, OR a performance ensemble (by audition: choruses, orchestras, jazz combo, jazz big band, chamber music group)

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS PLUS 2
A more comprehensive opportunity to study an instrument, learn about music AND join fellow musicians to perform together.

Choose from 30-, 45-, 60-, 75-, 90-, or 120-min. private lesson per week
And Add:
+ Musikgarten or musicianship class
+ Instrumental group class OR performance ensemble (by audition: choruses, orchestras, jazz combo, jazz big band, chamber music group)

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS PLUS 3
The most comprehensive program available at Thurnauer for an aspiring musician. Study an instrument of your choice, take a class to learn about music and rhythm AND join both an instrumental group class and a performance ensemble to build skills, refine technique and experience different aspects of playing music.

Choose from 30-, 45-, 60-, 75-, 90-, or 120-min. private lesson per week
And Add:
+ Musikgarten or musicianship class
+ Instrumental group class
+ Performance ensemble (by audition: choruses, orchestras, jazz combo, jazz big band, chamber music group)

ADD A SECONDARY INSTRUMENT
For students already enrolled in a program at the Thurnauer School, additional private secondary instrument or voice lessons maybe taken.