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Private Music Study

Discover new musical talents at Chelsea Center for the Arts!

Discover new musical talents or build on old skills at the Chelsea Center for the Arts. Instructors in our private music studios hold advanced degrees in their fields and are committed to providing a stimulating, challenging and encouraging musical environment for all students.

Offering private instruction in....

Piano • Guitar • Classical Guitar • Mandolin • Lap Steel • Bass • Violin • Suzuki • Violin • Viola • Voice • Flute • And more!

Who are our instructors?

Full bios and information are available on our Meet our Instructors page.

How long are the lessons?

Most instructors offer 30, 45, and 60-minute lesson options. These are usually held once per week over the course of a semester.

Chelsea Center for the Arts offers three full semesters during the school year plus a shorter summer semester. Students may enroll partway through the semester, provided there is available space, for a pro-rated tuition rate.

How long is a semester?

Registration is based on a semester package. Each instructor designs his or her own semester package and may consist of both private and group lessons. Contact your instructor for details. The semester dates are as follows:

• Fall 2011: September 5- December 23 (16 weeks)
• Winter/Spring 2011/2012 : January 9 - June 8 (21 weeks)
• Summer 2012: (12 possible weeks) *waiting for school calendar*

Each private music instructor designs his or her semester package, comprised of a set number of private and group lessons for the entire semester. The individual instructors also handle their own teaching schedules. New private music students should arrange a consultation with the prospective instructor. Once you have established a lesson time with your private instructor, you may contact the CCA office for a registration form and student handbook, which are also available on our website.

I'm interested - what do I do next?

1. Contact the instructor you are interested in.
2. Schedule a date and lesson time with your new instructor.
3. See our "registration" page for information on how to register.
4. Submit your registration form to the office BEFORE your first lesson.
5. Enjoy your semester of private music education and practice, practice, practice!

Are there scholarships available?

Yes! Visit our Scholarship and Tuition Assistance page for details.

If you have any questions not answered here, please contact our Director of Music, Lisa Hinz-Johnson at lisahinzjohnson@gmail.com or contact the CCA office at
(734) 433-2787.