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Find Your Sound at MacPhail
From first notes to lifelong learning, we offer programs for every age, interest, and skill level.
Individual Lessons
One-on-one music instruction tailored to your goals, experience, and schedule.
Classes & Ensembles
Make music with others through classes, bands, choirs, and ensembles.
Early Childhood
Sing Play Learn, Suzuki, and music experiences that support early development and musical growth.
Youth & Teens
Build musical skills, confidence, and creativity through lessons, classes, and performance opportunities.
Adults
Whether you’re beginning or returning, explore music through lessons, classes, and ensembles.
Community Programs
Music Therapy, Music for Life®, school partnerships, community ensembles and more.
Individual Lessons
One-on-one music instruction tailored to your goals, experience, and schedule.
Classes & Ensembles
Make music with others through classes, bands, choirs, and ensembles.
Early Childhood
Sing Play Learn, Suzuki, and music experiences that support early development and musical growth.
Youth & Teens
Build musical skills, confidence, and creativity through lessons, classes, and performance opportunities.
Adults
Whether you’re beginning or returning, explore music through lessons, classes, and ensembles.
Community Programs
Music Therapy, Music for Life®, school partnerships, community ensembles and more.
Not sure where to start? We’ll help guide you.
Learn from Minnesota’s Best Teaching Artists
Tamara Gonzalez
Pinar Başgöze
Emma Andersen
Life at MacPhail
Performance Today Young Artist in Residence: Salvador Flores
Andrew Residence Talent Show
Contemporary Music Program Showcase
Be First in Line for Fall Lessons
Join our Priority Placement List by July 31, and you’ll be first in line to be matched with a teacher when fall schedules open in August.
Read. Watch. Listen.
Celebrating 30 Years of Rock Week at 7th St Entry
For 30 summers, young musicians from MacPhail Center for Music have ended an unforgettable week by stepping onto one of Minnesota’s most iconic stages: First Avenue’s 7th St Entry.
KSTP Feature: MacPhail Celebrates 30 Years of Rock Week – July 10, 2026
MacPhail Welcomes Michael Waldman as Vice President of Development
MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to welcome Michael Waldman as Vice President of Development.
CBS News: Student group of performers set to take the stage at Twin Cities Jazz Festival – June 18, 2026
