Explore the piano while building foundational music skills through fun songs, musical games, movement, and creative activities. Students develop beginning keyboard technique while building rhythm-reading, note-reading, listening skills, and musical confidence in a supportive group setting. Beginning Piano provides an engaging introduction to piano study and prepares students for continued learning. Perfect for new and returning students. Yearlong curriculum.
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Beginning Piano for Children (Age 8-9) – FALL
Tuition: $635.00
Per 30 minute lesson $50.50-$57.50
From Sep 17, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027
| Meeting Date | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail
Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.
One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!
Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.
How to Get Started
- Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
- When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
- The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.
Faculty
Jeremy Hanson
Course Details
Thursdays 5:00-6:00, 16 weeks September 17 - January 21
| Meeting Date | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 |
Section Details
Tuition $635.00
Saturdays 10:00-11:00am, 16 weeks September 19 - January 23
| Meeting Date | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 |
Section Details
Tuition $635.00