- Introductory Ensemble Sessions – Learn how to play in small groups, focusing on communication, rhythm, and blending your sound with others.
- Step-by-Step Coaching – Work with patient and experienced instructors who provide tailored guidance to help you feel comfortable and successful.
- Work on the Basics – Strengthen fundamental skills like tone production, tuning, and timing to enhance your ensemble playing.
- Accessible Repertoire – Play enjoyable, beginner-friendly pieces specially selected to match your ability level.
- Casual Sharing Session – Gain confidence by performing for your peers in a supportive, non-competitive setting on the last evening.
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Introductory Chamber Camp for Adults: July 6-8
Tuition: $150.00 ($50.00 per session)
Per 30 minute lesson $48.00-$55.00
Open to adult String, Woodwind, Piano, Harpsichord, Harp, Classical Guitar, French Horn, and Trumpet
Discover the joy of playing music with others at Introductory Chamber Camp for Adults, a supportive and welcoming three-night workshop designed for beginning adult musicians with little to no ensemble experience. This program is perfect for adult musicians looking to build confidence, improve their skills, and experience the magic of chamber music in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Camp highlights include:
No prior ensemble experience is needed—just bring your instrument, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn. By the end of the week, you’ll leave with improved skills, new friendships, and the confidence to continue your chamber music journey. Join us for a rewarding and uplifting musical adventure!
*Participants need to complete a placement assessment, either via video or in-person with Lead Teacher Jeremy Swider ([email protected]), no later than Monday, June 8th. For this assessment, please share any musical selection that helps to demonstrate where you are currently at with playing music on your instrument to help us select repertoire that will be a good fit for your current skills.
July 6-8: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
| Meeting Date | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 2:00 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 2:00 |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 2:00 |
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 Swider
Course Details
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Tuition $150.00