Course

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Minneapolis

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Summer 2026

Summer Strings Bootcamp: June 29-July 2

Tuition: $400.00 ($100.00 per session)

Tuition starts at $400.00

Per 30 minute lesson $400

Per 30 minute lesson $400.00

Per 30 minute lesson $48.00-$55.00
Immerse yourself in the world of string music at Summer Strings Boot Camp, a week-long camp designed for youth string players — violin, viola, and cello — in grades 4 through 6 and all ability levels. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this camp offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in both solo and ensemble settings.
Camp highlights include:
  • Solo Repertoire – Work on pieces tailored to your skill level with personalized guidance to enhance technique, musicality, and confidence.
  • Ensemble Rehearsals – Collaborate with fellow string players in chamber groups and full string ensembles, exploring a wide range of styles and repertoire.
  • Technique & Musicianship – Strengthen fundamentals like bowing, intonation and rhythm through engaging workshops.
  • End-of-Camp Performance – Showcase your progress in a celebratory performance for family and friends.
With a balance of focused practice, collaborative music-making, and fun activities, Summer Strings Bootcamp provides an inspiring environment for young musicians to grow and thrive. Join us for a week of music, connection, and creativity!
June 29-July 2: Monday-Thursday 1:00-4:00pm. No class June 19 (Juneteenth holiday).

4 Sessions

Meeting DateStart TimeDuration
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 1:00 PM 3:00
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 1:00 PM 3:00
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 1:00 PM 3:00
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 1:00 PM 3:00

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

  1. Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
  2. When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
  3. 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

Course Details

Semester: Summer 2026

Register by: 06/15/2026

Starts: 06/29/2026

Ends: 07/02/2026

Location: Minneapolis

Age Range: 9 years - 12 years

Course Type: Camp
Department: Group Instruction
Program Method: Summer Camps
Category: Camps , Strings/Harp
Topic: Instrument Discovery , Performance & Ensemble Training , Skill-Building
Topic: Cello , Violin , Viola
For Returning Students Only:
If you are a current student and would like to register for the next semester:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

June 29-July 2: Monday-Thursday 1:00-4:00pm. No class June 19 (Juneteenth holiday).

Section Details

Tuition $400.00

Register by: 06/15/2026

Starts: 06/29/2026

Ends: 07/02/2026

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