Course

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Minneapolis

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Fall 2026

Wayzata Community Ed: MacPhail Strings – Fall Lessons

Tuition: $115.00

Tuition starts at $115.00

Per 30 minute lesson $115

Per 30 minute lesson $115.00

Per 30 minute lesson $50.50-$57.50
MacPhail Center for Music is excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Wayzata Community Ed! Violin lessons with instructor Lara Hicks will be held after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (and some Fridays — see calendar). Lessons take place at Gleason Elementary School or Greenwood Elementary School.
Lesson spots are limited; reserve your preferred day and time now!
What is the time commitment?
  • 24 lessons from late October through mid-May. Lessons begin the week of October 26, 2026. A calendar will be provided.
  • In the spring, Students participate in a performance at MacPhail and a performance at Central Middle School.
Do I need to have my own instrument?
Yes. You are also responsible for supplying your own music stand and purchasing your own music books.
Can I rent an instrument from Community Ed?
Community Ed has a limited supply of instruments. Call 763-745-5200 to check on availability and arrange an appointment to be fitted.
What is the cost?
Individual lessons: $1,380
How do I register?
You can complete your tuition payment online via MacPhail’s ACTIVE Network site. If you need assistance completing the tuition payment, please contact Student Services: 612.321.0100 / [email protected].
To secure the timing for your classes or lessons, use this link:
Other questions?
Reach out to Grayson Broesch, MacPhail School Partnerships Coordinator: [email protected]
From Oct 26, 2026 to Jan 27, 2027

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: Fall 2026

Register by: 10/09/2026

Starts: 10/26/2026

Ends: 01/27/2027

Location: Minneapolis

Age Range: 7 years - 12 years

Course Type: Private Instruction
Department: School Partnerships
Program Method: School Partnerships
Category: Strings/Harp
For Returning Students Only:
If you are a current student and would like to register for the next semester:

Tuesday,Wednesday

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

From Oct 26, 2026 to Jan 27, 2027

Section Details

Tuition $115.00

Register by: 10/09/2026

Starts: 10/26/2026

Ends: 01/27/2027

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