Austin
Outstanding music education for an exceptional community
MacPhail – Austin expands access to quality musical opportunities in Austin in its state-of-the-art music education center, made possible by support from the Hormel Foundation. In a city home to 48 languages, the outstanding Austin faculty use the power of music to foster communication and connection across a diverse population. Here, students from Austin Public Schools take individual lessons on 15 instruments and voice, young children benefit from Sing Play Learn early childhood classes, and individual and group instruction offer inspirational learning opportunities for adults.
Class Offerings in Austin
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Baritone/Euphonium Lessons – Austin
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Bass Guitar Lessons – Austin
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Cello Lessons – Austin
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Clarinet Lessons – Austin
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Composition Lessons – Austin
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Double Bass Lessons – Austin
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Flute Lessons – Austin
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French Horn Lessons – Austin
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Guitar Lessons – Austin
About MacPhail – Austin
The center includes six teaching studios, eight practice rooms, a percussion studio, early childhood studio, suites for band and choir, orchestra space. In addition, the center has a music therapy studio, electric music keyboards lab, a beautiful recital hall, and the “Learning Stairs,” a feature modeled after MacPhail’s Minneapolis location that provides a community place to share music and learning with one another.
MacPhail Center for Music – Austin
Fall and Spring Semester Hours
Mon: 12pm-8pm
Tues: 12pm-8pm
Wed: 12pm-8pm
Thu: 12pm-8pm
Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Summer Hours
Mon: 9am-5pm
Tue: 12pm-8pm
Wed: 9am-5pm
Thu: 12pm-8pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
MacPhail Center for Music
Parking Info
Free, on-site parking. Accessible parking available.
Student Services is available at 612-321-0100, via email, or in-person to assist you.
Financial Aid
MacPhail strives to make its lessons and classes financially accessible. Financial aid, in the form of reduced tuition, is available to qualifying students. Awards are determined on a sliding scale. View the financial aid grid.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! Apply here: 2026-27 Financial Aid Form – Austin
Please contact Cheryl Berglund at 507.396.6730 or via email: [email protected] with questions.
Questions? Contact Us
Cheryl Berglund, Austin Site Director
Karen Zicafoose, Austin Office Coordinator