Your musical journey doesn’t have to be a solo act
Learn, play, and grow — together
There’s power in making music as a group. You’ll meet new people, explore new skills, and grow as a musician in a welcoming, collaborative setting. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to deepen your skills, MacPhail offers group classes for all ages, interests, and experience levels.
Looking for performance opportunities? Explore our ensembles.
Financial assistance is available. If tuition is a barrier, we encourage you to apply. Learn more.
Already a MacPhail student? Students and families enrolled in at least 5 hours of Individual Lessons, Music Therapy, or Suzuki Talent Education in the same semester are eligible for our Music+ discount. Learn more.
New to Music? Start Here.
Beginning Group Classes are designed for first-time musicians who want to build confidence, learn alongside others, and discover the joy of making music before moving into individual lessons.
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Discover fun, engaging group classes for every age, skill level, and musical interest.
Classes for Kids & Families
From first songs to first instruments, our fun, age-appropriate group classes nurture musical growth and creativity for ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
Classes for Youth
Build skills, try new styles, and collaborate with peers in dynamic group classes designed to inspire teen musicians.
Classes for Adults
Learn a new instrument or pick one back up and grow your skills in fun, welcoming group classes for all levels—including courses for adults 55 and up.
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Group Music Class Offerings
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Musical World (5-7 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
Take a musical journey around the world! In the fall, Musical World students explore African, Central American, Caribbean, Hawaiian, and South American cultures through songs, folk tales, visual art and...
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Beginning Ukulele Class for Children (ages 6-8) – FALL
Explore the ukulele while building foundational music skills through fun songs, musical games, singing, and creative activities. Students develop beginning ukulele technique while building rhythm-reading, note-reading, sight-singing, listening skills, and...
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Musical Bridges Instrument Sampler (6-8yr) – FALL Semester
Is your child a budding musician that has not yet chosen an instrument? Musical Bridges provides children the opportunity to try out multiple instruments to help them find a great...
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Music for 2s and 3s (2-3 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
Ages 2-3 with parent/caregiver This fall, enjoy fast-paced, seasonal musical activities emphasizing singing, rhythmic instrument play, movement and internalization of steady beat with your toddler. Musical play with toddlers can...
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Music for 3s and 4s (3-4 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
Ages 3 to 4 1/2 with parent/caregiver This fall, inspire your child’s creativity through imaginative, seasonal musical play experiences. Cooperative play skills are built through musical games and music-making activities....
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Suzuki Stars (3-5 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
If your family is interested in our Suzuki Talent Education program, this class is for you. Through MacPhail’s renowned, play-based early childhood music curriculum, you and your child will build...
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Musical Trolley (4-6 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
CRASH, BOOM, BANG, ZING! In the fall, Musical Trolley students explore and play a variety of percussion instruments from temple blocks to timpani, as well as many different stringed folk...
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Musical Story Times – Apple Valley: Thursday 9:45am – FALL
16 sessions available. Drop in and register for as many classes as you would like! Tuition: $12.50 per class. For ages 6 weeks through 4 years. Enhance your child’s brain...
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Musical Story Times – Minneapolis: Saturday 10:30am – FALL
16 sessions available. Drop in and register for as many classes as you would like! Tuition: $12.50 per class. For ages 6 weeks through 4 years. Enhance your child’s brain...
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Music for Families (6 wk-5 yr) Apple Valley – FALL Semester
Ages 6 weeks – 5 years with parent/caregiver 12-WEEK SESSION This multi-age experience for families promotes music awareness and appreciation through the various integrated arts activities based on seasonal themes....
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Music for Families (6 wk-5 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
Ages 6 weeks – 5 years with parent/caregiver 12-WEEK SESSION This multi-age experience for families promotes music awareness and appreciation through the various integrated arts activities based on seasonal themes....
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Music for 1s and 2s (10-24 mo) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
Ages 10-24 months with parent/caregiver Add musical play to your fall schedule. High energy exploration keeps active toddlers engaged as they sample hand-held instruments, experience contrasting sounds and motions, and...
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Music for Babies (6 wk-10 mo) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
This fall, learn new ways to use music at home to enhance your baby’s development. New lullabies, songs, chants, wiggling and bouncing games will be shared to help you and...
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Music for Families (6 wk-5 yr) Chanhassen – FALL Semester
Ages 6 weeks – 5 years with parent/caregiver 12-WEEK SESSION This multi-age experience for families promotes music awareness and appreciation through the various integrated arts activities based on seasonal themes....
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Unwrapping Music ONLINE: Theatrical Music Part 2
Theatrical Music: Storytelling Through Sound How does music create drama? In this two-part series, we will explore how composers have used music to tell stories, create characters, heighten emotion, and...
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Unwrapping Music ONLINE: Theatrical Music Part 1
Theatrical Music: Storytelling Through Sound How does music create drama? In this two-part series, we will explore how composers have used music to tell stories, create characters, heighten emotion, and...
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Songwriting Workshop for Adults
Tap into your creativity and spend eight weeks this fall writing songs alongside a community of fellow musicians. The Songwriting Workshop is designed for adult participants who want to explore...
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Singer’s Jam Session for Adults – Fall Semester
Experience Jazz from blues to bebop. Join other singers in a relaxed, informal setting. Jazz styles, scat singing, phrasing and improvisation, vocal technique, chart reading and writing will be some...
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Songs and Stories (Dementia-Friendly) – Apple Valley
Songs & Stories: A Community Singing Experience for People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners Join us for an uplifting musical gathering where familiar songs spark memories, conversation, and...
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Songs and Stories (Dementia-Friendly) – Minneapolis
Songs & Stories: A Community Singing Experience for People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners Join us for an uplifting musical gathering where familiar songs spark memories, conversation, and...
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Rhythm Circle (Dementia-Friendly) – Chanhassen
Join us as we celebrate the power of music to bring people together, foster well-being, and create meaningful experiences for both individuals living with dementia and those who care for...
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Rhythm Circle (Dementia-Friendly) – Minneapolis
Join us as we celebrate the power of music to bring people together, foster well-being, and create meaningful experiences for both individuals living with dementia and those who care for...
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Rhythm Circle (Dementia-Friendly) – Apple Valley
Join us as we celebrate the power of music to bring people together, foster well-being, and create meaningful experiences for both individuals living with dementia and those who care for...
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Returning to Piano for Adults – FALL Semester
Are you an adult who used to play piano in the past? Did you stop years ago, but have since wanted to restart lessons? This class is for you! Designed...
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Prelude: Singer/Actor Performance Lab – FALL Semester
Are you a highly motivated singer? The Prelude Program is a year-long program (September-May) for singers who seek an environment where they can experiment and discover new possibilities as a...
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MMFL Voice Class 1 – Minneapolis
Learn the basic technique of healthy vocal production and improve your singing voice in a fun and comfortable setting. This class will cover vocal tone, range, posture, breath support, resonance,...
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MMFL Voice Class 2 – Minneapolis
Learn how to apply healthy vocal technique learned in Voice Class 1 to diverse repertoire throughout this semester. In this course you will gain an understanding of appropriate performance practice...
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Music Circle (Dementia-Friendly) – Apple Valley
Music Circle is an interactive music-making experience designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Each week, participants gather to explore a new theme through a variety of engaging...
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Music Circle (Dementia-Friendly) – Chanhassen
Music Circle is an interactive music-making experience designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Each week, participants gather to explore a new theme through a variety of engaging...
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Music Circle (Dementia-Friendly) – Minneapolis
Music Circle is an interactive music-making experience designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Each week, participants gather to explore a new theme through a variety of engaging...
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MacPhail’s Opera Talks: The Met Opera Live in HD – Fall
Join us for Opera Talks at the MacPhail Center for Music, an engaging, hour-long online exploration of opera held in advance of each Met Opera: Live in HD broadcast. These...
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MMFL Beginning Piano
Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano or come back to it after learning the basics years ago? Join in with other adults in the same boat,...
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Continuing Sight-Reading for Singers
Wish you could look at a piece of music and be able to hear the melody in your head without listening to a recording or plunking out the melody? Looking...
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Drumming Circle for Adults – Fall Semester
Welcome to drum circling! This group functions through participation in a “laboratory” learning environment focused upon group interaction through a community drumming experience. We will utilize hand drumming techniques and...
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Fiddle Circle for Youth (ages 8+) – Fall Semester
Join us for a lively and inclusive music instruction experience rooted in the heart of Appalachian folk traditions! We’ll start each tune slow and steady—no pressure—then gradually build speed and...
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Beginning Voice for Children (age 6-9) – FALL
Discover the joy of singing while building foundational music skills through fun songs, musical games, movement, and creative activities. Students develop healthy vocal technique while strengthening pitch-matching, rhythm, listening skills,...
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Beginning Voice for Adults – FALL: Wed 12pm (Sept. start)
Always wanted to sing but not sure where to start? This welcoming class is designed for beginning adult singers who want to explore their voice in a supportive, low-pressure environment....
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Beginning Voice for Adults – FALL: Wed 12pm (January start)
Always wanted to sing but not sure where to start? This welcoming class is designed for beginning adult singers who want to explore their voice in a supportive, low-pressure environment....
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Beginning Voice for Adults – FALL: Tuesday 1:00pm
Always wanted to sing but not sure where to start? This welcoming class is designed for beginning adult singers who want to explore their voice in a supportive, low-pressure environment....
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Beginning Piano for Children (Age 8-9) – FALL
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...
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Beginning Piano for Children (Age 6-7) – FALL
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...
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Beginning Sight-Reading for Singers
Wish you could look at a piece of music and be able to hear the melody in your head without listening to a recording or plunking out the melody? Looking...
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Beginning Violin for Ages 6-9 – FALL Semester
Explore the violin while building foundational music skills through fun songs, musical games, movement, singing, and ensemble activities. Students develop beginning violin technique while building rhythm-reading, note-reading, listening skills, and...
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Beginning Piano for Adults – FALL (September start)
Learn (or re-learn) easy sight-reading, improvisation to accompany melodies and easy classical and popular songs. Build keyboard skills through note-reading, ear training, playing by ear, improvising, transposing and individual and...
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Beginning Piano for Adults – FALL (October start)
Learn (or re-learn) easy sight-reading, improvisation to accompany melodies and easy classical and popular songs. Build keyboard skills through note-reading, ear training, playing by ear, improvising, transposing and individual and...
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Beginning Guitar for Adults – FALL Semester
This guitar class rocks! You’ll progress faster and play better because you’ll learn how to move your fingers in efficient ways. These technical tips are not on websites (they’re secrets…shhhh,...
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Unwrapping Music ONLINE: Modern Protest Music
Unwrapping Music: Modern Protest Music In our past series on Protest music we examined what constitutes a protest music and how it has been used to unite people to act...
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Beginning Piano for Children (Age 6-8) – SUMMER
Learn to play the piano in a fun, relaxed class designed to engage and inspire your early elementary student. Students will learn to read music, play piano and compose their...