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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Browse by Age
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 Bridges Instrument Sampler (6-8yr) – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Suzuki Stars (3-5 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Musical Trolley (4-6 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Musical World (5-7 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Beginning Ukulele Class for Children (ages 6-8) – FALL
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Musical Story Times – Minneapolis: Saturday 10:30am – FALL
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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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 1s and 2s (10-24 mo) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Music for 2s and 3s (2-3 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Music for 3s and 4s (3-4 yr) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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Music for Families (6 wk-5 yr) Chanhassen – FALL: Wed 9:15
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) Chanhassen – FALL: Wed 10:30
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 Babies (6 wk-10 mo) Minneapolis – FALL Semester
PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Location Change Due to the temporary closure of MacPhail’s Minneapolis building, this class will begin the fall semester at Westminster Church in downtown Minneapolis. We’ll communicate directly...
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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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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 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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MMFL Voice Class 1 – Minneapolis: Thursday 12:30pm
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 1 – Minneapolis: Thursday 1:30pm
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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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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Guitar Circle for Adults – Chanhassen – FALL Semester
Low-stress group session for guitarists, bass, ukulele, or mandolin players looking to gain comfort playing and improvising with others.
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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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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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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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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: 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 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 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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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...