Piano
Piano Lessons & Classes at MacPhail
MacPhail offers private lessons or group instruction for piano, keyboards, and harpsichord. All ages and skill levels. Lessons and classes are available at five locations – Minneapolis, Apple Valley, Chanhassen, and Austin – or Live Online from the location of your choice.
Ready to start learning? Find the option that’s right for you.
Individual Lessons
MacPhail provides music lessons and classes for 30+ instruments and voice. Offering piano, guitar, percussion, strings, and brass lessons in Minnesota or online.
Group Classes
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.
Suzuki Talent Education
Nurture a Mind for a Lifetime The Suzuki method transforms learning through a collaboration of parent, child, and teacher. MacPhail’s Suzuki program offers lessons on piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, …
Opportunities to enhance your experience at MacPhail:
Crescendo for Piano
Enrichment Opportunity for Individual Instruction and Suzuki Talent Education Piano Students Italian for “growing,” Crescendo encourages and promotes students’ growth at all stages of musical development. The program aims to …
Summer Camps
Your soundtrack to summer starts here! From first notes to bold new musical goals, MacPhail Camps offer something for every young musician.
Ensembles & Choirs
Take the stage with MacPhail Ensembles & Choirs. Perform, connect, and thrive through music. There’s nothing like the energy of live performance.
Music Production & Technology (EMRA)
Discover your unique sound. Explore the art and craft of music production in MacPhail’s professional studios.
Jazz
MacPhail Center for Music is proud to offer students exploration of the great Black American art-form, jazz. MacPhail’s jazz faculty provides a comprehensive, explorative jazz curriculum spanning the great traditions of the past to the innovative developments of the present.
“Music is an inner voice, always whispering to us. It calms our heart, giving us courage, and letting our spirit soar. Piano is an extension of our body, always embracing us warm and tight. It helps our soul being elevated and elated on the wings of music. Music is such an essential part of our existence. No matter who we are, no matter where we come from, or where we choose to go, we should always seek out and listen to that inner musical voice, guiding us for the better.”
Pınar Başgöze, MacPhail Piano Teaching Artist
Meet Our Piano Faculty
Soojung Hong
Karen Pieper
Brenda Ide
Recent Piano Events & Performances at MacPhail
Suzuki Piano Ensemble Festival
Adult Student Soiree
Composition Recital
Lesson & Class Offerings
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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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Suzuki Institute Teacher Training: Piano Unit 4
For teachers who have completed ECC, Books 1 and 2, and Teaching Strategies. Sunday, July 26, 2-6 p.m. CT Monday-Thursday, July 27-31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday July 25, 9a.m.-12:00pm CT...
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Suzuki Institute Half Day – Piano Book 1 (Age 6 & Under)
Half Day Suzuki Piano Book 1 – Age 6 and under 3 classes per day Tuition: $335 • Three classes will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs • Friday will include...
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Suzuki Institute FULL DAY – Piano Book 1 & up (Age 6+)
Full Day Suzuki Piano Book 1 and above – Ages 6 and up 5 classes per day Tuition: $595 Five classes will be scheduled between 9:00am-4:00pm Mon-Thurs Friday will include...
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Rock Week (Middle School): July 6-10
Get ready to rock at Rock Week, a high-energy, week-long music camp for middle school students. Designed for young musicians who play guitar, drums, bass, piano or sing, this camp...
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Piano Camp – Minneapolis: June 22-26
Unlock your musical potential at Piano Camp, a week-long immersive experience tailored for piano students ages 8-14 looking to refine their playing skills. This camp is ideal for late elementary...
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Rock Week (High School): July 6-10
Get ready to rock at Rock Week, a high-energy, week-long music camp for high school students up to 18 years old. Designed for young musicians who play guitar, drums, bass,...
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Piano Camp – Austin: June 22-26
Here’s your chance to be a part of a fun, exciting piano camp for elementary students of all musical levels. Students will enjoy creating music with friends while experiencing engaging...
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Jazz Camp: July 20-24
Dive into jazz at our week-long summer camp for high school students at MacPhail Center for Music! This exciting program offers an immersive experience for aspiring jazz musicians of all...
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Introductory Chamber Camp for Adults: July 6-8
Open to adult String, Woodwind, Piano, Harpsichord, Harp, Classical Guitar, French Horn, and Trumpet Discover the joy of playing music with others at Introductory Chamber Camp for Adults, a supportive...
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Adult Chamber Music Camp: July 6-15
Open to adult String, Woodwind, Piano, Harpsichord, Harp, Classical Guitar, French Horn, and Trumpet Elevate your musical journey at the Adult Chamber Music Camp, a two-week-long workshop that meets 3...
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Piano Lessons – ONLINE
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...
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Piano Lessons – Apple Valley
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...
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Piano Lessons – Minneapolis
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...
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Piano Lessons – Chanhassen
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...
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Piano Lessons – Austin
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...
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Crescendo for Piano – Summer Session
Crescendo, Italian for “growing,” encourages and promotes students’ growth at all stages of musical development. The program aims to develop well-rounded musicians, reward students’ progress and set benchmarks for the...
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Chamber Music Duos – SUMMER
Make playing an instrument even more exciting and enjoyable by joining one of MacPhail’s chamber music groups! Students are placed into small ensembles based on age and playing level and...
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Chamber Music Trios, Quartets, Quintets – SUMMER
Make playing an instrument even more exciting and enjoyable by joining one of MacPhail’s chamber music groups! Students are placed into small ensembles based on age and playing level and...
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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...
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Adult Jazz Combos – Minneapolis – SUMMER
Jazz is a uniquely American art form that is treasured around the world. Jazz is spontaneous and fun; it expands the imagination and sharpens the mind. The positive environment of...