Instrumental Lessons
Private Lessons
The Community Music School offers private instruction in a variety of instruments for students age 4 through adult. For fall, 2023, lessons will be given at the historic Burrell-King House (the Community Music School) located at 315 E. College St. in Oberlin, Ohio. A one-on-one relationship with the teacher and consistent practice helps students become proficient in their instrument. A variety of performance opportunities are available to enhance students' musical education.
Lessons are available in the following instrument and vocal areas:
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Double Bass
- Flute
- Guitar
- Oboe
- Piano
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
Details
Includes: Private weekly instruction with a teacher.
Instructor: One of our highly qualified musicians and teachers. Visit our faculty listing.
Dates: Semesters are based on 16 weeks. Lessons are arranged at a time that works for both the teacher and the student.
- Fall 2023: Lessons run from Monday, August 28, 2023, through Sunday, January 14, 2024. Thanksgiving Break: Tuesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 26 (except for a few select classes that will have a session this week). Winter Break: Monday, December 18 through Sunday, January 7. Makeup week: Tuesday, January 16 through Sunday, January 21. Please note: There will be no private lessons on Labor Day - Monday, September 4. These lessons will be made up on Monday, November 20. There will be no lessons on MLK Day - Monday, January 15. Visit the calendar for details.
- Spring 2024: Lessons run from Monday, January 22, 2024, through Sunday, May 19, 2024. Spring Break is Monday, March 25 through Sunday, March 31. Makeup week is Monday, May 20 through Sunday, May 26. Please note: Visit the calendar for details.
Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin
Tuition: Based on a 16-week semester.
- 15-minute weekly lessons - $350
- 30-minute weekly lessons - $586
- 45-minute weekly lessons - $788
- 60-minute weekly lessons - $992
Suzuki Lessons
Offered for piano, violin, or cello. In addition to the weekly private lesson, children and parents will attend a group class where they will play games to reinforce musical and technical issues with the instrument. The group class will help create a strong incentive to practice. No prior musical experience is needed on the part of the parent or the child.
New to Suzuki? Read about our Suzuki Program.
Suzuki Parent Information Class
For those new to Suzuki, parents will begin the program with a series of orientation classes. Standard Suzuki lessons will continue throughout the remainder of the semester.
Details
Includes: Three-week series of orientation classes. For parents only.
Instructor: Katie Cross and Louise Zeitlin
Dates:
- Fall 2023: August 26, September 9 and 16 (no class Labor Day weekend September 2)
- Spring 2024: January 20, 27 and February 3
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Location: Oberlin community Music School - 315 E. College St.
Tuition: Fees for the Suzuki parent class are built into the semester tuition. The parent class will take the place of the first three student lessons. No additional fees will be charged for this class.
Suzuki Piano Beginnings
This three-year piano sequence will be an introduction to technique and musicianship on the piano. It will also emphasize the building of good pitch and rhythm with the use of games and other enjoyable activities. Students will begin in groups of two to six children depending on age and time availability. After one to two years in a small group, students will graduate to a private lesson with a larger Suzuki group class on selected dates.
Beginner’s Suzuki Piano Details
Includes: Weekly small group lessons.
Instructor: Katie Cross
Dates: Lessons are arranged at a time that works for both the teacher and the student.
Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin
Tuition: Based on a 16-week semester.
- 15-minute weekly lessons - $330
- 30-minute weekly lessons - $640
Suzuki Piano Books 1–3 Details
Includes: Eight 45-minute group lessons and weekly private lessons.
Instructor: Katie Cross
Dates: Sessions are held on either Thursday evenings, Friday evenings, or Sunday afternoon - depending on placement. Visit the calendar for details.
Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin
Tuition: Based on a 16-week semester.
- 30-minute weekly lessons - $640
- 45-minute weekly lessons - $834
- 60-minute weekly lessons - $1030
Suzuki String Beginnings
Suzuki instruction for string players (violin and cello) will emphasize learning to hold the instrument in a balanced and relaxed manner. Lessons will teach the student to play with a good tone and rhythm and will work to develop a strong sense of pitch. Young string players will begin lessons in either small groups or individually.
Suzuki Violin Details
Includes: Twelve 30-minute group lessons and weekly private lessons.
Instructor: Abbie Foster
Times:
Pretwinkle/twinkle - 4:00-4:30pm (new class beginning Fall 2023)
Book 1 - 4:30-5:00pm
Book 2 - 5:00-5:30pm
Book 3 - 5:30-6:00pm
Dates:
- Fall 2023: September 14 through December 7 (No class 11/23 for Thanksgiving; Makeup class 12/14, if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.
- Spring 2024: TBD Visit the calendar for details.
Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin
Tuition: Based on a 16-week semester.
- 30-minute weekly lessons - $656
- 45-minute weekly lessons - $858
- 60-minute weekly lessons - $1062
Suzuki Cello Details
Includes: Twelve 30-minute group lessons and weekly private lessons.
Instructor: TBD
Dates:
- Fall 2023: Thursdays, 5:30-6:00pm , September 14 through December 7 (No class 11/23 for Thanksgiving; Makeup class 12/14, if teacher misses).. Visit the calendar for details.
- Spring 2024: TBD Visit the calendar for details.
Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin
Tuition: Based on a 16-week semester.
- 30-minute weekly lessons - $656
- 45-minute weekly lessons - $858
- 60-minute weekly lessons - $1062