Private Lessons

Have you always wanted to learn to play an instrument or sing? Are you looking to improve your skills as a musician?

SCAA offers individual instruction to students of all ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced levels. Private instructors tailor curriculum and repertoire to each individual student with the intent to develop skills, both motor and auditory, for proficiency in an instrument or voice. Students are also taught basic ear-training, sight-reading and theory fundamentals.

Complete the SCAA Private Lessons Inquiry Form or email the SCAA office at scaa@su.edu to find out more about private instruction offerings.

We look forward to seeing you this summer or in the fall! Registration is ongoing throughout the summer.

Flexible scheduling is available for summer lessons scheduled from June to August.

Private Instruction Registration

After speaking with both the SCAA office and the instructor(s), registration for individual instruction is completed online. Students are registered and charged for 28–32 weeks of lessons (depending on the instructor), September through May. Students who begin lessons after the start of the fall session will be registered for the remainder of weeks to the end of the current session or the full academic year.

Suzuki Instruction (3 years and up)

The Suzuki method, developed by the late Japanese violinist and educator Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, has revolutionized instrumental teaching and produced outstanding results with young children. During the early years, children can develop extraordinary musical abilities much in the same way they learn to speak their native language. Recommended for children 3 and older, specially trained instructors first teach basic listening and playing skills, with note reading following later. Thus, the Suzuki method has been called the “Mother Tongue Method.” A parent’s role is essential in the development of early learning ability. Parental attendance at lessons is required, and the parent must help with home practice.