Private Instruction (Ages 5-Adult)
Private Instruction with a Professional Teacher
Instructor: by referral
Fall (16 weeks), Spring (16-19 weeks), & Summer (8 weeks)
Piano (Adults), Cello, Theory/Composition, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Voice (ages 14+), Flute, Saxophone, Organ, Violin, and other instruments upon request
See also The Piano Program (ages 5-18) and Private Suzuki Instruction (ages 4-18)
Description: Students are given weekly lessons by highly trained professional instructors. Instructors have advanced degrees in their instrument and significant teaching experience. Lesson times may be arranged for thirty (30), forty-five (45), or sixty (60) minutes. There is one recital opportunity at the end of each fall and spring semester. The curriculum includes development of performance skills, technique, theory and general musicianship. The fall semester is 16 weeks, and the spring semester is 19 weeks. Instructors have the option of teaching between 14-19 weeks. The summer session is 8 lessons, unless otherwise arranged with the teacher. Fees will be pro-rated if the student begins lessons after the semester start date. All lessons are taught at the UH main campus.
Requirements: Commitment to the program is preferred for the entire year or three (3) semesters. Attendance at all lessons is expected. To ensure success, students should practice daily for at least the length of their lesson.
Professional Instructor Fees:
Summer
- (8) 30-minute private lessons $212.00
- (8) 45-minute private lessons $318.00
- (8) 60-minute private lessons $424.00
Fall
- (16) 30-minute private lessons $424.00
- (16) 45-minute private lessons $636.00
- (16) 60-minute private lessons $848.00
Spring
- (19) 30-minute private lessons $503.50
- (19) 45-minute private lessons $750.50
- (19) 60-minute private lessons $1007.00
The rates for the Private Instruction Program with a Professional Teacher are based on an hourly rate of $53/hr for instruction. Additional fees include an annual $35 registration fee ($60 per family) and a $15 semester recital fee (per student). Additional fees for books and other materials vary.
Private Instruction with a Student Teacher
Instructor: by referral
Fall (16 weeks), Spring (16 weeks), & Summer (8 weeks)
Piano, Electric Guitar, Flute, French Horn, Jazz Piano, Theory, Trumpet, Violin, and other instruments upon request
Description: Students are given weekly lessons by student instructors. All instructors are undergraduate or masters students at the university. Lesson are taught at the UH main campus. Lesson times may be arranged for thirty (30), forty-five (45), or sixty (60) minutes. Instructors design lesson plans appropriate to the student's skill level. There is one recital held at the end of each fall and spring semester. The curriculum includes development of performance skills, technique, theory and general musicianship. This program is a 16-week commitment in the fall and spring, and an 8-week commitment in the summer session. Lessons can be pro-rated if the student begins after the semester start date.
Requirements: Commitment to the program is expected for the entire school year or two (2) semesters. Summer study is strongly encouraged. Attendance at all lessons and recitals is required. To ensure success, students should practice daily for at least the length of their lesson.
Student Instructor Fees:
Summer
- (8) 30-minute private lessons $156.00
- (8) 45-minute private lessons $234.00
- (8) 60-minute private lessons $312.00
Fall
- (16) 30-minute private lessons $312.00
- (16) 45-minute private lessons $468.00
- (16) 60-minute private lessons $624.00
Spring
- (16) 30-minute private lessons $312.00
- (16) 45-minute private lessons $468.00
- (16) 60-minute private lessons $624.00
The rates for the Private Instruction Program with a Professional Teacher are based on an hourly rate of $39/hr for instruction. Additional fees include an annual $35 registration fee ($60 per family) and a $15 semester recital fee (per student). Additional fees for books and other materials vary.
