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The Music Preparatory Division offers private lessons in voice and various instruments. If you're interested in private lessons for an instrument that isn't listed, email musicprep@sfasu.edu.
Private lessons are offered once a week. You may choose to pay for the semester upfront or in monthly payments. Refer to the Tuition and Fees policy for details and payment due dates.
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Guitar — ages 9 and up
Private guitar lessons are designed for students of all ages, beginner or advanced, wanting to refine their skills, explore new genres, and deepen their musical understanding.
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Piano — ages vary
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Strings — ages 7 and up
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Suzuki Institute — ages 4 - 7
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Voice — ages 14 and up
Private voice lessons are offered to give fundamental technical instruction to students. This also is a great way to help prepare students for opportunities such as the Texas Music Educators Association auditions and UIL Texas Solo-Ensemble competitions.
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Woodwinds/Brass: French Horn and Trumpet — ages 11 - 17
Private lessons are offered to give fundamental technical instruction to students. This also is a great way to help prepare students for auditions such as UIL Texas solo-ensemble contest, and Texas Music Educators Association region and state auditions. Students will have the opportunity to perform a solo recital at the end of the semester in one of SFA's Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts performance venues.
Private lesson tuition rates
Faculty instructors
This option is not available for woodwind instruments.
| Faculty Instructor | Pay Per Month | Pay Once a Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | $112 | $440 |
| 45 Minutes | $157 | $616 |
| 60 Minutes | $202 | $792 |
SFA intern instructors
We also offer lessons at a lower tuition taught by SFA students pursuing their degree in the School of Music. This option is not available for drums and guitar lessons.
| Intern Instructor | Pay Per Month | Pay Once a Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | $86 | $252 |
| 45 Minutes | $127 | $372 |
| 60 Minutes | $164 | $480 |
Summer rates for private lessons (2024)
Private lessons are offered once a week during the summer semester.
Lessons begin as early as May 27 and scheduling will be determined by availability of the student and instructor.
Faculty Instructors
| 30 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 60 Minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lessons | $112 | $157 | $202 |
| 6 Lessons | $168 | $236 | $303 |
| 8 Lessons | $224 | $314 | $404 |
| 10 Lessons | $280 | $393 | $505 |
| 30 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 60 Minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lessons | $96 | $135 | $174 |
| 6 Lessons | $144 | $203 | $261 |
| 8 Lessons | $192 | $270 | $348 |
| 10 Lessons | $240 | $335 | $435 |
SFA Intern Instructors
We also offer lessons at a lower tuition taught by SFA students pursuing their degree in the School of Music.
| 30 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 60 Minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lessons | $86 | $127 | $164 |
| 6 Lessons | $129 | $190 | $246 |
| 8 Lessons | $172 | $254 | $328 |
| 10 Lessons | $215 | $318 | $410 |
Register & pay online for summer lessons
Refer to the Tuition and Fees policy for details and payment due dates.