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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.
Piano (ages vary)
View the Private Lessons for Piano webpage for information.
Strings (ages 7 and up)
View the Private Lessons for Strings webpage for information.
Suzuki Institute (ages 4 - 7)
View the Suzuki Institute for Young Violinists webpage for more information.
More private lesson offerings:
Drums (ages 9 and up)
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced-level student, our private drum lessons will help improve your percussive skills and techniques. Our method of instruction focuses on having fun while learning to play various styles, including:
- rudimental and classical snare drum techniques
- timpani and keyboard percussion
- marimba, xylophone and bells
- and drum sets for genres such as pop, rock, jazz, Latin, country, church music and more.
This approach allows students to discover their unique musical expression. Students enrolled in private drum lessons are given the opportunity to showcase their skills at our end-of-semester recitals. View tuition and registration information.
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. View tuition and registration information.
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. View tuition and registration information.
Woodwinds/Brass: French Horn, Saxophone and Flute (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. View tuition and registration information.
Private lesson rates and registration
Private lessons are offered once a week during the fall semester.
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.
Faculty Instructors
Lessons taught by faculty instructors begin Aug. 19. 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.
Lessons taught by intern instructors begin Sept. 2.
| Intern Instructor | Pay Per Month | Pay Once a Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | $86 | $252 |
| 45 Minutes | $127 | $372 |
| 60 Minutes | $164 | $480 |
Summer 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.