Private Lessons

MCA offers private lessons for all ages and abilities! Our experienced teaching artists prepare students for a lifetime enjoyment of music.

Private lessons are offered year-round. Instruction available in flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, violin, cello, guitar, bass. piano, percussion, and voice. Students will be expected to purchase method books the instructor feels best address the student’s needs. Students have the opportunity to perform during MCA’s Annual Fall and Winter Concerts and other performance opportunities based upon instructor recommendations. Some instruments such as the violin, guitar and piano are better suited for young students, if you have a young child who is interested in learning an instrument please contact us at 507-453-5500 for more information or by filling out a registration form indicating an instrument of interest.

• 4 lessons- $72
• 8 lessons- $136
• 12 lessons- $180

Lesson dates and times: Arranged

Instructor and instrument

NEW! Drummin' up Fun

Use drums, other instruments and your body to tell stories and explore musical concepts in this fun week-long adventure camp. Friends and family will be invited to an informal showcase on the final day of camp.

Dates: Aug. 13-17 (Monday- Friday)

Time:  Ages: 3-4, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

          Ages: 5-6, 10:45-11:45 p.m. 

Price: $59, price includes a camp t-shirt

Pair with our Nutcracker Fairy Tale Camp and save $10, and daily snack provided between camps. Students will be asked to bring a water bottle each day. Includes camp t-shirt. Students must be potty-trained.

Suzuki Guitar Pre- Twinkle Class

This unique class introduces families to the Suzuki classical guitar method. Intended for children ages 3 to 5 years old, the
parent/adult is given six weeks of instruction individually first to facilitate the child’s learning. Lots of games, activities, and delightful
songs make for an outstanding musical experience. Class size is four children and four adults. Thanks to a generous grant, MCA
has a limited number of guitars for elementary school aged children to use upon request.
Date: Sept. 11 - Nov. 27

Time: Tuesdays,10:30-11:30 or 11-Noon

Ages: 3-5 with an adult

Cost: $209 (per Child/Adult pair), includes guitar rental

Instructor: K. Klungtvedt

Family Arts Academy

Family Arts Academy workshops are FREE monthly themed multi-arts experiences that invite the whole family to learn new skills, meet local artists and have fun creating together. Come to one or all, pre-registration recommended. Geared towards kids ages 4-12 and their families, but all ages are welcome.

Art Attack- April 6, 5:30-6:30pm- Free

Jedi Training (back by popular demand!)- May 4, 5:30-6:30pm, Free

Scooby Doo, Sherlock and Detective You- June 5, 5:30-6:30pm, Free

Minecraft Mainia (back by popular demand!)- July 3rd, 5:30-6:30pm, Free

Keeping the Beat- Aug 7th, 5:30-6:30pm, Free

My Grown up & Me

Does your child love to move? Children ages 18 months – 3 years old are invited to explore a new environment and connect with a special grown-up in their life. This class will stimulate coordination, balance and listening skills and will be filled with smiles to last a lifetime! Grown-ups attending will be asked to participate along with their child.

Day/Dates: Tuesdays, Aug. 28- Oct. 30

Time: 6:00- 6:30 pm

Age: 18 months -3 years by 08/01/18

Fee: $70 (10 classes)

Instructor: R. Racki

NEW! Family Fun with the Drum

We are excited to present this new music class for younger students with their adult! Drums and World music are a great way to
foster your child’s growth and creativity. We will use lots of games, songs, rhythms, and activities on a wide variety of instruments!
It’s fun with fundamentals! Come build skills that can last a lifetime.

Dates:

Fall 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 16

Fall 2: Oct. 23 - Nov. 27

Time: 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages: 3-8 with an adult

Cost: $48 per child, per session (adults attend free)

Instructor: K. Klungtvedt

Suzuki Guitar for 3-8 years

"The Suzuki Guitar Method", sometimes called the "Talent Education Method" teaches music to very young children in much the same way a child acquires language. It consists of daily listening, games and very very small weekly accomplishments. This program is a perfect way instilling the gift of music in young children and also creates an opportunity for a parent to bond with their child while teaching socialization skills, patience, persistence, community, respect, problem solving, and joyful participation. Our instructor, Kerry Klungtvedt, is a nationally registered Suzuki Teacher with many years of experience. The instructor, the parent and the student make up the "Suzuki Triangle". Each has a defined role. The instructor  models beautiful tone and proper technique. The Parent facilitates the daily listening, the music games, review and provides a nurturing home environment. The student's role is to have fun learning!  A brief and free informational meeting is set up with interested families and the instructor prior to registering to ensure that the Suzuki method is the right fit and explain the Suzuki Parent Education process.  Learn more about the Suzuki Method 

Day/Dates: As arranged by instructor and Suzuki family

Age: 3-8 years old with a parent 

Instructor: K. Klungtvedt

Fee: Same as private lessons

*In Fall of 2018 a new Suzuki Class will be formed. Participation is very limited but guitars will be issued to both parents and children to use throughout the program. The Suzuki class program is for ages 4-6 and is comprised of a mix of parent only, parent & child, group and private lessons. Participation is very limited but guitars will be issued to both parents and children to use throughout the program.