Minnetonka Community Education

Start your child's musical journey together with us! Our professional piano instructors have experience teaching adults, caregivers and young children. We use books specially written for young beginners. Eight, weekly 30-minute lessons are scheduled during the weekday. The Summer session will start the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to schedule a lesson time. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. MMA Teacher: Carol Appel Summer Session Lesson Dates : Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11

It's never too late to learn to play an instrument! Whether you are a beginner or played years ago, we will work with you to create a customized lesson plan. Eight, 45 min-weekly summer lessons start the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to confirm your lesson time in early June. Please call 952-401-6846 with any questions. 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at 952-401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Music Lesson Teachers at Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC): Mikayla Peterson (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Susan Bronken (piano) Michael Betz (piano, violin, viola, guitar)

It's never too late to learn to play an instrument! Whether you are a beginner or played years ago, we will work with you to create a customized lesson plan. Eight, 45 min-weekly summer lessons start the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to confirm your lesson time in early June. Please call 952-401-6846 with any questions. 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at 952-401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Music Lesson Teachers at Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC): Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet) Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Martha Lisman (piano, cello, violin)

It's never too late to learn to play an instrument! Whether you are a beginner or played years ago, we will work with you to create a customized lesson plan. Eight, 45 min-weekly summer lessons start the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to confirm lesson time in early June. Please call 952-401-6846 with any questions. 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call MCEC front desk at 952-401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: MMA Music Lesson Teachers at Scenic Heights Matt Kapka (piano, trumpet) Jane Aagenes (piano) Martha Lisman (piano, cello, violin, viola, double bass) Evan Shallcross (violin, viola, piano) Nick Raimondi (piano, band instruments)

It’s never too late to start learning music! Whether you are a beginner or played years ago, we will work with you to create a customized lesson plan. Learn to express yourself through music. Eight weekly, 45-minute lessons start on the week of June 23. Learning to play musical instruments as an adult stimulates brain function and is a great way to express your creativity. Our instructors are experienced in teaching adult students; they will give you the knowledge, technique and confidence to play music. Daytime music lessons are scheduled on Monday through Friday at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. Individual lesson times will be confirmed in early January for the winter session and early late March for the spring session.

Are you interested in playing more than one instrument? This 8-week summer sampler program is designed to explore music lessons in different combinations of instruments and help you choose the instrument you want to study during the following school year. Weekly 45-minute lessons will start the week of June 23. Please bring in your instrument besides piano. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time in early June. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! 2024-2025 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teachers at Groveland: Monday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Tuesday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Tuesday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin)

Are you interested in playing more than one instrument? This 8-week summer sampler program is designed to explore music lessons in different combinations of instruments and help you choose the instrument you want to study during the following school year. Weekly 45-minute lessons will start the week of June 23. Please bring in your instrument besides piano. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time in early June. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! 2024-2025 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teachers at MCEC Monday (piano, guitar, cello) Tuesday (piano, trumpet, flute) Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet) Wednesday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Thursday (piano, guitar, cello)

Are you interested in playing more than one instrument? This 8-week summer sampler program is designed to explore music lessons in different combinations of instruments and help you choose the instrument you want to study during the following school year. Weekly 45-minute lessons will start the week of June 23. Lessons can be scheduled in mornings, afternoons or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time in early June. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teachers at Scenic Heights: Monday Matt Kapka: piano, trumpet Martha Lisman: cello, violin, viola, double bass, piano Tuesday Matt Kapka: piano, trumpet Martha Lisman: cello, violin, viola, double bass, piano Wednesday Matt Kapka: piano, trumpet Nick Raimondi: piano, band instruments Thursday Matt Kapka: piano, trumpet Evan Shallcross: violin, viola, piano

Start your child's musical journey with us! Our professional piano teachers have experience in teaching young children and use books specially written for young beginners. These are eight, 30-minute weekly private lessons. Lessons start on the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to confirm lesson time in early June. Please call 952-401-6846 with any questions. 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Dates of Private Lessons: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Preschool Piano Lesson Teachers: Becky Caldwell-Tautges Susan Broken

Start your child's musical journey with us! Our professional piano teachers have experience in teaching young children and use books specially written for young beginners. These are eight, 30-minute weekly private lessons. Lessons start on the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to confirm lesson time in early June. Please call 952-401-6846 with any questions. 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Dates of Private Lessons: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Preschool Piano Lesson Teachers Tuesday: Mikayla Peterson Thursday: Martha Lisman

Start your child's musical journey with us! Our professional piano teachers have experience in teaching young children and use books specially written for young beginners. These are eight, 30-minute weekly private lessons. Lessons start on the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to confirm lesson time in early June. Please call 952-401-6846 with any questions. 2024-25 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the Youth Programs office at 952-401-6801. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Preschool Piano Teachers at Scenic Heights: Monday: Martha Lisman Tuesday: Martha Lisman, Jane Aagenes, Nick Raimondi, Wednesday: Jane Aagenes, Matt Kapka, Nick Raimondi Thursday: Jane Aagenes, Matt Kapka

Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! Our instructors will help new students develop their musical skills and experienced students grow and excel. Weekly private lessons in piano, guitar, band and orchestra instruments can be scheduled during the daytime through early evening hours. The 8-week summer session starts on June 23. Please indicate your preferred lesson date and time when registering. Individual lesson times will be confirmed starting in early June. Students will need to bring in their own instruments besides piano. Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Private Music Lesson Teachers at Groveland: Monday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Tuesday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Wednesday Susan Broken (piano) Thursday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone)

Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! Our instructors will help new students develop their musical skills and experienced students grow and excel. Weekly private lessons in piano, guitar, band and orchestra instruments can be scheduled during the daytime through early evening hours. The 8-week summer session starts on June 23. Please indicate your preferred lesson date and time when registering. Individual lesson times will be confirmed starting in early June. Students will need to bring in their own instruments besides piano. Minnetonka Music Academy Summer Lesson Policies: Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Dates of Private Lessons: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Private Music Lesson Teachers at MCEC Monday Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet, flute, trombone) Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Tuesday Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet, flute, trombone) Emily Fisher (piano, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone) Wednesday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet, flute, trombone) Thursday Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet, flute, trombone)

Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! Our instructors will help new students develop their musical skills and experienced students grow and excel. Weekly private lessons in piano, guitar, band and orchestra instruments can be scheduled during the daytime through early evening hours. The 8-week summer session starts on June 23. Please indicate your preferred lesson date and time when registering. Individual lesson times will be confirmed starting in early June. Students will need to bring in their own instruments besides piano. Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Dates of Private Lessons: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Private Music Lesson Teachers at Scenic Heights Monday Martha Lisman (cello, violin, viola, double bass, piano) Jane Aagenes (piano, voice, afternoon) Tuesday Martha Lisman (cello, violin, viola, double bass, piano) Jane Aagenes (piano, voice, afternoon) Nick Raimondi (piano) Wednesday Emily Fisher (piano, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone) Jane Aagenes (piano, voice) Thursday Evan Shallcross (violin, viola, piano)

Eight-weekly, one-on-one online piano lessons are offered through Google Meet starting Monday, June 23. Please indicate your preferred day and time. Individual lesson times will be confirmed in early June. Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer makeup lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC main office at 952-401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a makeup lesson will be scheduled. Online Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11

These 3-week, 45-minute lessons are designed for students who were in the 2024-25 school orchestra, band, or in the year-long private lesson program. Lessons can be scheduled online or in-person starting the week of July 7. Please bring in your instrument besides piano for the in-person lessons. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time by early July. Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the Youth Programs office at 952-401-6801. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Lesson Types: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Clarinet