Minnetonka Community Education

Flexible evening hours are offered for intermediate and advanced students in piano, guitar, orchestra and band. Forty-five minutes or one hour lesson are tailored to the MHS music program and include four lessons in a quarter. Please call 952 401 6846 for more information.

Learn symphonic music and challenge yourself to the next level of performance as a member of the Minnetonka Philharmonic. Middle school level orchestra students may audition through their school orchestra teachers for this group in late September. Students will rehearse at MME on Friday mornings before school. Minnetonka Philharmonic will perform as a part of the Winter and Spring Orchestra Concerts at the Minnetonka High School (MHS) Arts Center and attend the Middle Level Orchestra Festival and Competition. Check with your orchestra teacher for an audition date and time. Once accepted into Minnetonka Philharmonic, please register here.

Start your child's musical journey with Minnetonka Music Academy! Eight 30-minute or 45-min weekly private lessons take place at the Minnetonka Community Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from morning to early afternoon. Our piano teachers have experience in teaching young children and use books especially written for beginners. Please register online and you will be contacted to schedule a lesson time in late December and late March. Winter Session Lesson Dates (start on the week of 01/09/2024) Tuesday Lessons: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 Wednesday Lessons: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 Thursday Lessons: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29 Friday Lessons: 1/12, 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/8, 3/15 Spring Session Lesson Dates (start on the week of 04/09/2024) Tuesday Lessons: 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Wednesday Lessons: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Thursday Lessons: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Friday Lessons: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31