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Private Flue Lessons at MME (School Year)
Private Lessons (School Year)

Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! If you are new to an instrument, our instructors will help you develop your musical skills. If you are an experienced musician, our instructors will help you excel.Weekly private lessons in piano are offered after school and in the evenings from late September through May. Registration for school year 2019-20 opens at 8 am on Wednesday, August 21. Please indicate your preferred day and time. Individual lesson times will be confirmed during the 2nd week of September.2019-20 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson PoliciesProgram Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire 2019-20 school year. MMA follows the Minnetonka District calendar.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 Youth Programs office at 952-401-6801. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a makeup lesson will be scheduled.First Day of Private Lessons:Sept. 20--Friday LessonsSept. 23-Monday LessonsSept. 24-Tuesday LessonsSept. 25-Wednesday LessonsSept. 26-Thursday LessonsMMA Private Music Lesson Teachers at MME (Band Room)MondayKaren Gotz (Flute)

Minnetonka Philharmonic
Classes and Performing Groups (school year)

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 Minnetonka Middle School East (MME) on Friday mornings before school. Transportation to Minnetonka Middle School West (MMW) will be provided for MMW students after the morning rehearsal. Minnetonka Philharmonic will perform as a part of the Winter Orchestra Concert on January 16 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.

Minnetonka Fiddlers
Classes and Performing Groups (school year)

Join fellow middle school musicians in learning traditional fiddle music. Violin, viola, cello, guitar, banjo or double bass players are welcome. Our rehearsals will culminate in a public performance.Participants will need a copy of Fiddlers Philharmonic and Fiddlers Philharmonic Encore. Please call 952-401-6846 to order your copy five business days before the start date.

Preschool Piano Lessons
Private Lessons (School Year)

Start your child's musical journey with us! Our professional piano instructors have experience in teaching young children and use books specially written for young beginners. Weekly lessons start on the week of October 21.Eight 30-minute or 45-minute weekly lessons take place at the Minnetonka Community Education Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings through early afternoons starting the week of October 21. Individual lesson times will be confirmed in early October. Register online and you will be contacted to schedule a lesson time. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information.Monday Lessons Dates:10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9Tuesday Lessons Dates:10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (no lesson on 11/26 due to Thanksgiving weekend)Wednesday Lessons Dates:10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (no lesson on 11/27 due to Thanksgiving weekend)Thursday Lesson Dates:10/24, 11/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 ( no lesson on 11/28 due to Thanksgiving Holiday)

Daytime Adult Piano Lessons
Private Lessons (School Year)

It’s never too late to start playing piano! 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 October 21.Learning to play the piano 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 the piano. Our innovative adult piano pedagogy will accelerate your progress in this 8-week session. Daytime piano lessons are scheduled on Monday through Thursday at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. Individual lesson times will be confirmed in early October.Monday Lessons Dates:10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9Tuesday Lessons Dates:10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (no lesson on 11/26 due to Thanksgiving weekend)Wednesday Lessons Dates:10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (no lesson on 11/27 due to Thanksgiving weekend)Thursday Lesson Dates:10/24, 11/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 ( no lesson on 11/28 due to Thanksgiving Holiday)

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