Private Lessons
Personalized, one-on-one lessons with expert teachers who can meet you wherever you’re at on your musical journey and help unlock your full potential.
Personalized, one-on-one lessons with expert teachers who can meet you wherever you’re at on your musical journey and help unlock your full potential.
Private music lessons offer the one-on-one attention of a teacher who understands your goals and guides you through personalized mentorship.
In this individual setting, a dedicated Merit teacher can learn your personal talents and challenges, allowing them to guide you in meeting new goals through lessons tailored just for you.
Get in touch today and we’ll connect you with the expert teacher who’s right for you.
Tell us what you’re looking for with private music lessons by filling out the form below.
Our Student Services team will work with you to personally match you with a teacher based on your goals and schedule. We aim to match you with a teacher within 1-3 weeks. We are currently experiencing higher-than-normal interest in private lessons, so please note that placement might take closer to 3-5 weeks.
While you wait: If you are applying for financial aid, please note that aid applications and SmartRec pre-registration must be submitted before you can complete your registration. Apply for aid.
We’ll send you a personalized registration link. Click on your link, complete your registration, confirm your preferred payment plan, and you’re good to go!
Please speak with your instructor about your intent to register and then we will follow up with next steps, including a personal registration link. Learn more about the private lesson re-enrollment process.
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Still have questions? Visit our FAQs page or contact us at studentservices@meritmusic.org.
Private lessons pricing for Academic Year 2024-25:
We provide financial support through payment plans, need-based tuition relief, and low-cost instrument rental and music supplies, so that motivated students can participate in our programs regardless of economic circumstances. Learn More →
New private lesson students
There are three steps to renewing your private lesson registration:
Please feel free to reach out to us at studentservices@meritmusic.org with any questions.
Yes, if you need to change the day, time, or length of your lesson or add additional lessons, we are happy to accommodate you.
Students who wish to withdraw from lessons must notify both their private teacher and Student Services in writing.
Students are expected to be present and on time for all private lessons. We are unable to provide refunds, credits, or make-ups for any lessons missed by students.
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
312-786-9428
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