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NEC Prep Lessons

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Private Lessons offer individualized instruction for all skill levels.

A teacher giving a private guitar lesson to a student.

Available Lessons

  • Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba
  • Woodwinds: Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Recorder
  • Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Suzuki
  • Voice
  • Piano
  • Composition
  • Guitar
  • Harp
  • Harpsichord
  • Improvisation
  • Jazz
  • Percussion
  • Theory

Most private lesson instruction begins at the start of the school year, though admissions are rolling and families can choose to enroll later with the knowledge that faculty studios may have limited space as the year goes on.

How to Join NEC Prep

Whether your family is joining our community for the first time or your young musician is continuing their journey, our How to Join page is the starting point for students of all ages and levels to find their place at NEC Prep.


LEARN MORE ABOUT:

  • Enrollment Types: Understand placement vs. registration-based enrollment.
  • How to Enroll: A step-by-step roadmap for joining a class, ensemble, or private lessons.
  • Audition Details: What to expect from the audition process for placement-based programs
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Practical information for new and returning families.
How to Join