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NEC Prep Lessons
Private lessons of 30, 45, and 60 minutes are offered for students of all levels.
A unique feature of our private lesson program is that it includes the opportunity to participate in workshops and recitals, evaluations, and our annual concerto competition, which gives every student valuable performance experience and feedback from a variety of teachers.
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.
Get Started
- Complete the 2025-2026 Prep Application to help us get to know you.
- We’ll set up an appointment for you to meet with the department chair of your instrument group. You’ll share where you are now in your musical learning and where you want to go, and our staff will offer a personalized recommendation of an appropriate teacher for you. The appointment is also an opportunity for you and your family to address any questions or concerns you might have and talk about goals and preferred lesson schedule.
- Once you’ve been matched with a teacher, it’s time to register.
Placement Requirements
Following a department chair’s teacher recommendation, students are invited to take a trial lesson. When a teacher assignment has been finalized by the student, the student’s family, and the teacher, the student will need to complete the online registration.
If the student is a beginner, there is no need to prepare anything for the placement. The placement will simply be a conversation. If the student has experience playing their instrument or singing, they should prepare two contrasting solo pieces to play for placement. Certificate students are required to perform a solo recital as a capstone experience.
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