Cost

For students pursuing a music major or minor, private lessons are offered on all instruments at the cost of tuition.

Non-music majors and minors who are not enrolled in a performing ensemble will pay a fee of $150 per credit in addition to regular tuition.

Scheduling

You will work with your instructor to choose a weekly lesson time that fits with your schedule. To register, please contact Assistant Professor Dr. Brandon Derfler within the first 2 weeks of the semester at bderfler@westminsteru.edu.

You are expected to show up on time and prepared for your lessons. If you’ll be late, notify your teacher immediately. If you need to cancel, you must give your teacher at least a 24-hour notice. Teachers are not required to reschedule lessons canceled by students, for any reason. If a teacher cancels your lesson, it will be made up during the semester.

Additional Requirements

  • All music majors and minors enrolled in private lessons are required to attend 4 concerts during the semester in which they are registered for lessons.
  • All lessons (including make-up lessons) must be completed before the last day of class each semester.
  • Students will not be required to spend more than $30 on music per semester.
  • Instrumental majors and minors must perform an instrumental jury on their primary instrument. If you do not perform a jury during the course of the semester, you will receive an incomplete grade on your transcript.