Private Lesson Registration

Private lessons are available to students of all majors and skill levels. Our expert instructors will personalize their one-on-one lessons as they help you take your musicianship to the next level. 

Course credits	Lesson length	Number of weeks	Semester cost
1 credit	30 minutes	12	$385.00
2 credits	60 minutes	12	$770.00

Lesson registration is open the first week of classes each semester from Monday at 8:00am to Friday at 5:00pm. Stop by the C.A.S.T office (HSC 101) to fill out your registration form and reserve your lesson timeslot with the desired instructor. Lesson registration is not complete without filling out the registration form in the C.A.S.T office. 

Instructions

1. Choose your instrument from one of the categories.
2. Choose your desired instructor.
3. Follow the link to that instructor’s page to learn more about their background and experience.
4. Go to the CAS office (HSC 101) to fill out your registration form and reserve your timeslot with the desired instructor. You will not be officially sign up for lessons until the form is completed.
5. Your credit and fee will be added to your schedule in about two weeks, but it will not show up immediately.
6. Your lessons will start on your lesson day the 2nd week of the semester (or the third week of the semester if your lesson day is Monday). 

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my lesson be added to my course schedule?

Lessons are typically added to your schedule within 24-48 hours; however, it can take until the second week of classes before they are added.

When do lessons start?

Lessons start the second week of the semester, except for lessons that occur on Mondays, which begin the third week (due to the Monday holiday).

Are private lessons required?

That depends. If private lessons are part of your degree or if you are a music scholarship recipient (all instrumental scholarship students and vocal scholarship students starting Fall 2022 and after), then private lessons are required. If private lessons are not part of your degree, they can count toward your elective credits. If you have questions about your degree requirements, please contact your advisor or the advising office at advising@northwestu.edu. For questions regarding music scholarship requirements, please contact the music department at music@northwestu.edu.

Can I take private lessons for zero credits?

Private lessons are available for zero credits under special circumstances. To take private lessons for zero credits, you must meet the following criteria for the current semester:

• Already enrolled in 18+ credits (not including private lessons).
• Enrolled in an ensemble.

Course credits	Lesson length	Number of weeks	Semester cost
0 credits	30 minutes	12	$385.00
0 credits	60 minutes	12	$770.00

Please note that private lessons that are part of a degree need to be taken for credit to meet degree credit requirements.

Other Questions?

Please reach out to the Music Department at music@northwestu.edu.

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