Policies and Tuition Scholarship Policies Student Policies Tuition Rates PRIVATE Private instruction is designed to provide students with the highest quality of teaching in a fun and rewarding atmosphere. Lessons are available to individuals ages five through adult, from beginning to advanced in 30, 45, or 60 minute intervals, in the following:   Composition / Accompanying / Music Theory Piano / Voice Violin / Viola / Cello / Bassoon / Saxophone Trumpet / Trombone Banjo / Mandolin / Acoustic Guitar / Electric Guitar / Electric Bass Drums / Mallets / Percussion SEMI - PRIVATE Semi-private instruction is available to two students of similar proficiency levels who prefer a shared learning experience. Placement must be discussed with desired instructor prior to enrollment.   GROUP INSTRUCTION The Music Academy offers and encourages small group instruction (3-6 students) in most of its offerings. Groups are contingent upon enrollment of interested students with similar proficiency levels and ages, and available space.   SMALL ENSEMBLES/CLASSES Students studying privately or semi-privately also have the opportunity to augment their learning experience with an ensemble or class of 3-6 students, to apply or supplement the skills learned in the private and semi-private training.   LARGE ENSEMBLES/CLASSES Large ensembles/classes allow 7 or more students to learn in a large group setting. Private study is not required to take advantage of this offering.   CAMPS AND FIELD TRIPS Week-long summer camps, weekend year-round camps, and holiday camps are available for students of all ages, structured around musical themes and areas of study (early childhood, Latino, voice, jazz, rock, etc.) Inquire at the office for upcoming camps. Public and private school field trips to The Music Academy are available, which include demonstrations and masterclasses by MANC faculty and students.   PARTNERSHIPS The Music Academy partners with private and public schools, colleges and universities, and community organizations to provide individually-tailored high-quality musical opportunities to meet the varying needs within each collaboration. Offerings include after-school enrichment, school and college credit, masterclasses, demonstrations, workshops, and performing series.