Private Lessons
Private instruction is offered for children and adults, from beginning through advanced levels in piano, guitar, voice, and the full range of orchestral instruments. Children as young as six or seven years old can begin traditional lessons. Students may register at any time during the semester.
Choosing South Shore Conservatory for private instrumental or voice lessons has several advantages. The Conservatory provides the highest quality arts education, and includes the following benefits to all private lesson students:
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Weekly Workshops
Workshops provide students an opportunity to practice performing. In most cases, participation ensures that the student is fully prepared for an upcoming performance. Workshops build confidence and offer recommendations for improvement. There is no fee for workshops.
Hingham: Wednesday, 6-7 pm
Duxbury: Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Private Instruction
At the end of each 16-week semester, private lesson students receive a full evaluation. Teachers keep students and teachers apprised of the student’s progress throughout the semester.
30 minutes - $672 per semester
45 minutes - $928 per semester
60 minutes - $1184 per semester
Semi-Private and Group Instruction
The Conservatory’s semi-private and group instrumental instruction program allows beginning students to ease their way into lessons by learning with others at the same level. With students splitting the cost of the 16 weeks of lessons, it’s a more affordable and fun way for beginners to start out lessons.
Semi-private:
30 minutes - $336 per semester
45 minutes - $464 per semester
60 minutes - $592 per semester
Group instruction: three or more students:
60 minutes - $350 per semester
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for private lessons for children whose families can document financial need. Application forms are available in the office and as a downloadable Word Document and must be filled out and returned prior to the first week of the semester. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee, which meets before each semester to grant assistance. Recipients of scholarship aid must reapply each semester. The deadline for Fall 2008 financial aid applications is August 8, 2008. The deadline for Spring 2009 financial aid applications is January 9, 2009.
South Shore Conservatory admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.