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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Private lesson students receive a full evaluation from their teacher in November, March and May. Teachers will also keep the students and parents apprised of the students progress throughout the year.
After a student has taken two years of private instruction, it is recommended that he/she join a chamber group or ensemble to grow their skills by applying what they have learned in their lessons. Click here for ensembles.
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.
Private Composition Lessons
Vartan Aghababian
Students who would like to study composition can arrange a private 60 minute lesson with composition instructor Vartan Aghababian. Please contact the registrar for more information.
Hingham: Wednesday, 6-7 pm
Duxbury: Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Private Instruction
Our lesson prices are based on two 17-week semesters. Students choosing to pay for a full year receive 34 lessons at the 32-week price.
| 17 weeks | 34 weeks (if paid in full by 9/11/09) | |
| 30 minutes | $714 | $1344 |
| 45 minutes | $986 | $1856 |
| 60 minutes | $1258 | $2368 |
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 lessons, it’s a more affordable and fun way for beginners to start out lessons.
Semi-private:
30 minutes - $357
45 minutes - $493
60 minutes - $629
Group instruction (three or more students):
60 minutes - $372
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 Summer 2010 financial aid applications is Tuesday, May 25, 2010.
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.