Private Music Lessons

Welcoming World Class Instructors

Welcome to Elgin Community College's (ECC) Private Music Lessons – where the joy of music meets personalized instruction! Our private music lessons offer a unique and enriching experience, whether you're new to music or an experienced musician. The lessons are tailored to your needs and goals.

Our experienced and dedicated instructors are committed to understanding your musical aspirations. With one-on-one guidance, you'll receive personalized lessons that cater to your skill level, musical preferences, and learning pace.

Use the chart below to search by instructor or instrument.

Our instructors are not only skilled musicians but also passionate educators. They bring a wealth of knowledge and a love for teaching, creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. Find out more about credit and not-credit music classes offered at ECC.

Are you interested in taking music classes at ECC?

Private lessons in music performance for the piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion is available at ECC. Students will receive instruction from faculty who possess expertise not only in the area of study but also real-world performance experience. Our applied music classes include 16 individualized lessons with an instructor, observation of live musical performances, and some classes require students perform in an ECC-organized recital or jury examination.

Credit Classes

Students seeking to earn college credit for applied music lessons can choose from the following class options:

Continuing Education Classes

If students are not interested in seeking college credit, are under the age of 16, and/or would like applied music instruction without having to complete credit class requirements then they may consider enrolling in one of our continuing education class options:

Private Music Lessons Registration Information

Students may earn college credit by enrolling in credit classes (MUS) or the continuing education (CE) class option (CSX). Before you register for classes, complete the admissions application. The steps to complete the process differ for credit and continuing education students. Remember, students who have not taken classes at ECC for more than two calendar years must reapply for admission.

• Student selects which ECC faculty they want to work with on their private lessons. Bios and contact information above.
• Student and faculty determine best applied music lesson class for enrollment and lesson dates and times.
• Faculty communicates course, lesson dates, lesson time, and student information to the Performing Arts office staff.
• Performing Arts office staff create the class then notify the student of next steps.