To get the most out of the band experience, private lessons on the given instrument are encouraged. Professional instructors offer the extra attention necessary to help your musician reach his/her full potential, and it is done on a schedule which is convenient for the student. The student will receive personalized instruction from a teacher who specializes in his/her instrument. Must contact the band instructor before registration. Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba/French Horn - John Baumgartner: johnwbaumgartner@gmail.com, 651-366-7529 B.M. of Music Performance, University of Northwestern St. Paul. Recording and touring with Coyote Kid, Performing with Shirts & Skins, Big Toe and Jam, and various other ensembles.

Thank you for your interest in private music lessons with Mahtomedi Community Education! *IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, REGISTER AT NO COST. WE WILL FOLLOW UP IF SPOTS OPEN! We offer weekly lessons for youth and adults of all levels and interests. Summer lessons are available with registration in the Spring. Private lessons are 30-minutes (unless otherwise discussed) and are held at the Mahtomedi Middle School. Email communityed@isd832.net to look into available times. Guitar - Michael Schumacher: grade 2 and above. Piano -Todd Burrell: grade 1 and above. 2026-27 TUITION: When you pay the registration fee, we will use that credit card to automatically charge tuition the 15th of each month (August - April). Tuition is paid monthly to reserve your lesson time. CLICK HERE to visit our music webpage for the music calendar, rates, and introductions to our teachers.