Private Lessons

Private Instrument and Voice Lessons (All Ages)

Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Piano, Voice, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Clarinet, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Dulcimer

We welcome children and adults with no musical experience through those with advanced abilities. Lessons are generally recommended for children ages 5 and up. Lessons are billed in 10-week quarters, but registration is ongoing and new students may be accepted at any time.

-Registration for Private Lessons is open year-round
-Lesson Times by Appointment
10 lessons/30 min. - $375
10 lessons/45 min. - $500
10 lessons/60 min. - $625

Questions? Contact OCSAC Registrar Leslie Daland: leslie.daland@oldham.kyschools.us

NEW STUDENTS: Please register and pay the registration fee. The Arts Center's Registrar will contact you with follow-up questions to place you with an instructor. You will be contacted by the instructor to schedule your lessons day and time. (If you do not hear from an instructor, or are unable to schedule a lesson time that works for you, please contact the Registrar to request placement with another teacher). Once your lessons have been confirmed, tuition is due by the first lesson. If you do not receive an invoice by email, please stop by the front office when you come for your first lesson. When starting in the middle of a quarter, tuition will be pro-rated to reflect the remaining weeks in the current quarter.

Register as a New Student

CONTINUING STUDENTS: Please register and pay for the next quarter's tuition here. Please contact your current teacher to confirm your lessons schedule for the next quarter. You may pay for the next 10 weeks of lessons at any time here, or in the office. If payment is not received by the first week of the quarter, you will receive an invoice by email unless you notify us that you are discontinuing lessons.

Register as a Continuing Student

*Returning families: Please note many exciting new changes to our program for the 2026-27 school year! Mr. Sam will be contacting you soon to share more information.
The Suzuki Program includes weekly private lessons and weekly group classes as well as performance opportunities. Students will play select repertoire from the Suzuki books and other styles of music including fiddle, celtic, jazz, and pop. All Oldham County School Art Center Suzuki Teachers are registered and trained in the Suzuki Method and other forms of string pedagogy.

Read more about the Suzuki Method HERE

1) Private Lesson Times by Appointment, billed in 10-week quarters:
10 weeks, 30 min. weekly lessons & group class: $425
10 weeks, 45 min. weekly lessons & group class: $550
10 weeks, 60 min. weekly lessons & group class: $695

2) Suzuki Group Classes meet Tuesdays 5:00-5:50pm and 5:50-6:40pm (depending on book level). Group classes meet every week. A teacher will contact you after registration with your group assignment. (Your group class teacher may be different from your private lessons instructor).

3) Suzuki Students in Books 1B-4 are highly encouraged to join Sinfonia String Ensemble, Tuesdays 5:00-5:50 with Katherine Mercier. Class meets immediately prior to Suzuki Group class, and offers students a valuable opportunity to play in an orchestra setting, under a conductor, improving music-reading and ensemble-playing skills. A highly discount rate is offered for Suzuki Students: $225 annually or $75 quarterly (regular price $555 annually/$185 quarterly). 

Fall Quarter begins August 31, 2026 but enrollment is open year-round. Tuition is pro-rated for new students beginning late in a quarter. 
Suzuki Instructors: Sam Meade (violin viola), Layne Green (violin, viola), Genesis Aguilar (violin, viola) Bria Quinn (violin, cello), Ben Meitzen (cello)

Group Class ONLY 
Students are permitted to enroll in Suzuki group classes without private lessons ONLY if  
1) They are enrolled in lessons with a Suzuki certified instructor outside of the Arts Center 
2) They have obtained permission from their private instructor and the Arts Center String Program Director to participate in the program. 
Payment may be made in full for the school year ($195), or in three payments of $65 due September 1, December 1 & March 1.

REGISTER AS A NEW STUDENT

Register AS A CONTINUING STUDENT

REGISTER FOR GROUP CLASS ONLY
General Questions? Email String Program Director Sam Meade: samuel.meade@oldham.kyschools.us
Billing & Financial Aid Questions? Email OCSAC Registrar Leslie Daland: leslie.daland@oldham.kyschools.us 

TaPS (Talent and Performance for Strings) violin

This program provides private violin lessons for students of all ages, along with performance opportunities to help budding young violinists grow. Lessons are offered by-appointment, after school at Goshen Elementary and at the OCS Arts Center. Research has proven that learning the violin at an early age jump starts creative thinking in all subject areas, stimulating children's desire to learn in inventive ways. Private lessons help students to develop their talent in an individualized setting, providing freedom for students to learn at their own speed. The results can be amazing! TaPS is directed by Brittany MacWilliams, accomplished violin professor and performer with over 20 years teaching and performing experience.

TaPS at Goshen Elementary (Gr. K-5)
violin, 10-weeks, 30-minute weekly lessons when school is in session
Individually scheduled after soon from 2:30-5:00 on select weekdays
Tuition: $395 (will be pro-rated if beginning late in the current quarter)
Register for TaPS at Goshen

TaPS: OCS Arts Center (all ages) violin

This program provides private violin lessons for students of all ages, along with performance opportunities to help budding young violinists grow. Lessons are offered by-appointment, after school at Goshen Elementary and at the OCS Arts Center. Research has proven that learning the violin at an early age jump starts creative thinking in all subject areas, stimulating children's desire to learn in inventive ways. Private lessons help students to develop their talent in an individualized setting, providing freedom for students to learn at their own speed. The results can be amazing! TaPS is directed by Brittany MacWilliams, accomplished violin professor and performer with over 20 years teaching and performing experience. By-appointment. New registrations are accepted throughout the school year.  

violin, 10-weeks
Lessons individually scheduled. Instructor will contact you.
Tuition:(will be pro-rated if beginning late in the current quarter)
30 minutes - $395
45 minutes - $525
60 minutes - $675
Register for TaPS at OCSAC