It's not too late to register! Private lessons enrollment is open year-round.
Private Lessons times are by-appointment. Register as a New Student to request placement with an instructor.
Lessons are billed in 10-week quarters. For new students beginning in the middle of a quarter, tuition will be pro-rated for the remaining weeks in the current quarter.
For continuing students, tuition for the next quarter is due at the time of your first lesson of the quarter.
2025-26 Quarterly Schedule
Fall Quarter (10 weeks):
Tuesday, September 2-Monday, November 17
Make-Up Classes: Tuesday, November 18-Tuesday, November 25 No Classes: October 20-25 (Fall Break)
Winter Quarter (10 weeks):
Monday, December 1-Saturday, February, 21
Make-Up Classes: Monday, February 23-Saturday, February 28 No Classes: November 26-29 (Thanksgiving) & December 22-January 3, 2026 (Winter Break)
Spring Quarter (10 weeks):
Monday, March 2 – Saturday, May 16
Make-Up Classes Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22 No Classes April 6-11 (Spring Break), May 2 (Derby), Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Summer Quarter (8 weeks):
Monday, June 8 - Friday, July 31
Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Voice, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Clarinet, Bass, and Drums. We welcome children and adults with no musical experience through those with advanced abilities to study privately. 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. - $350
10 lessons/45 min. - $475
10 lessons/60 min. - $625
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.
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.
Suzuki Strings Program (ages 3-18) violin, viola, cello
The Suzuki Program includes weekly private lessons and bi-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.
The Suzuki Program, based on the teaching philosophy of Shinichi Suzuki (1898 – 1998), is a method of teaching instruments that focuses on students beginning at an early age, listening to music before note reading, constant repetition and memorization of music, and learning and performing with other students. It is also referred to as “The Mother Tongue” method because it has a firm belief that Mom and Dad are the teachers at home. The Suzuki Teacher, the Parents, and the Student all have distinct roles and relationships in “the Parent-Teacher-Student Triangle:”
-Theparent-student relationship is primarily about interaction at home. The parent reinforces what the teacher has taught at the lesson and is responsible for creating a positive learning environment for the student at home.
-Theteacher-student relationship involves the teacher presenting content to the student in a nurturing environment and being conscious of each student’s distinctive learning approach needs.
-The parent-teacher relationship allows the student to work well at home and in the studio. Both leadership roles agree about lesson-related issues and give a united front and clear guidance to the student.
Group class 4x per quarter, Mondays at 5:30pm; a teacher will contact you after registration with your group assignment. (Your group class teacher may be different from your private lessons instructor).
Private Lesson Times by Appointment, 10-week quarters
10 weeks, 30 min. weekly lessons & bi-weekly group class: $395
10 weeks, 45 min. weekly lessons & bi-weekly group class: $525
10 weeks, 60 min. weekly lessons & bi-weekly group class: $675
Questions? Email String Program Director Sam Meade: samuel.meade@oldham.kyschools.us (For billing questions please contact OCSAC Registrar Leslie Daland: leslie.daland@oldham.kyschools.us)
Instructors: Sam Meade (violin, viola), Layne Green (violin, viola), Bria Quinn (violin, cello), Aimee Reed (violin)
NEW STUDENTS
CONTINUING STUDENTS
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. Even though group classes are scheduled by the semester, three payments of $50 are due on the quarterly schedule in September, December and March.
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: Goshen Elementary at Hillcrest (Gr. K-5) Violin Lessons.Individually scheduled after school from 2:30-5:00pm on select weekdays 30-min. weekly lessons. Spring Quarter begins the week of March 2, but new registrations are accepted throughout the school year. 10 weeks: $395 (fee will be pro-rated if beginning in the middle of a quarter).
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. (10 lessons, 30 min. - $395; 10 lessons, 45 min.-$525; 10 lessons, 60 min. - $675) Fee will be pro-rated if beginning in the middle of a quarter.
