Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.

Plato, The Republic

Harper College Continuing Education offers private music lessons throughout the year to ages 5 and up. Lessons are usually scheduled once a week for 30, 45, or 60 minutes for 8 or 16 weeks (other scenarios can be arranged on a case-by-case basis).

Available instruments* include: Accordion, Banjo, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Drums, Euphonium, Fiddle, Flute, French Horn, Guitar / Electric Guitar / Jazz Guitar, Hand Drum, Harmonica, Indian Tabla, Mandolin, Oboe, Orchestral Percussion, Oud, Piano / Suzuki Piano / Jazz Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin / Suzuki Violin / Fiddle, and Voice. *Instrument selection varies for ages 5 – 10. 

For more information about our music lessons and programs, click here or see our current course schedule.

To register for private lessons, submit one of the forms below or call 847.925.6659:

First-Time Student Private Lesson Application

Returning Student Private Lesson Pre-Enrollment Form

ASPIRE Student Application

Music For All Pre-Enrollment Form