The staff consists of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Music who are overseen by individual faculty members as well as by an experienced graduate supervisor. Lessons are taught on campus, in the Mosse Humanities Building.

Teachers often teach current university students who are non-music majors but who are interested in continuing study, or community members who are interested in the program.

Interested students should apply in writing beginning August 11, 2008 using the application form (PDF file). After receiving your registration and payment, the Coordinator will determine if there is a teacher available.

Assignments will be made beginning September 8, and assigned teachers will then contact students to arrange lesson times. If we cannot assign a teacher, we will notify you and return your check.

All lessons must be completed by December 12  Applications for fall lessons will not be accepted after November 1, 2008.

Make checks payable to UW-Madison School of Music.

Tuition varies, depending on the length of the lesson and the training and experience of the teacher. Lessons of 30 and 45 minutes are available. Please refer to the fee charts below for tuition.

Tuition along with a semester administrative fee ($10/individual or $15/family) must be paid in full at the time of registration. No lessons may be given without advance receipt of payment.

• Teacher in Training - 2 years experience:
  30-minute lessons = $191.10
  45-minute lessons = $260.00
• 3-5 years experience:
  30-minute lessons = $208.00
  45-minute lessons = $286.00
• 6+ years experience:
  30-minute lessons = $221.00
  45-minute lessons = $308.10

• Refund policy. Refunds of Student Teaching Division lessons must be requested in writing or email no later than two weeks following the teacher assignment. After this two-week period, refunds for unused lessons will be issued as a lesson credit towards a full semester's lesson fee for the next semester. If future lessons are not desired, the Student Teaching Division will issue a cash refund up to $50.00.
• Students and teachers are expected to arrive on time. Teachers are required to wait no longer than 10 minutes past the beginning of the scheduled lesson time.
• Missed lessons due to tardiness will not be refunded.
• Lessons missed due to illness or emergency can be rescheduled if the teacher is informed at least 24 hours in advance. Lessons missed for whatever reason without this prior notification will not be refunded or made up.
• Religious holiday conflicts should be resolved on an individual basis with the teacher.
• Eating, drinking, and gum-chewing are not allowed in the teaching studio or in the practice rooms.

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, 8 am to 11 pm
Sunday, 10am to 11pm

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm except during the 8-week summer session, when the rooms are open until 8pm.

Open hours will be limited during university breaks.

More info on practice rooms.