Minnesota’s Talent School

Lessons

Woodwind Lessons in Minneapolis

We offer private, semi-private and group classes in flute, saxophone, clarinet, and oboe

Book your lesson

  • Level

    We teach kids and adults as well. We have an experience for both audiences

  • Duration

    Our lessons could be 30, 45 or 60 minutes length, depending on your level and goals

  • Flexibility

    We provide private and group lessons, and you can contact our manager to help you decide which is more convenient for you

Tuition

Instrument lessons

30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
1 hour
$60

Instrument and vocal

At least one lesson a week. You can take more — one lesson a week is the basic option.

Payment is made a month or a quarter in advance — see the terms.

Why this instrument

Why play Woodwind Instruments?

01

Positive Impact on Respiratory System

Regular practicing of woodwind instruments has an immense impact on your health. It revitalizes and strengthens the respiratory system and may help cure such diseases as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and respiratory issues.

The reason to that is that when you play the woodwind instrument, resistance to the flow of exhaled air is created. It helps to open alveoli (structural units of the lungs), develop respiratory tissues, improve gas exchange in the body, and increase the vital volume of the lungs.

02

Academic Success

Singing lessons have similar positive effects on people’s mind and body condition. Both singing and playing woodwind instruments help to treat nervous disorders and relieve insomnia. Even fussy and impatient children who take these classes may become calmer and more balanced and this in turn may positively affect their academic success in school.

03

Variety of Skills

At Minnesota’s Talent School you will learn to play not just the one instrument, but also obtain the skill of switching easily between different instruments of the woodwind family. At the same time, you will have an opportunity to practice in a chamber group or big band, that will be of great help if you decide to proceed with your music education in other institutions.

What is the Best Age to Start Playing Woodwind?

For KidsFor Kids

Normally we offer private flute classes for students starting from 7 years old. If you want your child to begin music earlier, we propose to start with the curved-head flute.

Regarding the saxophone, clarinet, and oboe private lessons, we recommend starting not earlier than the age of 8. The younger kids typically do not have sufficient lung capacity and physical strength to handle these instruments.

If you plan to start your child’s education at the youngest age possible, you could consider enrolling in guitar, piano, or violin classes.

For adultsFor adults

It’s never too late to start playing the woodwind instruments, we welcome first-time students of any age. To meet our student needs and abilities we tailor our classes individually for each person. All you need is motivation!

On stage

What Performance Opportunities Does Minnesota’s Talent School Offer?

We believe that showcase events are a great boost for our students to reveal their performing abilities to the fullest and, at the same time, the perfect opportunity to make a step towards a professional musical career. That is why Minnesota’s Talent School puts a lot of effort into the organization of concerts and performances of any kind.

  • Talent School Recitals: Holiday Recital, Spring Recital, and Summer Recital
  • MMTA Exam Program
  • Workshops with guest musicians
  • Taking part in chamber ensemble and orchestra
  • State and local contests, festivals, and recitals

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