Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Learn the Nantucket Sound! The NCMC offers monthly subscriptions for private and semi-private lessons for a wide variety of instruments for students al all ages. Lessons are available in person at our state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of Nantucket, or online via our Virtual Maestro technology.
Take advantage of our qualified and distinguished faculty and subscribe today. Our faculty offers instruction in popular instruments such as piano, guitar, and violin, as well as more unique offerings such as ukulele, accordion, and tin whistle.
Monthly subscriptions are a unique way to enroll in music lessons. Your subscription entitles you to four lessons per month, guaranteeing you a time slot with a specific teacher and a specific instrument.
In order to subscribe, you’ll need to be an NCMC member. Click here to learn more about memberships.
Click here to subscribe to music lessons! For more information, see our FAQ and Subscription Policies.
Monthly Subscriptions
| Private Lessons | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSON | $156/MONTH |
| 45 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSON | $216/MONTH |
| 60 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSON | $276/MONTH |
| Semi-Private Lessons (2-3 students) | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 MINUTE SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON | $116/MONTH/STUDENT |
| 45 MINUTE SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON | $164/MONTH/STUDENT |
| 60 MINUTE SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON | $208/MONTH/STUDENT |
| Registration fee (billed per family, annually) | $50.00 |
*Semi-private lessons are offered by some, but not all of our faculty. Please Contact us to find out if semi-private lessons are offered for your desired teacher or instrument.
Instruments
We currently offer instruction in the following instruments. Don’t see the instrument you want to play on the list? Just give us a call and we’ll find expert instruction for your lessons!
Click here to see profiles of our distinguished faculty.
PIANO
Arguably one of the most versatile instruments. Whether you’re looking to go classical, jazz, or contemporary – our instructors have got you covered! We currently offer 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60-minute private lessons with:
GUITAR
Looking to unleash your inner rock star, jazz cat, or songwriter?
Or maybe you’re looking to be a classical connoisseur?
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
VIOLIN
This instrument can take on any style of music, go solo or in a group. Really, what more could be asked for?
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minutes, or 60 minute private lessons with:
CELLO
The cello is thought to be the instrument closest in expression to the human voice.
With a wide option of repertoire, these rich tones can go solo or within a group.
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60-minute private lessons with:
BASS
Looking to be one of the go-to members in your band’s or group’s rhythm section?
You’re in the right place. We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
UKULELE
There’s a reason this portable instrument keeps coming back – It may have something to do with that undeniably warm sound.
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
FLUTE
This portable and versatile instrument can be played alone or with a group!
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute, private lessons.
PERCUSSION
Ready to BE the rhythm? We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minutes, or 60 minute, private online lessons with:
VOICE
Everyone’s got one – learn how to let yours shine! We currently offer 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
CLARINET
We currently offer 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private online lessons with:
TIN WHISTLE
Beginner’s instruction in the art of playing the tin (penny) whistle. Students will learn to play some easy Irish traditional tunes. Each student will need a generation “D” whistle.
We currently offer 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private online lessons with:
ACCORDION
Instruction in the art of playing the accordion.
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private online lessons with:
SAXOPHONE
We currently offer 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons with:
RECORDER
Beginners’ instruction in the art of playing the recorder.
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
PIPE ORGAN
We currently offer 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
TRUMPET
We currently offer 30, 45, and 60 minute private lessons with:
TROMBONE
We currently offer 30, 45, and 60 minute private lessons with:
OBOE
“Behold the oboe, the most plaintive of woodwind instruments. Oboe is a uniquely expressive instrument that can outdo any other with its ability to play long, emotional melodies.
The oboe is the leader of the orchestral woodwind section, and tunes the orchestra before every concert. Oboe is also featured in baroque ensembles, solos, chamber music, and concert band.”
We currently offer 30, 45, and 60 minute private lessons with:
BASSOON
“With its singing vocal quality and wide range, the bassoon is both humorous and lyrical. Often known as ‘the clown of the orchestra,’ the bassoon portrays many characters both serious and humorous. The bassoon is the principal bass instrument of the orchestral woodwind family, and is also featured in baroque ensembles, chamber music, and concert bands”
We currently offer 30, 45, and 60 minute private lessons with:
MUSIC COMPOSITION
This is open to all ages but students will need to be able to read music.
We currently offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
STUDIO PRODUCTION & BEAT MAKING
ABLETON LIVE, PROTOOLS, and GARAGE BAND users:
Become more proficient in music production on your computer and beyond. With the use of ZOOM or a preferred method of communication you and Floyd can screen share to work on the following:
-Setting up your program and audio interface (you do not need an audio interface to learn these programs.)
-Composing beats and adding instrumentation
-Getting sound into your program through sampling or basic microphone technique
-Editing and arranging
-Mixing and mastering
-Uploading your music digitally
The mobile Sibelius Composer’s work station is located in the control room of the recording studio. The workstation features Sibelius 7 and Pro Tools software interfaced with an 88 key Yamaha DGX 640 keyboard and Apple Mac mini.
We currently offer 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes, private lessons with:
Please contact us for more information about our monthly music lesson subscriptions.