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For players at every level

Private Lessons.

Work one-on-one with a professional Twin Cities jazz musician, at your pace, on exactly what you want to play — built around your instrument, your voice, and your goals, whatever your level.

Format

One-on-one
45 or 60 min

Where

Jazz Central
Studios

Who

All instruments
& voice

Get started New students start with Starter Sessions · $160
A jazz instructor working one-on-one with a student

How to start

From hello to your first lesson.

  1. 01

    Get started

    Book your Starter Sessions, or tell us your goals first and we'll help you find the right teacher.

  2. 02

    Get matched

    We pair you with one of our instructors — professional Twin Cities jazz musicians who also lead our ensembles and classes — based on your instrument, goals, and availability. Have someone in mind? Just ask.

  3. 03

    Start playing

    Meet at Jazz Central Studios for your first lesson, and continue from there at whatever pace works for you.

A pianist at the keys during a lesson
A saxophonist with their horn
A vocalist at the mic

Pricing

Starter Sessions.

Starter Sessions · New students

2 one-hour private lessons

$160 · $80 per lesson

A simple way to begin — two hour-long lessons with your instructor, paid up front. Build from there at whatever pace works for you.

Get started

Every lesson includes

  • One-on-one instruction tailored to your goals
  • A personalized practice plan from your teacher
  • A private Slack community for sharing recordings, charts, and questions
  • Invitations to perform at North Star events and recitals

Starter Sessions are for new students. After your two lessons, ongoing lessons continue at our standard monthly rates — $159–$379/month depending on lesson length and frequency — billed up front on the 1st of each month.

Get started

Ready when you are.

Two ways to begin: buy your Starter Sessions now, or book a call to talk it through first.

Buy your Starter Sessions — two one-hour lessons, $160. Once you're signed up, we'll be in touch to match you with the right instructor and get your first lesson on the calendar.

Want to talk first? Book an intro call and we'll talk through your goals. Beforehand, please fill out a short intake form so I have your background and availability in hand.

Or email us anytime at hello@northstarjazzworkshops.com.