Individual Lessons & Suzuki Instruction

Individual Lessons

Known for its renowned faculty and teaching excellence, Temple Music Prep has been providing individual instrumental and vocal lessons to students of all ages and abilities since 1968. Registrations for new students are accepted at any time during the semester on a prorated basis.

  • 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons are offered in-person or online.
  • Individual instruction is available in bassoon, clarinet, cello, double bass, guitar (acoustic/electric/bass), flute, French horn, piano, oboe, saxophone, theory, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and voice. Jazz and classical are offered on many instruments.
  • View the Music Prep faculty list and available areas of study.

Schedule your First Lesson

Please fill out the online application to inform the Registrar's office of your schedule availability, instrument, experience and other preferences. Once this is completed you will be contacted to schedule a trial lesson with the recommended teacher. All tuition payments are made online via the noncredit student account you created during the application process.

For more information contact the office at musicprep@temple.edu or 215.204.1512.

Suzuki Instruction

Suzuki, a specialized method of musical instruction for young children ages 3 to 8 years, is currently offered in guitar, piano, violin, and viola. Following Dr. Suzuki’s premise that “any child can learn music,” parents and teachers work together to create an encouraging and supportive environment in which children learn to play a musical instrument the same way they learn to speak their native language. Along with individual lessons there are performing opportunities with other Suzuki practicing students throughout the academic year.

Suzuki Piano/Violin/Viola/Guitar Lessons (Ages 3 to 8 years)

We offer weekly 30 or 45 minute lessons, plus 45 minute group classes every other week when appropriate and available, to students ages 3-8. To begin scheduling your first lesson, please fill out our online application to tell us your schedule availability, instrument, experience, and other preferences. Once this is completed we will contact you to schedule lessons with a teacher. All tuition payments are made online via your Temple account created when you complete this application and are billed in 8 lesson increments. 

For beginner students:

  • To ensure your child's success, we guide parents every step of the way, often beginning with parent-only prep sessions and peer observations so you feel fully equipped to support your young musician at home.
  • The first two lessons may be for parents only. Observation of lessons of other current students may be assigned based upon teacher recommendation. These "Parent Only" lessons and observations are essential components of a successful Suzuki learning experience.
  • If your child is too young, it may be recommended that they go through our Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Class (below).
Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Class (Ages 3 to 5 years)

Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for young children (ages 3-5) and their caregivers to develop motor and language skills through musical activities and games.  This wonderful class begins a child's love of music and trains readiness for private instrumental music lessons on violin, guitar, or piano.

Through singing, instrumental explorations, and games, children are given a foundation for musical success. Set in a nurturing environment, children develop sensory awareness, as well as language, motor, creative, and social skills.

These classes are designed to:

  • Inspire children to listen, feel, love, and move to music
  • Build a supportive community by encouraging constructive social interactions with other children and their families
  • Engage a child's imagination through songs and movement
  • Be fun for kids and parents alike
  • Increase children's focus and cognitive abilities

This is a scaffolding-structured course so each semester of this class builds on the last. Children may join the 10-week semester upon the start of the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters, but those enrolled for longer periods will see more cumulative effects.

Upon completion of the course, students are encouraged to continue their musical studies through individual instrumental lessons, where they can further develop the skills gained in the class.

Students enrolled in the 20-week semester are eligible to receive 8 discounted lessons through Temple Music Prep at the rate of $35 per 30 minutes.

Suzuki Instructors

Piano, violin, viola, and guitar individual lesson faculty providing Suzuki instruction at Music Prep.

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    Jay Epstein

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Music Prep Faculty

          Programs

          • Piano
          • Suzuki
          • Jazz Piano
          • Busy Adults Class
  • Ben Lougheed, holding a guitar

    Ben Lougheed

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Music Prep Faculty

          Programs

          • Suzuki
          • Guitar

          Concentrations

          • Pre-Twinkle Class
  • Black and white image of man peering over the bridge of a violin

    Raymond Mallari

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Music Prep Faculty

          Programs

          • Suzuki

          Concentrations

          • Violin
          • Viola
          • Pre-Twinkle Class
  • Silvanio Reis

    Silvanio Reis

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Instrumental Studies

        • Adjunct Assistant Professor

          Programs

          • Piano
          • Secondary Piano
      • Music Education

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Music Prep Faculty

          Programs

          • Suzuki
          • Busy Adults Class
  • Dalia Shvartsman holding a violin

    Dalia Shvartsman

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Music Prep Faculty

          Programs

          • Suzuki

          Concentrations

          • Violin
          • Viola
          • Pre-Twinkle Class