Academy of Music
The Academy of Music seeks to provide quality musical instruction and performance opportunities for community members of all ages and backgrounds to develop their God-given gifts.
Register for Summer private music lessons, groups and ensembles!
Registration is currently open for Summer 2025. New and returning students can register by filling out the Academy of Music Registration form. Summer term begins the day after Memorial Day, but students may register at any point in the semester.
Summer Camp Registration opens February 1, 2025.
Summer Private Lesson Registration for RETURNING students opens March 15, 2025.
Summer Private Lesson Registration for NEW students opens April 1, 2025.
Questions? Email [email protected] or fill out the contact form at the base of this page.
Looking for Lessons?
The Academy of Music is a community music program of the University of Northwestern Department of Music & Theatre. The Academy offers private lessons, classes, and ensembles taught by Northwestern faculty, graduates, and students. Our instructors are passionate about music and giving every student a solid foundation to grow musically.
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Registration is open for private lessons, groups & ensembles, and Worship Arts lessons. The Spring session begins January 21, 2025.
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Academy Scholarship Fund
The Julie Johnson Scholarship Fund assists in enabling lower income families to participate in music instruction. Become an Academy of Music supporter with a tax-deductible contribution.
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Academy of Music dates for auditions, rehearsals, recitals, concerts, breaks and more. Recitals and concerts are open to the public. We invite you to attend!
Academy of Music CalendarInclement Weather Information
The Academy of Music only cancels lessons for bad weather when the University of Northwestern cancels events for that day. Call 651-631-5310 to find out if the campus is closed. If the student decides to cancel a lesson due to bad weather when the Northwestern campus is still open, the instructor is not obligated to make up the lesson. Call the Academy of Music office at 651-631-5108 or email [email protected] if you have questions.
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Brittany Quinn, M.M.
Director, UNW Learning Academy & Academy of Music
Academy Instructor: Violin, Viola,…
Brittany Henry Quinn is an active performer and teacher in the Twin Cities area. She currently is on the…
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