Music Lessons

There are many opportunities for instrumental lessons at the Orchestra Iowa School. With a Suzuki-trained instructor, children may start as young as three years of age in violin, viola, or flute instruction.

Because curriculum is individualized for each student, people of all skill levels can enjoy the benefits of lessons at the School whether beginning study, progressing in skills, working to prepare for an All-State or college audition or simply playing for the enjoyment of making music.


private lesson areas of study:

Lessons are available both in-person and virtually online!




bass bassoon
cello clarinet
flute harp
horn organ
piano tuba
viola violin
guitar/banjo oboe
mandolin/ukulele


registration & tuition



30-minute lessons: $117.50/month beginning students (pre-school/elementary)
45-minute lessons: $165/month intermediate students (middle school)
60-minute lessons: $207.50/month advance students (high school and adult)


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6 Introductory Lessons for $175

All instruments, all abilities

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—OR—

6 Beginning Instrument Classes for $90

Beginners of all ages
Classes for piano, guitar, or ukulele
Group classes start the week of March 20, 2023
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location & schedule

While most lessons take place at Orchestra Iowa School, alternative sites may be specified by instructor – including virtually! For online lessons, instructors will work with each student on how to best access the lesson format (i.e. Zoom, Facetime, Google Hangouts, Skype, etc.) Lessons can begin at any time during the calendar year. For more information or to get started, please contact Karen Liegl at Orchestra Iowa School at 319.366.8203 or kliegl@orchestraiowa.org.