SLPHS and SLP Community Ed are proud to partner in the support of private music lessons. Lessons are $35 per half an hour, offered by the month in a "pack" of lessons payable in one fee. All lessons will be held in the SLPHS Music Suite. Financial support is available for students who qualify for Educational Benefits. Instructor: Chris Allen is a musician and educator based in White Bear Lake, MN. Primarily playing bass and tenor trombones, but also alto trombone, euphonium, and tuba on occasion. He currently performs regularly with The Paper Clips, Mankato Symphony, Century Jazz Ensemble, and Star of the North Jazz Orchestra. Chris holds an undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College where he studied with Scott Moore and Larry Zimmerman, and studied at the graduate level at the University of Minnesota with Thomas Ashworth. He has taken additional lessons with Andy Chappell (MN Orch), Douglas Wright (MN Orch), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (Canadian Brass), Michael Levine (Dallas Brass), and Henry Charles Smith III. Schedule: Please select which open lesson schedule you would like. If there are conflicts due to illness, other band commitments, etc. please work with Chris Allen/Ross Wolf on schedule adjustments after registering. Refunds will not be given for missed lessons at this time, so please work with the instructor to reschedule another lesson. Teachers are not obligated to reschedule a lesson that is canceled by the student within a 24-hour window.

SLPHS and SLP Community Ed are proud to partner in the support of private music lessons. Lessons are $35 per half an hour, offered by the month in a "pack" of lessons payable in one fee. All lessons will be held in the SLPHS Music Suite. Scholarships are available for students who are qualified for Educational Benefits, please contact Chris Lammers, clamme@district16.org to confirm your eligibility. Percussion Lessons: Instructor: Ryan Borden is a percussionist/drummer and educator based in Minneapolis. As an active scholastic and studio instructor, Ryan focuses on well-rounded musicianship and versatility as a percussionist; multi-faceted development of technique; sonic awareness and sound production; and self-assessment. Ryan formerly held the position of principal percussionist with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, and other orchestral credits include the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Enid Symphony Orchestra, and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, among others. Also a passionate community educator, he has experience facilitating collective drumming ensembles all over the United States. Ryan currently works at Augsburg University as the coordinator for the Schwartz School of the Arts, as well as a studio artist in the percussion area. He performs as a section percussionist with the Mankato Symphony Orchestra. Ryan received his Bachelor of Music in performance from Illinois State University and his Master of Music in performance from the University of Missouri. His primary instructors include Glenn Kotche, Roger Braun, Dr. David Collier, and Dr. Julia Gaines. Schedule: Please select which open lesson schedule you would like. If there are conflicts due to illness, other band commitments, etc. please work with Ryan Borden/Ross Wolf on schedule adjustments after registering. Refunds will not be given for missed lessons at this time, so please work with the instructor to reschedule another lesson. Teachers are not obligated to reschedule a lesson that is canceled by the student within a 24-hour window.

SLPHS and SLP Community Ed are proud to partner in the support of private music lessons. Lessons are $40 per half an hour, offered by the "pack" of lessons payable in one fee. All lessons will be held in the SLPHS Music Suite. Scholarships are available for students who are qualified for Educational Benefits, please contact Chris Lammers, clamme@district16.org to confirm your eligibility. Vocal Lessons: Instructor: Lydia Wagner Ms. Wagner has a Master's Degree in Music, focusing on Musical Theater. She taught for 3 years at Texas Tech, has run a private voice studio for 10 years and has worked with students aged 8-53. She is excited to be working with the fabulous students here at SLP! Schedule: Please select which open lesson schedule you would like. If there are conflicts due to illness, other band commitments, etc. please work with the instructor/Mr. Dutcher on schedule adjustments after registering. Refunds will not be given for missed lessons at this time, so please work with the instructor to reschedule another lesson. Teachers are not obligated to reschedule a lesson that is canceled by the student within a 24-hour window.

Back-to-school season is bursting with creativity at YR! During this session, students will explore a fascinating world of characters, patterns, texture and vibrant color. Appetites don’t stand a chance against the realistic Pizza drawing our students will create as they focus on proportion, detail, and shading techniques. Our adorable Baby Sloth will help students practice expression and character design, while our art history portrait of Hiawatha introduces cultural appreciation and portrait composition just in time to celebrate the fall season. Each lesson blends imagination with strong art fundamentals. All this and more await your child in a Young Rembrandts classroom. Sign up today!

Ignite your child’s creativity this season with our "Festive Drawings" session, where we build artistic skills, getting ready for a Winter Break full of exciting new ideas! Beyond the page, every lesson sharpens strategic thinking and self-expression. Whether they are capturing dynamic emotions or mastering new techniques, your child will build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Give the gift of creativity and create lasting memories. Sign up today!