The Shedd Community Music School

The Shedd Institute's Community Music School offers classes and private lessons for all ages in a wide range of musical instruments and styles. Private and semi-private lessons run all year round at The Shedd and can be arranged to fit into your schedule and interests. You can sign up for private lessons any time and start right away. Just contact the Registrar's office, and we'll be glad to help you set up lessons for yourself or your child.

Our academic year corresponds roughly to that of Eugene-Springfield's public school calendar: Ten to 12 week courses are offered fall, winter and spring, with camps filling summer break. You sign up for courses on a term by term basis, and most courses may be joined in-progress. Courses include, but are not limited to: Mariachi, String Band, Gig Band, our music intro course: The Music Box. Students are also encouraged to form their own ensembles that we can match with one of our faculty members to act as a coach and teacher.