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Enroll In An Online Music Class

Become a Masterful Musician
options for children, teens, and adults
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Interlochen Online’s music classes offer an exceptional opportunity to improve your musicianship under some of the world’s most skilled and experienced musicians—all online. Explore our four-week courses, certificate programs, and private lessons to advance your musical capabilities and grow as a musical artist.

  • Receive personalized feedback from professionals

  • Develop new skills in 30 days or less

  • Explore curriculum that develops individual talent and creativity

  • Learn on your schedule with a flexible online format

  • Gain exposure to various genres through expansive repertoires

  • Enrich your learning by interacting with a global online community

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Courses

Enrolling in an Interlochen Online music course is the perfect next step in your journey as a musician—whether you would like to expand your instrumental skill, train as a vocalist, or study music theory, composition, songwriting, or production. Our online music courses have received glowing student feedback as some of the best online music opportunities, and each course provides exceptional training under expert faculty.

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High School Singer-Songwriter

Certificate Programs

Dive deeper into your musical focus with an Interlochen Online music certificate program. With a package of three four-week courses, you’ll receive 60 hours of instruction, a formal credential from Interlochen, and a boost to your résumé or college applications. Teenagers will also receive an official transcript for consideration for high school credit.

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Private Lessons

Interlochen Online music lessons are structured so that faculty teach virtually and are on hand for personalized instruction and discussion. Each private lesson is centered around the student’s individual needs, skills, and musical goals. Our faculty of professional musicians overview terminology and basics for beginners, take teens to their next level musically, and inspire adults who want to add music to their busy lives. The digital format is flexible, offering the best online music lessons available and accommodating all levels of learners.

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Meet the Faculty

Online music classes through Interlochen are taught by experienced, professional music educators who perform and teach at leading arts institutions across the U.S. Under their guidance, you have the opportunity to develop your vocal or instrumental abilities, advance your musical expression and technique, and discover potential arts careers for your future.

Shane Adams

Shane Adams

Instructor of Singer-Songwriter

Sue Buzzard

Sue Buzzard

Instructor of Violin

Sara Landeau

Sara Landeau

Instructor of Guitar

Andrew Martin Smith

Andrew Martin Smith, D.M.A.

Instructor of Music Composition & Theory

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Jason Terry, D.M.A., NCTM

Instructor of Piano

Info at a Glance

At Your Pace and On Your Schedule.
Courses
  • Four-week courses
  • Five hours of learning per week
  • Offered year-round: Eight start dates per year
Certificates
  • Three four-week courses
  • Five hours of learning per week
  • Offered year-round: Eight start dates per year
Private Lessons
  • One-hour weekly lessons
  • Select a time that works for you
  • Schedule as many lessons as you'd like
Courses and Certificates
  • Personalized, constructive feedback from faculty
  • Weekly one-hour live group class with instructor
  • Recorded class meetings available for later review
  • Video segments, guided learning, and hands-on activities
  • Regular class chats and discussions
  • Weekly creative projects or collaboration
    *Accessibility features included and accommodations available 
Private Lessons
  • Schedule at your convenience
  • Live, one-on-one instruction
Affordable and High-Quality
  • $299 for a four-week course
Online Access Required
  • Internet access
    1.5 Mps download speed or higher
    800 Kbps upload speed or higher
  • Full screen size
    Desktop/laptop screen (best result) or
    Mobile device
  • Updated operating system
  • Canvas app (if on mobile)
  • Zoom app

Interlochen Online's Learning Experience

World-class. Inspiring. Flexible.

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